This new 911 Turbo S is something else again. With an
official 0-62mph time of just 2.9sec in coupé guise, the powered-up 2016
betters its predecessor over the benchmark discipline by 0.2sec. It is also
among a select group of road-going 911s to boast a top speed in excess of
200mph, with an official claimed maximum of 205mph
The face lifted 911 Turbo S runs a reworked Euro 6-compatible
version of its predecessor’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre horizontally opposed
six-cylinder petrol engine.
More than outright pace, though, it represents a significant
step in terms of dynamic prowess and ability to entertain, and having driven it
on both the Kyalami circuit and roads around Johannesburg, my mind is blown
again. While a lot about the face lifted 911 Turbo S remains the same, its
intrinsic character has evolved, making it more memorable to drive than ever.
Changes include a redesigned fuel injection system,
revised inlet ports for improved combustion efficiency and the adoption of 58mm
variable-vane turbochargers as opposed to the 56mm units used by the standard
911 Turbo.
Together, the modifications bring an added 20bhp,
providing a rather serious 572bhp at 6750rpm. That’s 49bhp more than the
regular 911 Turbo and, in combination with a 1600kg kerb weight, provides the
coupé with a power-to-weight ratio of 358bhp per tonne.
Accompanying the moderate lift in power is a 37lb ft
increase in torque, which now peaks at 553lb ft between 2100 and 4250rpm.
To reduce lag and provide sharper throttle response, the
new 911 Turbo S also receives a so-called dynamic boost function. It maintains
turbocharger boost pressure, with the throttle valves remaining open, for a
brief period after you step away from the throttle. Porsche claims improved
reactions when the driver reapplies the throttle, with the effect described as
being more pronounced in Sport and Sport Plus modes than in Normal mode.
Drive is channelled to all four wheels through an updated
seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic gearbox and a faster-reacting multi-plate
clutch four-wheel drive system.
Along with the performance gains, Porsche claims an
impressive 2.0mpg improvement in combined economy, with the Turbo returning
31.0mpg and the cabriolet 30.4mpg.
Subtle exterior styling upgrades include an altered front
bumper, a revised splitter and twinned LED indicator units. There are also new
20in centre-lock wheels and the door handles have been modified to give a more
integrated appearance.
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