Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) – The Everyday Supercar
Overview
The Porsche 911 Turbo S has long held the title of the world’s most usable supercar, and the 992 generation takes this reputation to new heights. With 640 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 2.6 seconds, the Turbo S delivers performance that rivals the most exotic hypercars. Yet it can also comfortably commute in traffic, carry a week’s worth of groceries, and operate in any weather condition. This duality is what makes the 911 Turbo S one of the most respected performance cars on the planet.
Company Details
- Manufacturer: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
- Country of Origin: Germany
- Founded: 1931
- Parent Company: Volkswagen Group
- Headquarters: Stuttgart, Germany
Price
Base Price: $230,400 USD
Cabriolet version starts at $243,800 USD. With Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur options, prices often exceed $300,000 USD.
Engine and Performance
- Engine: 3.7L Twin-Turbocharged Flat-6
- Horsepower: 640 HP
- Torque: 590 lb-ft
- Top Speed: 205 mph (330 km/h)
- 0-60 mph: 2.6 seconds
- 0-124 mph: 8.9 seconds
- Transmission: 8-speed PDK dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Build Quality and Durability
The 911 Turbo S is built on Porsche’s newest platform, combining aluminum, high-strength steel, and composite materials. Porsche’s legendary build quality is evident in every panel gap, every surface, and every mechanical component. The car weighs approximately 3,636 lbs (1,650 kg). The PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) sport suspension with PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) provides both comfortable cruising and sharp track handling. Porsche 911s are renowned for their reliability, with many owners putting hundreds of thousands of miles on their cars without major issues.
Exterior Features
- Wide body design with flared wheel arches
- Active aerodynamics with retractable front spoiler and rear wing
- LED Matrix headlights with PDLS+
- 20-inch front / 21-inch rear center-lock wheels
- Quad exhaust outlets with sport exhaust system
- Iconic 911 silhouette
Interior Features
- 10.9-inch Porsche Communication Management (PCM) touchscreen
- Bose or Burmester surround sound system
- 18-way adaptive sport seats Plus
- Sport Chrono package with mode switch on steering wheel
- Full leather interior with numerous customization options
- GT Sport steering wheel
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
Safety Features
- PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes)
- Night vision assist
- Surround view cameras
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
- Porsche WET mode (detects wet roads)
Verdict
The Porsche 911 Turbo S is the benchmark against which all supercars should be measured. Its combination of devastating performance, everyday usability, impeccable build quality, and timeless design makes it arguably the greatest all-around sports car money can buy. It does everything brilliantly, and nothing poorly.
Rating: 9.7/10
