It's Official: Porsche Turbo S announced

[hesperus]

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Press-Information 08/02/2010

World Debut in Geneva: New Top Model in the 911 Series

Porsche 911 Turbo S: Even More Dynamic, Top Equipment all Standard

Stuttgart. The engineers at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, have developed a new top-of-the-range sports car for the customer who will only settle for the very best in terms of power, performance and driving dynamics: the 911 Turbo S. The heart of this most exclusive high-performance athlete is of course a six-cylinder boxer boosted by two exhaust gas turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, with an increase in power over the 911 Turbo by 30 to 530 bhp (390 kW). Maximum torque is a most impressive 700 Newton-metres (516 lb-ft). At the same time this new top model comes as standard with all high-tech components available only as options on the “regular” 911 Turbo.

Despite its significant increase in power and dynamic performance, the new 911 Turbo S, at 11.4 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 24.8 mpg imp), does not consume any more fuel than the Porsche 911 Turbo, making it by far the most efficient sports car in its performance class.

The 911 Turbo S comes exclusively with seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) (Porsche’s Double-Clutch Gearbox) conveying drive power to Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive. Driving safety optimised to an even higher standard is ensured by Dynamic Engine Mounts and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) including a mechanical differential lock on the rear axle. In conjunction with Launch Control on the Sport Chrono Package Turbo likewise featured as standard, 911 Turbo S accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in 10.8 seconds

Top speed is 315 km/h or 195 mph. Extra-light and fading-resistant Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) provide the same outstanding performance in terms of stopping power and controlled application of the brakes.

The supreme level of standard equipment including Dynamic Bending Lights, 19-inch wheels in RS Spyder design with central locking, a three-spoke sports steering wheel with gearshift paddles, adaptive sports seats, cruise control, a CD/DVD changer and exclusive twin-tone leather upholstery in Black/Crema or Black/Titanium Blue additionally underlines the outstanding class and calibre of this first Turbo S in five years.

The new Porsche 911 Turbo S will be at the dealership as both a Coupé and Cabriolet as of May 2010. The German market price of the Turbo S Coupé is Euro 173,241 including 19 per cent value-added tax and local equipment in the market (the Euro base price is Euro 145,400). The Cabriolet retails in the German market at Euro 184.546, again including 19 per cent VAT and local equipment/specifications (base price Euro 154,900).


The retail price and market launch date vary by region or country. Please contact the Porsche PR Manager of your country in order to receive country-specific information.

[Alex (UK)]

Source: http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/247387/



Porsche’s new 911 Turbo S will become the fastest and most powerful 911 Turbo model ever when deliveries start in May.
The Turbo S badge has been used twice before, on limited-production run-out versions of the 993 and 996. This time, however, Porsche says the 997 Turbo S will be a model in its own right, sitting right at the top of the current range for the final two years of the 997’s production.



It has been created to meet demand from customers asking for the ultimate driver’s 911, and many of the options from the standard 911 Turbo are available as part of the list price.



Power from the 911 Turbo’s twin-turbocharged, 3.8-litre flat six engine has been increased in the Turbo S to 523bhp, up from 493bhp. Its torque output has also been increased by 37lb ft, to 516lb ft. Despite these increases, combined fuel economy remains at 24.8mpg.



Power is sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox in conjunction with Porsche’s Traction Management system. Wheel-mounted paddle shifters are included as standard for the first time in a 911. Porsche’s Torque Vectoring system, which includes a mechanical limited-slip differential, is also standard.

The chassis is upgraded by the inclusion of the Sport Chrono package, which includes Launch Control and Dynamic Engine Mounts. These changes improve chassis rigidity, reduce vibration and help boost speed and acceleration. The Turbo S’s 0-62mph time is 3.3sec, 0.3sec faster than the Turbo’s. It can get from 0-124mph in 10.8sec and reach a top speed of 196mph.

Other standard features over the regular Turbo include Ceramic Composite Brakes, Dynamic Cornering Lights, sports seats with increased adjustability, 19in RS Spyder alloys wheels and two-tone leather seats.



Prices for the Turbo S start at £123,623 for the coupé and £130,791 for the cabriolet, respective price rises of £21,800 and £21,743 over the Turbo.

[Alex (UK)]

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[Al Pettee]

Originally Posted by Alex (UK)

...The Turbo S badge has been used twice before, on limited-production run-out versions of the 993 and 996....

Oops.

Owners of the 1993-1994 964 Turbo S suddenly feel "neglected."

[Johnny V]

Vids & more pics - Turbo S

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze1Ut...layer_embedded

[RJFabCab]

How many 997 Turbo S's are they planning on making? I seriously wonder what the demand will be for such a vehicle.

No doubt, it's a loaded package and at almost 200K USD base for the coupe, it BETTER have "many of the options from the standard 911 Turbo available as part of the list price". And about that 19% VAT in Germany...

Averaging 24 mpg is impressive with PDK and DI with crazy fast acceleration numbers.

I sure hope Porsche doesn't go the route of Ferrari... you can't get a manual gearbox in the 458.

[gerbs]

And think about us in Australia. We have to pay 10% Goods and Services Tax plus 33% Luxury Car Tax. All up 43% extra taxes

[ltc]

Remember when the Turbo S badge actually meant something? Like the 993 Turbo S.

The 996 and now 997 Turbo S are simply parts bin/option cars...just using available options, nothing new or special.

[RJFabCab]

Originally Posted by ltc

The 996 and now 997 Turbo S are simply parts bin/option cars...just using available options, nothing new or special.

Porsche's parts bin philosophy really worked to my advantage for the TitS Pepper at the end of the year 'back in the day' LOL.

Perhaps the less is more concept hasn't been totally lost. Maybe the factory is testing the waters with the Boxster Spyder.

[Alex (UK)]

I am wondering if the Turbo S will hold it's second hand price better compared to a fully optioned Turbo. Normally resale prices are based on the base price of the model, and you don't get much of your money back for factory options. As the S comes with these options as standard then perhaps the resale savings would be worth the difference?!

[nyamg]

Originally Posted by ltc

Remember when the Turbo S badge actually meant something? Like the 993 Turbo S.

The 996 and now 997 Turbo S are simply parts bin/option cars...just using available options, nothing new or special.

+2, it's a shame.......

[Riz]

If you option the regular turbo to turbo S specs - you are around $160K without the power upgrade. I can't see it being priced above $160K in the U.S.

[Eric - Plug Guy]

PDK exclusively? Bummer.

Two tone interior? Yeccch.

Parts bin dump? Yeah, no surprise. Got to make room for the revision around the corner.

Happy with the '09. Glad I did it when I did it.

[SchH III]

+1 Eric. Although the dealer has held my deposit for a "S" for approximately 3 years, I emailed the sales rep this morning stating if an alternative interior cannot be ordered refund my deposit. I shall be perfectly content to keep my 2008 Turbo.

Isn't the torque the same as the 2010 Turbo?

[Gj325]

I emailed the sales rep this morning stating if an alternative interior cannot be ordered refund my deposit. I shall be perfectly content to keep my 2008 Turbo.

I too am hoping the Interior can be ordered in a Std Color Scheme. From what I understand from my Rep is that it will most likely only come in the two std Int Colors. He doesn't know about Exterior colors.


Has anybody that has considered the S had any conversations about their dealer about being able to change interior color or what ext colors maybe used?

Heard the US base price was $159K If you could build a normal 2010 Turbo Still the price would basically be a wash. So I guess in a nut shell 30 more BHP and .3 off 0-60 for same money but less choices. Not really much pro or neg. to make one buy or not. Unless you love the Black interior.

I can not understand black interiors I guess they are classic but for 170K My thought is it should be special.Black is just too hot in summer here in the south for my taste.

Gj