The internet has thrown a wrench into Porsche’s plan to introduce the 911 Turbo at the Geneva Motor Show, as several pictures of the car have surfaced on Instagram. Noticed by Autoblog.nl, the images reveal the high-performance model features a modestly revised front bumper with new LED turn signals. Moving further back, we can see aerodynamic side skirts and five-spoke alloy wheels with a two-tone finish.  The model also has black side scoops, a contrasting roof and “911 Turbo S” badging on the doors.

The unique styling continues at the rear as the Turbo is distinguished by an aggressive bumper and a power retractable rear wing.  While it’s not visible in these photos, the model will also have a new sports exhaust system. Porsche has been tight-lipped about the car, but it will reportedly feature a twin-turbo 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that has been equipped with larger turbochargers and redesigned catalytic converters. These changes should enable the mill to produce 641 hp and 799 Nm of torque.  That’s a significant improvement over the outgoing 911 Turbo S which was rated at 572 hp and 699 Nm of torque.


The engine will be connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission which sends power to a standard all-wheel drive system. This setup will reportedly enable the car to rocket from 0-96 km/h in 2.5 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 330 km/h. Other highlights are slated to include an active suspension, rear-wheel steering and a carbon-ceramic braking system with ten-piston calipers.  Customers will also be able to order an optional sport suspension which will reduce the ride height by 10 mm.

There’s no word on pricing at this point, but we can expect the redesigned model to cost slightly more than its predecessor which starts at US$ 190,700.