Spy photographers
have snapped the Porsche 911 Turbo on numerous occasions and now the company
has released official pictures of the upcoming coupe and convertible. The
photographs were released following a test by a number of publications
including Car & Driver.
They report the upcoming 911 Turbo S will have a
twin-turbo 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that has been equipped with larger
turbochargers and redesigned catalytic converters. Thanks to these changes, the
engine will produce 641 hp and 799 Nm of torque. To put those
numbers into perspective, the outgoing 911 Turbo S has 572 hp and 699 Nm of torque. This means the redesigned sports car will
have an extra 69 hp and 100 Nm of torque.
The upgraded engine
is 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
accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 2.5 seconds, before hitting a top speed
of 330 km/h. This is pretty impressive considering the car is slated
to weigh 49.9 kg more than its predecessor.
Other notable
features include an active suspension, rear-wheel steering and a carbon-ceramic
braking system. The latter will have new ten-piston calipers which grab onto
massive 16.5 inch (419 mm) front discs. Out back, there will be eight-piston
calipers and 15.4 inch (391 mm) discs. Last but not least, the 911 Turbo S will
be offered with an optional sport suspension. It will lower the ride height by 10 mm.
While the photos
don’t reveal much that we haven’t already seen, Car & Driver says the 911
Turbo S will ride on wider 20- and 21-inch wheels that are wrapped in Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S tires. The publication also says the car will have a larger rear
wing and an adjustable front splitter with additional travel. We’ll have to
wait several more months to see the production model as an official announcement
isn’t scheduled until next spring.
