Electrified and modernized, the new flagship Porsche 911 Turbo S is faster and fiercer than ever.
Porsche has unveiled the latest 911 Turbo S, and it is a hybrid. Purists, take a deep breath. It’s going to be okay. It’s also the most powerful production 911 ever. With a total system output of 701 horsepower, the car edges out its predecessor by 61 horsepower. It reminds us all that we need not fear the electrified future of the automotive industry.
According to Porsche, the new Turbo S can sprint from zero to sixty in an eye-watering 2.4 seconds, shaving two tenths off the previous model’s already bonkers acceleration figure. In addition, it can sprint to 124 mph in just 8.4 seconds. The 911 Turbo S was already blisteringly fast, but this truly cranks it up to 11.
Twin Turbo T Hybrid Powertrain – The Hybridized Hero
At the heart of the new 911 Turbo S is a refined T Hybrid powertrain that builds on the system introduced in the 911 Carrera GTS. While the GTS used a single electric turbo, the Turbo S gets two. Porsche designed the turbines and compressors specifically for the Turbo S to maximize output and, more importantly, throttle response. The twin eTurbos contribute directly to the power increase and make acceleration more immediate.
Ultimately, that is the most significant selling point of a system like this. Eliminating turbo lag and using electric assistance to maximize the powerband makes the car’s power output useful in virtually any condition, regardless of engine RPM. Porsche reports that the peak torque is available from 2,300 to 6,000 RPM.
Power flows through an eight-speed PDK transmission with an integrated electric motor, sending torque to all four wheels through Porsche Traction Management. A compact 1.9-kilowatt-hour high-voltage onboard battery feeds the electric motor, and Porsche reports that the combination of twin eTurbos and the integrated motor allows the car to feel agile and fast despite a hefty curb weight of 3,829 pounds.
That’s all well and good as a promise, but the proof is in the pudding, right? Porsche knows that, so they took it to one of the most iconic racetracks in the world to pit it against its predecessor. During final development testing, a lightly camouflaged Turbo S lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 3.92 seconds, about 14 seconds quicker than its predecessor.
Use it Anywhere, Drive it Every Day
The new Turbo S balances track capable performance with daily usability. Broad torque delivery and instantaneous response from the eTurbos make the car extremely agile and capable on track. Ultimately, it seems Porsche’s claim that the new 911 Turbo S is “the superior all-rounder” is not far-fetched.
That only leaves one question, then: how much is it? The new 911 Turbo S is available as a coupe or Cabriolet. The coupe has a starting MSRP of $270,300, and the Cabriolet starts at $284,300. Prices exclude a delivery, processing, and handling fee of $2,350. U.S. deliveries are expected in spring 2026.
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