Porsche unleashes sub-3-seconds 911 Turbo and Turbo S at Detroit

  • Jan 12, 2016
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With the launch of the Porsche Turbo and Turbo S at the ongoing 2016 Detroit Auto Show, now almost all the models in Porsche’s iconic 911 lineup is turbocharged. Let’s try to clear your confusion

2016 Porsche 911 Turbo

Last year, Porsche created a minor flutter when it announced that all the models of the 911, arguably the world’s most iconic sportcar badge, will be going the way of the turbocharger. It all started with the standard Carrera and Carrera S, and will follow with the Carrera 4 and Targa shortly. Then, to no one’s surprise, Porsche revealed that the 911 Turbo and Turbo S will retain their powerful forced-induction engines, while benefiting from a similar set-up.

And it is here in Detroit. Meet the new Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S, now with, err, turbos. By the way, these are also the fastest and most powerful production versions of the 911 money can buy right now.

At the heart of both the Turbo and Turbo S is a more powerful 3.8 litre, twin-turbocharged cylinder engine. In the Turbo, the engines churns out 540 PS of peak power while in the Turbo S, it produces 580 horses. Mated to Porsche's revered all-wheel-drive system, the flat-six cylinder engine can propel the Turbo to 96 kmph from a standstill in just 2.9 seconds and on to a top speed almost nudging 320 kmph.

2016 Porsche 911 Turbo

 

The Turbo S is even faster. According to Porsche, it is capable of sprinting to 96 kmph in just 2.8 seconds and attain a top speed of 330 kmph.

Both the 911 Turbo and Turbo S will also feature upgraded aerodynamics, improved traction system as well as a revised engine computer programming to increase fuel economy. They also come with a new infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen monitor and Google Earth maps. The new Porsche Communication Management (PCM) offers a 7-inch touchscreen display with features such as handwriting recognition and Wi-Fi connectivity. Smartphone aficionados will have to get used to the idea that, while Apple CarPlay is now offered, Porsche has refused to include Android Auto, reportedly due to Google asking for too much information on the vehicle's side.

Style wise, the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S are easily recognizable, with unique front and rear fasciae, angular quadruple tail-lights, and 20-inch wheels.

The new 911 Turbo and Turbo S will be available this April in both coupe and convertible body styles. The Turbo starts at around $159,000 (Rs 1.06 crore) in the US of A, while the Turbo S starts at a smidge over $188,000 (Rs 1.26 crore). With these two new introductions, the current 911 lineup now consist of a staggering 21 models.

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