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Praised by many car magazines as one of the most complete 911s, the 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S boasts incredible performance thanks to its highly potent turbocharged Flat 6 engine, all-wheel drive chassis, and revised air intake system. Collecting Cars is currently offering a desirable 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S...
The 991 Porsche Turbo is a practical and reliable daily driver with supercar performance. It’s certainly a car that many enthusiasts are longing for. These cars were exceptionally well-equipped out of the factory and all came with with Porsche’s PDK transmission, carbon ceramic brakes, and Sport Chrono package. It’s twin-turbocharged...
The current Turbo S comes with an all-new, 3.8 liter boxer six with two variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers. The power output is a staggering 640 hp and 590 lbs-ft of torque. However, it’s a bit heavy, weighing in at 1,640kg as compared to its opponent which is a Suzuki...
The BRABUS performance upgrade for the Porsche 992 Turbo S consists of two BRABUS special turbochargers with larger compressor unit, larger turbine wheel and modified VTG adjustment. The performance upgrade is complemented by the processor-controlled BRABUS PowerXtra auxiliary control unit. In addition to a bump in peak torque from 800...
The Big Guns Go Head to Head “Supercar drag races don’t get much better than this! We’ve brought together a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, a Porsche 911 Turbo S & a McLaren 720S to go head-to-head over the quarter-mile! So let’s check out the stats. Starting with the ever-reliable Porsche, it’s powered by...
Which is quicker – a Porsche 911 997 Turbo S, or a BMW M5 CS? Well, it’s time to find out! We’ve got Mat in the Porsche, and he’s facing off against this range-topping M5 to see which is the king over the quarter-mile! So how do they compare? Starting with...
Detailing a 997.2 Turbo S – Paint Correction, Wheels Off + Modesta Coatings We all know how obsessed we are about our Porsches. For those of us who spend hours detailing our prized possessions, this video is going to be totally relatable. Over a four day period, the flat white...
The lightweight package for the 911 Turbo S costs $10,340. However, it transforms the already formidable stock car into an even more potent performance machine. As the name implies, weight savings is key here. The package comes with fixed carbon-fibre seats, rear-seat delete, lightweight glass and minimal sound-deadening material. The...
One Take In An Aftermarket Turbo S This video was filmed at #GRIDLIFE Motorsports and Music Festival South, Road Atlanta. TopSpeed Motorsports is an Atlanta tuner predominantly known for building very fast Nissan GTR’s for the runway and the race track. Now, turning their attention to Porsche’s, TopSpeed hands over...
New vs Old 911 Turbo S Showdown It’s the one you Porsche fanboys have been waiting for – a Porsche 911 Turbo S showdown! Mat’s in 911 992 Turbo S, and he’s going to find out just how different the performance is compared to the older 991 model. It won’t surprise...
The Porsche factory had 93 Turbo chassis left. These were all transferred to Porsche Exclusiv and hand built as the very special 964 Turbo 3.6 S. They were offered with normal, or ‘Flachbau’ slant nose front ends. While the vast majority of Turbo S’ were fitted with the ‘Flachbau’ nose as a no-cost option, the Turbo S could also be had with the traditional 964 nose as well. In all, 76 Flatnose cars were made while 17 non-Flatnose (known as Package option) cars were made. These cars were also fitted with the X88 option, which increased power to 380 hp. 75 flatnose units were produced.
Affordable Supercars Drag Race HERE.WE.GO! Formula 1 Car vs BMW M 1000 RR vs Porsche 911 Turbo S! That’s right, David Coulthard is back and he’s lining up against 5-time Isle of Man winner Peter Hickman for a truly epic drag race! …Oh, and of course, Mat’s alongside them as well. Now,...
Affordable Supercars Drag Race Mat’s lined up in the super rare (and super expensive!) Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti, and he’s alongside Yianni in his Lamborghini Aventador SV and an ES Motor-tuned 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Now trust us, the stats on each of these cars are insane! Starting with...
19 non 'slant nose' or Package cars were made for the USA only. Very rare. The Porsche factory had 93 Turbo chassis left. These were all transferred to Porsche Exclusiv and hand built as the very special 964 Turbo 3.6 S. They were offered with normal, or ‘Flachbau’ slant nose front ends. While the vast majority of Turbo S’ were fitted with the ‘Flachbau’ nose as a no-cost option, the Turbo S could also be had with the traditional 964 nose as well. In all, 76 Flatnose cars were made while 17 non-Flatnose (known as Package option) cars were made. These cars were also fitted with the X88 option, which increased power to 380 hp.
Based on the 530-bhp 911 Turbo S, the special-edition Porsche has carbon-fiber trim inside and out, plus upgraded leather, badging and the exterior colors of the 918, including the use of Acid Green on the brake calipers, illuminated sill plates, interior stitching and instrument cluster needles. Also limited to 918 units, the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder will be available in Coupe ($160,700) and Cabriolet ($172,100) forms, making this one very expensive dealer option.
In 2011, Porsche China released a special limited edition model to celebrate an active decade in the Chinese market. The Porsche 10 Year Anniversary Edition is yet another 911 of only ten copies, each with a stylish plaque with the chassis number. The Porsche has a Gold Bronze Metallic paint, combined with matte black carbon components such as the hood, rear wing, tailgate and side mirrors. Underneath, you will spot a 911 Turbo S. The interior is a combination of black with gold stitching leather, alcantara and carbon.
Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur’s Creation Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has worked with Brazilian aircraft builder Embraer for a limited-run of private jet-inspired 911 Turbo S cars, according to EVO. The special division is known for its astonishing creations, and this one is perhaps it’s most impressive. The collaboration will yield just 10 cars...
It is with great sadness that the motorsport world learned last week that Zef Eisenberg, aged just 47 years, was tragically killed while attempting a land speed record at RAF Elvington, Yorkshire, England. The runway, the longest in the north of England, was built by the United States Air Force...
Porsche 911 Turbo (992) Earlier this year, Porsche revealed and released the 2021 model year Type 992 911 Turbo S, and, as is apparent all over the internet, it’s been a bit of a hit. Now, riding that wave of success, the new Porsche Type 992 911 Turbo (non-S) has been...