Earlier today, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), unveiled the current generation 911 Turbo S to the Malaysian market. The 911 Turbo is touted as the one that constantly redefines the benchmark for an everyday sportscar and this latest iteration is no different. Technological highlights include an active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, a new all-wheel drive system, active roll compensation, new generation of ceramic brakes, and new 20-inch lightweight alloys.
Celebrating the 50 Years of 911, Porsche presents the top car of the 911 series in terms of technology and dynamic performance. The first 911 Turbo prototype debuted at the Frankfurt International Auto Show (IAA) in 1974. 40 years later, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is redefining the limits of what is feasible in a sports car for everyday use.
Chief Executive Officer of SDAP, Arnt Bayer said, “When the first 911 Turbo was showcased in IAA in 1974, the sight of the silver Porsche drew attention from far and wide. On its tailgate, there was a protruding spoiler with air slots and framed by a thick rubber lip. The Porsche 911 Turbo not only attained the peak of cars as the fastest street sports car at that time, it also triggered a genuine turbo boom.”
Powering the 991 Turbo and Turbo S models is Porsche’s familiar bi-turbo 3.8-litre direct injection petrol mill that produces 520hp/670Nm in the Turbo and 560hp/710Nm in the Turbo S. For an even faster and more precise power distribution to the two axles, Porsche developed a new all-wheel drive system (PTM) with electronically controlled and activated multi-plate coupling. The system is equipped with a new water cooling function, so that it can direct even more drive torque to the front wheels if necessary. Simultaneously, the optimised interplay of the engine, transmission and all-wheel drive systems takes the new top 911 to even better sprint capabilities.
Power is transferred to four corners via 7-speed PDK and when equipped with the optional Sports Chrono Package, will see the 911 Turbo S sprint from zerotohundred in a little over 3 seconds, on towards a top speed of 318km/h.
The new top model displays its performance visually more than ever. The characteristic, expansively wide rear body panels of the new generation 911 Turbo are 28 mm wider than on the 911 Carrera 4 models. It features a nearly level surface, about the width of a hand, between the C-pillar and the outer edge of the car body. Other differentiating characteristics include two-tone forged 20-inch wheels and center hub wheel locks. New full-LED headlights that feature four-point daytime running lights and dynamic, camera-based main beam control also makes an appearance.
The new Porsche 911 Turbo models are the world’s first sports car to feature adaptive aerodynamics. Based on a unique combination of a front spoiler that can be extended in multiple stages and a rear slotted wing that is adjustable in height and attach angle. The new 911 Turbo S on the other hand, can adapts its aerodynamics shape to the current situation and to the driver’s wishes at the press of the button with Porsche Adaptive Aerodynamics (PAA). This improves driving stability at all speeds with greater day-to-day usability.
PAA controls the front spoiler and rear wing in three basic modes. At the start, both are fully retracted. When the front spoiler is folded back, this enables a significantly larger approach angle than in the previous model. It is now 10.3 degrees instead of 7.8 degrees, and ground clearance is now 156 mm instead of 139 mm, directly minimizing the risk or curbing. PAA will stay in this mode up to 120 km/h, unless the driver manually intervenes and activates the aerodynamic or SPORT Plus button.
When Speed mode is initiated, two outer segments of the three-part front spoiler are extended. This diverts more air around the body, which reduces aerodynamic lift at the front axle. At the same time, the rear wing is extended 25 mm upwards. In this configuration, the total air drag of the new 911 Turbo is very low; this improves fuel economy and the sports car reaches its maximum speed
315 km/h or 318 km/h in the S model. When the car’s speed drops below 80 km/h, PAA will automatically switch back to the base setting.
The “Performance” mode adds an entirely new aerodynamic dimension to it all – at 300 km/h in Performance mode the car is able to generate 132 kg of downforce. This means that the maximum possible transverse acceleration grows by ten per cent at this speed – just as a result of downforce. To achieve this, the middle section of the front spoiler is extended , with the air is diverted even more around the vehicle, and a low pressure zone is created behind the spoiler. Simultaneously, the rear wing is extended to a height of 75 mm and is angled forward by seven degrees.
But does all this work? Well, Porsche claims that by just switching from “Speed” to “Performance” mode improves the vehicle dynamics potential of the new 911 Turbo to such an extent that a whole two seconds are shaved off the car’s lap time on the North Loop of the Nürburgring.
At this point in time, there is no indicative pricing for the 911 Turbo and Turbo S, but SDAP promises that all will be revealed in due time. We probe a little more however, and found out, despite not having any price tag, that all available units of the Turbo S have already been accounted for. On paper alone, the Turbo S looks to be an incredible package — marrying crazy performance with everyday usability; we can’t say we’re surprised that they’ve all been snapped up!
