Some last-minute cold weather development for the 911 Turbo
We know much about the new 911 TurboS coupe, and convertible. However, deliveries of the models don’t start until the end of the year. These photos show engineers testing a white Turbo S convertible while snowing.
This 911 Turbo S driver seems to be having a great time, as snow can be seen in some shots clogging the rear wheels and fender vents. The company could be tweaking the Wet Mode settings to detect water on the roads and precondition the stability control and anti lock brakes. This technology is already available.
911 Carrera However, the Turbo’s new powertrain likely requires modifications to the system. The Turbo S is powered by a modified version of Porsche’s twin-turbo flat-6 engine. It produces 640 horsepower (447kilowatts) as well as 590 pound-feet (801 Newton-meters) of torque. This is in contrast to the 580 hp (433kW) and 553lb-ft (775 Nm) of the previous generation. The coupe can reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.6 seconds, while the droptop takes 2.7 seconds. Both cars can reach speeds of 205 mph (330 km/h).
Porsche equips the new Turbo S in tech such as active aerodynamic elements at both the front and back. The interior is slightly different than the Carrera’s, with standard Sport Seats Plus and 18-way adjustability. There are many options for adding amenities to the vehicle.
The 2021 911 Turbo S starts from $204,850 for a coupe and $217,000.650 for a convertible. This includes the $1,350 destination fees. A Cabrio can be made nearly $275,000 by ticking all option boxes.