50 years after the first normally aspirated 911, and 40 years after the first Turbo prototype was unveiled, Porsche today provided details on the all new 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S – the technological and dynamic performance peak of the 911 series.
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Updates include a new all wheel drive system, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED headlights, a newly designed chassis, 3.9 inch longer wheelbase, 20-inch wheels, and power options up to 560 hp.
The Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll system, is offered for the first time on the 911 Turbo models, The system is standard equipment in the 911 Turbo S, as is Sport Chrono Package Plus with dynamic engine mounts, and Porsche Carbon Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) and available as options on the 911 Turbo.
PDK is Your Only Option
In what’s becoming a growing trend at Porsche, the new Turbo and Turbo S are PDK only. Porsche says the new PDK is “refined” and partnered with a new Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system. The turbocharged 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection produces 520 hp in the 911 Turbo and 560 hp in the S model. Power is transferred to the drive train via a seven-speed dual clutch transmission (PDK), which now enables an auto start/stop function with engine shutoff, which activates earlier while the car is coming to a stop as well as when coasting at speed. All of this tech, along with a new combined thermal management system for the turbo engine and the PDK transmission are projected to result in real world fuel economy improvements. How big of an improvement? Porsche hasn’t said yet. Our guess is no one buying a Turbo or Turbo S will really care.
The Turbo S is Capable of Sub 3 second Zero to Sixty Times!
For even faster and more precise power distribution to the front and rear axles, Porsche developed a new PTM all-wheel drive system with electronically controlled and activated multi-plate coupling. The system is equipped with a new water cooling function, which allows for more strength, and therefore more drive torque to the front wheels, than the system in the previous 911 Turbo.
Simultaneously, the optimized interplay of the engine, transmission and all-wheel drive systems results in significant improvements to the acceleration capabilities of the 911 Turbo and Turbo S. The 911 Turbo with the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, on its way to a top track speed of 196 mph. The 911 Turbo S handles the sprint to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds, with a top track speed of 198 mph.
911 Turbo and Turbo S is over 1 inch Wider at the Hips
Visually, the two new top variants of the 911 lineup are set apart from other models with an even bigger rear end. The characteristic expansively wide rear body panels of the new generation 911 Turbo are an additional 1.1 inches wider than on the 911 Carrera 4. Other differentiating characteristics include forged two-tone 20-inch aluminum wheels. On the 911 Turbo S they have center hub wheel locks. The Turbo S is further differentiated by new, standard full-LED headlights that feature four-point daytime running lights and camera-based high/low beam control, which can be ordered as an option for the 911 Turbo.
How the Rear Wheel Steering Works
The introduction of rear wheel steering in all turbo models immensely improves both track driving capability and everyday performance of the two new sports cars. The system consists of two electro-mechanical actuators, instead of the conventional control links, on the left and right rear axles. The steering angle of the rear wheels can be varied by up to 2.8 degrees, depending on vehicle speed. At speeds up to 31 mph, when the front wheels are turned, the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction. This actually corresponds to a virtual shortening of the wheelbase by 9.8 inches, which gives the 911 Turbo unrivaled performance in curves. The system lets the car turn faster into corners and offers more dynamic steering response. This noticeably simplifies maneuvering and parking.
At speeds above 50 mph, the system steers the rear wheels parallel to the front wheels. This is equivalent to a virtual lengthening of the wheelbase by 19.6 inches and gives the car tremendous directional control capability. At the same time, the steering input by the driver leads to significantly faster build-up of lateral force at the rear axle, which responds to steering commands even more quickly.
Active Aerodynamics
Porsche developed an active aerodynamic system on the new 911 Turbo models for the first time. It consists of a retractable three-stage front spoiler, whose segments can be pneumatically extended, and a deployable rear wing with three adjustable wing positions. This makes it possible to tune the aerodynamics of the 911 Turbo to fulfill driver wishes for either optimal efficiency or top dynamic performance. In the performance position, all segments of the front spoiler are fully extended, and they generate considerable down force at the front axle. Similarly, the rear wing is extended to its maximum height with the greatest angle of attack. This also generates more down force at the rear axle. Dynamic performance is improved to such an extent that lap times at the North Loop of the Nürburgring are improved by up to two seconds due to this system alone.
New Interior with High-end Features
The interior was completely redesigned in both 911 Turbo models, and it builds on the 911 Carrera family. The S model equipped as you would expect, offering such features as an exclusive interior in a black/Carrera red color combination and standard Sport Seats Plus with 18-way adjustment and memory. In addition, the seat back shells are upholstered in leather with double cap seams and various elements in carbon look. As on the previous models, the Bose® sound system is installed as standard; for the first time, a Burmester® system is also available as an optional feature. A radar-controlled cruise control system, camera-based road sign recognition, and speed limit recognition are other new options being offered.
2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S Pricing and Availability
The new top models of the 911 model series arrive on the market at the end of 2013 in the United States. The 911 Turbo is priced from $148,300 while the 911 Turbo S begins at $181,100, not including a destination charge of $950.
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