New Porsche 911 Turbo revealed

The covers have been pulled off the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe and Cabriolet.

Following in the wheel tracks of the latest-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S, the lower-output Turbo produces 30kW more power and 4Nm more torque than before, courtesy of a reworked 3.8-litre twin-turbo petrol flat-six (officially the engine displaces 3745cc).

The new 992-generation 911 Turbo duo will land in Australian showrooms later this year priced from $396,500 (plus on-road costs) for the Coupe and $417,500 (plus on-road costs) for the Cabriolet. Those prices represent increases of $6900 and $6400 respectively.

All told, there’s now 427kW of power and 750Nm of torque on offer – correlating with an official nought to 100km/h time of just 2.8 seconds. For reference, that’s 0.1 seconds faster than the previous generation Turbo S, and 0.1 seconds slower than the latest 478kW/800Nm Turbo S flagship.

Porsche says the performance improvements stem from symmetrical VTG turbochargers with electrically-controlled bypass valves, a redesigned charge air cooling system and piezo injectors, which together Porsche says improves “responsiveness, performance, torque characteristics and its ability to rev freely”.

Power is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed PDK automatic transmission, with an unchanged top speed of 320km/h.

The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo features a wider chassis and 45mm-wider body than before, while the front track extends a further 42mm and employs new 255/35-section tyres on 20-inch wheels. According to Porsche, these changes help facilitate more power to the front wheels.

Further back, the rear track has been stretched 10mm and accommodates huge 315/30-section tyres on 21-inch wheels.

Buyers can choose from two different chassis variants: standard cars come with a PASM chassis geared for a greater spread of sportiness and comfort, while the 10mm-lowered sports chassis brings significantly firmer proceedings, according to the German car-maker.

“Its set-up is aimed at enhancing the car’s dynamics and provides even more stability in high-speed driving, such as when the vehicle is used on race circuits,” Porsche says.

“The optional PDCC hydraulic active anti-roll stabilisation and PCCB ceramic brake system with ten-piston fixed callipers at the front refine the new model’s driving dynamics yet further.”

As standard, the 911 Turbo offers huge 408mm front and 380mm grey cast-iron disc brakes that are wider than before for greater stopping power. A sports exhaust system is also optionally available.

The new performance suite is wrapped in a body featuring enhanced adaptive aerodynamics, which include electronically-controlled cooling air flaps at the front, a larger active front spoiler and significantly larger variable rear spoiler.

The Turbo’s signature side air intakes now draw in process air rather than the cooling air they did before, while charge air coolers are now positioned directly in the air flow under the rear lid.

Inside, the 911 Turbo features the latest generation of infotainment via a 10.9-inch centre display and digital instrument cluster, augmented by electrically-controlled 14-way sports seats, the Sport Chrono package, a GT sports steering wheel with shift paddles, multifunction and mode switches and a BOSE Surround Sound System.

Australian vehicles will also boast seat heating (front), Lane Change Assist, Comfort Access, ParkAssist (front and rear) including Surround View, electrically-folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting and digital radio as standard.

“The 911 Turbo combines sportiness with everyday usability, emotive dynamism with reliability and exhilarating performance with efficiency,” says Porsche.

“The latest generation of the two-plus-two seater is more than twice as powerful as the original Turbo, which was powered by a three-litre, single-turbocharged flat-six.

“While the 911 Turbo may have become faster, larger and more comfortable over the years, it has always retained its fundamental characteristics.”

As before, the options catalogue is dense. Among the niceties – Matrix LED headlights, adaptive cruise control and Night Vision Assist.

Porsche is even offering buyers the choice of a lightweight design package which reduces the Coupe by 30kg with lightweight full-bucket seats, the omission of the rear pews and less insulation.

The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe and 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet are now available to order.

How much does the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo cost?
911 Turbo Coupe – $396,500
911 Turbo Cabriolet – $417,500
* Prices exclude on-road costs