Porsche has taken the wraps off the 992 generation of the 911 Turbo in Coupe and Cabriolet forms. The new model will bridge the gap between the Carrera S and the top of the range Turbo S.

The new 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.7 litre twin turbo flat six engine that develops 572 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque. This propels the 911 Turbo from 0 to 100 kph in just 2.7 seconds (2.8 secs for the Cabriolet), going on to a top speed of 320 kph. The engine is mated to an 8 speed PDK dual clutch gearbox that sends power to all four wheels. New options such as a Sport and Lightweight package, Sport Suspension with a lower ride height and Sport Exhaust system, first introduced for the 911 Turbo S, are also available for the 911 Turbo for the first time,

The engine features symmetrical VTG turbochargers with electrically controlled bypass valves. In conjunction with the redesigned charge air cooling system and the use of piezo fuel injectors, this improves throttle response, performance, torque delivery and the free revving nature of the engine.

The 911 Turbo gets an additional 1.65 inches of front track width and new 20-inch 255/35 tyres (up from 245/35 previously). The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system in the 911 Turbo is able to transfer even more power to the front wheels than before just like in the Turbo S. Traction at the rear axle, which gets rear-axle steering as standard, is increased even further by 0.39 inches of added track width compared to the last 911 Turbo, as well as 315/30 tyres on 21-inch wheels (305/30 R 20 previously).

O the exterior, the body of the new 911 Turbo models is 1.8 inches wider than the predecessor at the front fenders to accommodate the increase in track width and tire size compared to its predecessor.  At the rear axle, the body is now 0.78 inches wider than the previous generation 911 Turbo (991), also to accommodate wider track and tires. Other distinguishing features of the new 911 Turbo are the enhanced adaptive aerodynamics with controlled cooling air flaps at the front, a larger active front spoiler and the significantly increased size of the active rear spoiler.

 

The cabin is similar to the 911 models in the range. Features include a 10.9 inch touchscreen for the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system, electrically adjustable 14-way Sport seats, the Sport Chrono package, a GT Sport steering wheel with shift paddle shifters and mode switch as well as the BOSE® Surround Sound System. The options list includes InnoDrive with adaptive cruise control, Lane Keep Assist with traffic sign recognition, Night Vision Assist, Surround View and a Burmester High-End Surround Sound System.

Porsche has launched the 992 series of the 911 in India. The current model line up comprises of the Carrera. Carrera S and the Turbo S. The new 911 Turbo can be expected on Indian shores in the near future.