The Porsche 911 Turbo S (992.2) is now electrified, and it’s stupid quick

Porsche made big waves (and ruffled quite a lot of feathers) in the automotive world when they released the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid last year.

This changed up the formula fundamentally with the likes of a very clever electrified 3.6-liter turbocharged flat-six mated to an integrated electric motor, a lightweight 1.9kWh battery, an all-digital gauge cluster with a push-start button (instead of the traditional “turn-key” ignition), but this managed to improve on its performance in many ways.

Now enter the second T-Hybrid model in the new 911 Turbo S. This uses the same electrified 3.6-liter flat six as the Carerra GTS, but now uses two smaller electric turbos instead of one large one, and is mated to an eight-speed PDK with all-wheel drive.

The total power output? It’s a crazy 711 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, available over a wide power band, allowing full usage of the power and torque across different rev ranges.

Not only is the car 61 horsepower more powerful and 85kg heavier than the previous Turbo S, it also manages to meet stringent emissions regulations while being more responsive than before. This means that 0-100kph is reached in 2.5 seconds, 200kph in 8.4 seconds, and a top speed of 322kph.

Its time on the Nurburgring Nordschleife? A blistering 7:03.92, 14 whole seconds faster than the previous model. Plus, the new titanium sport exhaust reduces weight and makes sure you can hear it even better.

Of course, the 911 Turbo S still looks like previous one from before, with its trademark large fender flares, unique Turbonite-finished badging and wheels, active aerodynamics, but it now has a few subtle changes to differentiate.

New headlight designs with a four-blade light signature, vertical active air flaps that help cool the brakes and radiators when needed, and also close in Wet mode to prevent water from getting into the brakes. Plus, if you’re flush with cash, you can fit a lot of carbon fiber bits, down to the wiper arms and wheel inserts.

It wears wider staggered wheels and tires (255/35 ZR 20 front, 325/30 ZR 21 rear), with the standard Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes. This is improved by the largest brake discs (420mm front, 410mm rear) fitted to a Coupe, and new brake pads that can withstand intense loads. It also comes with electro-hydraulic active suspension that further cuts down on body roll and sharpens handling.

This is available in both coupe and cabriolet forms, either as a two-seater or a no-cost 2+2 configuration.

And just like that, Porsche Philippines has also confirmed that it will be arriving in our country next year. So, better start preparing your checkbooks and or start looking for ghost construction projects to earn funds for Porsche’s latest sports car.

^{Photos from Porsche}