Last Auto news - Porsche 911 Turbo S blasts in

Last Auto news - Porsche 911 Turbo S blasts in Ultimate version of four-wheel drive supercar gets more power and a price tag to match

THE 911 is raising the bar. Porsche’s regular 911 Turbo is already the fastest-accelerating car the firm makes - but that hasn’t stopped bosses introducing an even more powerful Turbo S variant.

The model uses the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo engine, but delivers 30bhp more power - at 523bhp - as well as a huge 700Nm of torque. However, fuel economy is identical, at 24.8mpg.

Using the launch control function on the Sport Chrono Package, fitted as standard, the S flies from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds - three-tenths faster than the Turbo - and on to a top speed of 196mph.

Equipment includes the twin-clutch PDK gearbox with steering-mounted paddles, ceramic brakes and a mechanical limited-slip differential, as well as 19-inch RS Spyder design wheels and adaptive sport seats.

But all this comes at a price. When it arrives in May, the S coupé will start at £123,262 and the Cabriolet £130,791 - that’s £21,440 and £21,743 more than the standard cars respectively.