Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the most powerful Porsche 911 yet, the 992.2 Turbo S. It’s in the business of numbers, so let me throw some at you. 711hp, 800Nm, a 0-100kph time of 2.5 seconds, a 0-200kph time of 8.4 seconds, a top speed 322kph, and a Nurburgring lap time that’s an incredible 14 seconds faster than its predecessor.
Let’s talk of the how first, and then get to the wow.
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S performance and refinement – 10/10
3.6-litre flat-six engine gets 2 e-turbos
The latest Turbo S is a very different beast to the ones before. Out goes the 992.1 Turbo S’ 3.7-litre flat-six and in comes a marginally smaller 3.6-litre flat-six. The big difference? This one’s a hybrid. Before you think EV mode and charging cables, it’s not that kind of hybrid.
The end goal of the electrification here is greater power and performance. If you know your 911s, you’d know this approach from last year’s GTS, which uses the same engine. Helping the Turbo S’ engine breathe better are two e-turbos. They’re like conventional exhaust gas-driven turbos, but with the addition of an electric motor in each to help spool up instantly. The idea is to make turbo lag a thing of the past. The electric motors also work like a generator at times, recovering energy from the exhaust flow to charge the 1.9kWh hybrid battery.
Electric motor built into gearbox housing adds 82hp
The engine alone makes 640hp and 760Nm, and then there’s the helping hand of an electric motor built into the PDK transmission housing. This motor adds 188Nm and provides up to 82hp. In all, there’s 800Nm available from 2,300-6,000rpm and 711hp available between 6,500 and 7,000rpm. That’s 61hp more than the missile that was the last Turbo S.
0-100kph takes a claimed 2.5 sec
The upped power and electric assist give mega performance. Get this. On a drag strip, the new Turbo S would be 8 metres ahead of the last model by 100kph! 8 metres! Mind you, the last car was no slow coach, with a claimed 0-100kph time of 2.7 seconds. A hard launch on the new 911 Turbo S feels brutal. The pushback on to your seat is forceful, and you feel the front wheels go light on takeoff. Just wild.
Turbo lag is non-existent
And that’s just the start of it. Keeping your foot pinned to the accelerator is an act only possible on a racetrack. Power feels relentless. “Turbo lag?” What’s that? There’s no delay or pause between input at accelerator pedal and execution by engine. Even mashing down out of slow corners doesn’t catch the powertrain out. It’s always ready to give and feels naturally aspirated in that sense.
Engine revs to 7,5000rpm and breathes out through standard sport exhaust
Sucking you into the drive is the sound. Clearly, no one told Porsche that turbo cars are not supposed to sound good because this one is loud, it’s angry and it revs to 7,500rpm. Porsche says the engine’s asymmetric timing has added frequencies to the sound, yielding a more wholesome soundtrack from the weight-saving titanium exhaust.
It’s too fast for a public road but the engine eggs you to make the most of the smallest of opportunities. The immediacy to responses and un-turbo-like pull is just thrilling.
| Porsche 911 Turbo S powertrain and performance | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Flat 6, 3591cc, twin turbo-petrol |
| Engine power | 640hp |
| Engine torque | 760Nm |
| Electric motor power | 82hp |
| Combined power | 711hp |
| Combined torque | 800Nm |
| Gearbox | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| 0-100kph | 2.5sec (claimed) |
| 0-200kph | 8.4sec (claimed) |
| Top speed | 322kph (claimed) |
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S ride comfort and handling – 9/10
The engine is absolutely ace, but keeping the rear-engined 711hp Turbo S pointed in the right direction is no easy feat. Enter all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steer and active electro-hydraulic roll stabilisation.
AWD and clever electronics deliver phenomenal grip
The chassis wizardry counts for a lot because the Turbo S grips and grips and grips. It isn’t disturbed by changes in camber and feels glued to the race track surface as if its life depended on it. What that translates to is big confidence. 711hp is not a small figure, but the fact that you can use it is just incredible.
Mind you, the Turbo S’ hybrid system has added 85kg to weight, taking the kerb weight figure to a rather portly 1,725kg. But you can’t tell so from behind the wheel. There’s a precision to the handling that makes this 911 feel lighter and smaller than it is.
Braking via large ceramic discs is exceptional
The Turbo S is just as eager to slow down. The cars we’re driving had been thrashed around quite a bit earlier in the day, but the braking performance is spectacular with the same stopping power and same feel at the pedal corner after corner, lap after lap. Stopping power comes from standard fit carbon ceramic brakes: 16.5-inch front and 16.1-inch rear.
What’s remarkable, more so on public roads, is that the Turbo S doesn’t get unsettled by imperfections – even mid-corner – nor does it tramline on its low-profile tyres. It’s stable and planted at all times, and the feeling of control at the steering is just incredible.
Front suspension lift acts faster than before
There’s even enough give in the suspension, so ride comfort is also pretty good. 40mm front suspension lift is optional (essential for India), and thanks to the 400V electronics system, the journey from base position to full height has become faster – 3.5sec vs the older car’s 5.5sec. Performance really is at the core of everything Porsche does.
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S exterior design and engineering – 9/10
What’s changed in look, and how to identify a 992.2 Turbo S? In the case of a Turbo S, it’s always the backside. The big two-stage wing and wide track are your biggest giveaways to this being the range-topping 911. It’s no wider than the older Turbo S, though the vertical air vents at the bumper suggest otherwise. Angular tail pipes are another distinguishing element, though our test car is equipped with the optional oval tail pipe.
Wide flanks, large spoiler and side air inlets are telltale Turbo S details
At the sides, the air intakes on the wheel arches are an age-old Turbo detail. Also exclusive to the new Turbo S are gorgeous motorsport-inspired centre-lock wheels. Up front, again, it’s the wider flanks that establish the Turbo S in the 911 hierarchy, though the vertically oriented active cooling flaps are shared with the GTS. An adaptive spoiler at the base of the bumper is part of the aero package as is an active diffuser with flaps that open and close for best air flow. The cool thing? The flaps stay shut when the road is wet to keep water away from the brakes. They really did think of everything. Another cool detail is the monochrome Turbonite effect for the Porsche badge, which is exclusive to the Turbo S.
| Porsche 911 Turbo S dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4551mm |
| Width | 1900mm |
| Height | 1305mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm |
| Kerb weight | 1725kg |
| Tyres (f/r) | 255/35 ZR 20 / 325/30 ZR 21 |
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S interior space and comfort – 8/10
Inside, it’s new-age 911 fare with a generous dose of Turbonite details and leather. The overall vibe is that this is a place for serious business. All controls are in easy reach and there are physical buttons for all important drive settings. We aren’t fans of the stubby gear selector or plasticky starter button. Also, the all-digital look for the iconic dials will not sit well with purists.
Excellent visibility a 911 hallmark
Like every 911, what puts you at immediate ease in a Turbo S is the visibility. Thin A-pillars, a large glass house and a lovely reference point in the rounded flanks make it an easy car to get comfortable in, and by extension, an easy car to drive fast.
A no-cost option on the coupe are rear seats (standard on the cabriolet). Passengers willing to take the back seat in a 911 will also have no option but to contort their way in.
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S features and safety – 7/10
The good news is that the 911 Turbo S comes with quite a bit of standard kit. HD Matrix LED headlights, 18-way adjustable front seats, a Bose sound system and Sport Chrono package are included as standard. The better news is that most of the otherwise expensive performance-enhancing elements are standard. Ceramic brakes, electro-hydraulic roll stabilisation, rear-wheel steer and sports exhaust are all standard fit.
You will be tempted to spend big on speccing your 911 Turbo S
However, essentials like a front suspension lift and a 360-degree camera are costly options. You’ll also have to spend for ADAS features like lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control. Of course, you’ll also be tempted to spec the Turbo S to your liking. There’s a whole universe of upholstery, trim, colour and wheel options and you can get into really intricate details. Want the digital tacho dial done in yellow? Porsche will be happy to oblige; for big money, of course.
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S range – 5/10
The 911 Turbo S is technically a hybrid but there’s no EV-only mode or all-electric range. In fact, Porsche underlines the fact that the hybrid addenda is there only for added performance and not efficiency.
Hybrid system does not give EV-only mode
The Turbo S boasts an 8.4kpl official WLTP economy. Hard driving will see the figure drop to the 3s. Gulp. It goes without saying, the Turbo S needs a strict diet of 100 octane fuel.
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S price and verdict – 9/10
Porsche 911 Turbo S price starts at Rs 3.8 crore (ex-showroom, India)
Bookings for the 911 Turbo S are open with India deliveries in the first half of 2026. Prices start at Rs 3.8 crore (ex-showroom, India) and then a good few lakhs to spec it to your kiling. Lots of bang for a lot of bucks.
Shrinking distances and destroying lap records is all in a day’s work for the Turbo S. But what makes this 992.2 a revelation is how forgiving and easy it is to drive fast. You can use the power without your life flashing before your eyes each time you gun it. Heck, should the bizarre opportunity arise, you could hand the keys to your grandma and she would smoke rivals at a drag meet. What also makes the 911 Turbo S stand out is that it’s not averse to doing the everyday grind either, like other supercars can be.
The only supercar you need? This is it.
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