The large number of variants of Porsche 911 is somewhat dizzying, but slow and steady, the German brand continues to deploy them, one by one. The last name to return for 922 generation car? the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo
“However, Porsche has already revealed the 911 Turbo,” you may say to yourself. Close, but we actually saw the highest performing 911 Turbo S Last March, not the standard Turbo. See what I mean about all the variants? Let’s not even mention the heaps of other options underneath the Turbo and Turbo S, like the Carrera, Carrera S, etc.
In any case, yes, the 2021 911 Turbo debuted on Tuesday night and returns rocking as the daily supercar. Tucked away in the back of the car is a 3.8-liter, six-cylinder twin-turbo engine that generates 572 horsepower. That’s 68 ponies compared to the Turbo S, but it’s 32 hp more than the old 911 Turbo. Torque also climbs from the last 911 Turbo at 67 foot-pounds for a total of 553 foot-pounds, and Porsche’s eight-speed PDK transmission handles shifting tasks. All-wheel drive is standard.
I just want to reiterate that 572 hp in what is basically a 911 in the middle of the road is amazing. In 2005, Porsche’s supercar, the Carrera GT, generated 605 horsepower. We live in a golden age of power, and that’s why the 911 Turbo comes back rocking like an everyday supercar. This car will go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds, or 2.8 seconds if you go for a 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Crazy.
I’m digressing. The 2021 911 Turbo takes a lot of cues from the 911 Turbo S, and shares its more muscular design with the more powerful car. The rear axle steering, also on the Turbo S, finds its home in the Turbo, and the width of the rear track grows 0.39 inches on the latest 911 Turbo to ensure great grip with 305/30 tires wrapping 21-inch wheels. There’s also 1.65 inches of additional track width at the front, and a set of 255/35 tires hugs 20-inch wheels. Wider, more grippy and faster is a winning combination.
This time around, bigger cast iron brakes also help the daily supercar stop efficiently, but of course Porsche’s ceramic composite brakes are an option. Two suspensions will keep the ride under control. Whether it’s a standard configuration that balances comfort and performance, or the electronically controlled sport suspension. The latter reduces ride height by 0.39 inches and aims to produce sharper driving dynamics.
Entering the 911 Turbo reveals a cabin almost identical to the smaller one Race Models. Standard equipment, while generous, is identical with a 10.9-inch center screen, 14-way adjustable seats, premium Bose audio, and more. I won’t even start listing the optional equipment because there is a ton. This is a Porsche, after all; it is better to play in the configurator that will be released soon.
However, there are two important option packages. The Lightweight package removes 66 pounds from the car and noticeably eliminates the rear seats. To speed things up even more, a Sport package adds exterior accents in black and carbon fiber and tops things off with clear taillights.
If you agree to forgo 68bhp from the Turbo S, you will save a lot of money. The 2021 911 Turbo starts at $ 172,150 after a destination charge of $ 1,350. Go for the Cabriolet and the price goes up to $ 184,950. The Turbo S, meanwhile, starts at $ 204,850 for a coupe and $ 217,650 for the Cabriolet.
On the other hand, if you’re buying a 911 Turbo of any kind, you’re probably not worried about saving just $ 32,000.