The new 911 Turbo S is the most powerful ever. And a hybrid.

The 992 generation of the Porsche 911, which first appeared at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, now reveals the second version of the 911 Turbo S, to replace the one introduced in 2020. The new Turbo S is announced as the most powerful 911 ever and, simultaneously, the first hybrid, technology that allows it to be substantially more efficient in handling, according to the brand.

Externally, there are no major differences between the 2020 and 2025 911 Turbo S (which will be delivered to customers in early 2026), except for the active aerodynamic elements, such as the dynamic air intake in the front bumper, which opens more (or less) depending on the air needed to cool the engine. Complementing this "active grille" is also a lip under the front bumper, an extendable rear wing, and variable cooling fins, which improve aerodynamic efficiency by 10% compared to the previous version.

Unlike Ferrari and Lamborghini, Porsche electrified the 911 Turbo S, but maintained mechanical front-wheel drive and the engine's placement behind the rear axle.

More evident is the mechanical evolution, but not specifically regarding the gasoline engine, which continues to rely on the flat-six, a traditional Porsche solution, but which no other competitor uses due to the packaging difficulties it poses. This leads its rivals to prefer V6 or V8 engines, substantially more sophisticated and with greater potential. Compared to the 2020 Turbo S, the new 2025 version reduces the supercharged gasoline engine's capacity by almost 200 cc (it drops from 3.8 liters to 3.6 liters), which explains why power drops from 650 hp to 640 hp, while torque drops from 800 Nm to 760 Nm. However, the new Turbo S engine recovers from this handicap by electrifying the six-cylinder and its turbochargers.

The revamped 911 Turbo S engine retains the previous model's two turbochargers, but each now benefits from an electric motor, designed to accelerate the turbine's rotation to quickly reach maximum performance (pressure) speed, avoiding delays in throttle response, known as "turbo lag." These two new turbochargers, similar to those used by Porsche in the 911 GTS (although this model only uses one), are powered by a 400V lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1.9 kWh. The direct shaft connection between the turbine and the electric motor allows for the elimination of the turbo's wastegate (exhaust valve) , which modulates the pressure delivered, since it is the small electric motor (which we estimate should rotate at 100,000 rpm) that "brakes" the turbine to prevent excess pressure, producing energy that recharges the battery.

Porsche replaced two conventional turbochargers with two electrified ones to eliminate turbo lag, but the combustion engine's power output is lower.

In addition to the electrified turbochargers, Porsche installed another electric motor, this one larger, with 71 hp and 188 Nm, positioned between the six-cylinder and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK). The purpose is to boost the announced total power, which increases by 61 hp , from 650 hp (in the 2020 version) to 711 hp in the new model, along with "power," which also increases to 800 Nm in the 2020 Turbo S. But it's not all advantages when it comes to the "most powerful ever" 911. We're talking about the weight, which, due to the presence of the battery, the main electric motor, and the two small electric motors in the turbochargers, sees the needle on the scale rise from the previous 1715 kg to the current 1815 kg. A difference of 100 kg may not seem like much at first glance, but it corresponds to a 5.8% increase in weight, which ends up giving up a significant portion of the 9.4% gain achieved in power, which, moreover, only materializes while there is energy available from the small battery.

Like the rest of Europe, the new 911 Turbo S is now available to order, with deliveries scheduled for early 2026. Prices start at €325,000 and €340,000, respectively, for the coupe and cabriolet. The brand claims the new 911 Turbo S was 14 seconds faster around the Nürburgring than the 2020 version, posting a best lap time of 7:03.92. This is likely due to the increased power, but mainly due to the active stabilizer bars, improved aerodynamic efficiency, and increased downforce. In fact, this is likely why the 911 Turbo S that customers will be able to receive in 2026 has a top speed of 322 km/h , down from the 330 km/h of the 2020 version. The 0-100 km/h acceleration has improved, but from just 2.7 to 2.5 seconds, while average fuel consumption (in WLTP) has dropped from just 12.0 l/100km to 11.5. See here the new 911 Turbo S as it is spotted by Hollywood actor Patrick Dempsey, a current Porsche driver: