Porsche 911 997 Turbo S Updated 08.02.2010 On sale: May 2010 Engine: 3.8 B6, twin VTG-turbos, 530 hp / 390 kW, 700 Nm Gearbox: PDK Acceleration 0-100 km/h: Coupé 3.3 sec. and Cabriolet 3.4 sec. with Launch Control Top speed: 315 km/h Weight: Coupé 1585 kg, Cabriolet 1660 kg When we hear "Turbo", we think "Wow", when we hear "Turbo S" we SAY "Wow"! It used to be like this, but is it still with the 997 Turbo S? The numbers: +30 hp (+6%), +0 Nm, +3 km/h, 0.1 sec. better acceleration than Turbo 3.8... Not anything special, but not bad. Read on! Turbo S comes exclusively with 2 interior colors schemes: black with cream and black with blue leather. From the design view, blue leather can only be matched to cream leather if at all and definetely cannot be matched to black leather. Black and blue together just isn't pretty. (Porsche) designers should know that. When the original 911 Turbo S of the 964 generation was the stripped out lightweight and more powerful version of the 911 Turbo, the 997 generation 911 Turbo S is a fat boy. It has the following standard equipment: PDK, PCCB, DEM (Dynamic Engine Mounts), PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring), SCP (Sport Chrono Package), DBL (Dynamic Bending Lights), central locking wheels, steering wheel gearshift paddles, adaptive sports seats, cruise control, a CD/DVD changer and a twin-tone leather upholstery. The main difference from the Turbo 3.8 is the extra 30 hp and the interior colors, other equipment you can specify on a regular Turbo aswell. First time in the Porsche history, the Turbo S is not the choice of the Porsche afficinados as it comes with the automatic gearbox only, a choice of ladies and old men. Also it comes with the ceramic brakes, which are another "No-no!". "Turbo S" used to mean a lot for the Porsche enthusiasts, but not anymore. The center-locking wheels come as standard on Turbo S The only visual difference from the "normal" Turbo is the "S"-letter on the rear lid. "Turbo S" sign is the coolest thing with this car. This is PCCB - Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, but it should be PCCP - Porsche Ceramic Composite Problem. PCCB doesn't last very long, they are not under warranty and replacing all discs and pads costs at least 20.000 EUR The Coupé is a little bit quicker Turbo S interior option no.1: Black/Crema Turbo S interior option no.2: Black/Titanium Blue 2-tone interiors are okay (darker dashboard/lighter seats), but not the 2-tone seats. Two color seats are more of a style of cheap designers. And... blue and black leather never mix, that should a designer know. The guy must have worked for Subaru or AMG before... Myth busted - cabriolets can be used year-round. We have driven Porsche cabrios during many winters and there are no downsides with them. As they don't have the metal top, the interior heats up maybe even more quickly! What we think: Stay away from the Turbo S - it has one very important pedal missing. Or if you have to order the Turbo S, order it with Option 498 "Without model designation" so that others will not understand that you have ordered a Turbo with automatic gearbox. Photos (c) Porsche AG