PORSCHE 911 Turbo S (997) 2010-2011 Photos, engines & full specs

For some, the Porsche Turbo was not enough so a Turbo S version was launched in 2010. While it retained most of the features of the non-S version, it added more power and torque.

Since the introduction of the Porsche Turbo in the 911 line-up, it was considered the flagship of the 911 armada. It was the best balance between performance, comfort, and luxury for a supercar. And, with the all-wheel-drive system, it was a true, four-seasons, supercar.

For the 2010 model, the Turbo S featured large air intakes and bar-shaped LED turn-signals. In the side-scoops air intakes needed to cool the front brakes, the designer incorporated the daytime running lights with LED, instead of the usual foglights. The headlights featured optional dynamic lights that improved illumination on the bends due to a swiveling mechanism. On the upper side of the rear fenders, a twin air-intake was placed to help to cool and feed the engine with fresh air.

The interior was fitted as standard with a three-spoke steering wheel and aluminum paddle-shifters behind, to manually control the gears. The sport-bucket seats were fitted as standard. For the infotainment unit, Porsche installed the PCM (Porsche Communication Management), with iOS compatibility. For Android users, the car-manufacturer offered a special application.

The Turbo S featured a new engine management system that allowed a more aggressive of the intake valves and a bigger boost for the turbochargers from 1 bar (14.5 psi) to 1.2 bars (17.4 psi). The result was an increase in power by 30 hp over the regular 2010 Porsche Turbo. The direct-injected 3.8-liter engine was mated as standard to a 7-speed PDK (double-clutch) automatic gearbox.