992 Porsche 911 Turbo S Obliterates Lamborghini Supercars Like They’re Nothing

Take, for instance, the 992 Turbo S in the featured video. Even though it’s the convertible, therefore heavier than the coupe body style, the range-topping model makes easy work of the Lamborghini Huracan, Aventador, Audi R8, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, BMW X5 M, Audi RS 6 Avant, a modified Audi S3 sedan, as well as a modified Audi S3 hatchback. Save for a handful of fast machines, it’s unstoppable in a straight line.

Capable of hitting 100 kilometers per hour (97 miles per hour) in 2.7 seconds on the standard rubber boots, the 992 Turbo S features a 3.8-liter boxer that’s actually a 3.7 considering that it displaces 3,746 cubic centimeters. Two variable-geometry turbochargers help the six-cylinder mill crank out 650 PS (641 horsepower) and 800 Nm (590 pound-feet) of torque from 2,500 to 4,000 rpm, figures that wouldn’t mean a thing without the rear-biased weight balance, PDK tranny, and trick launch control.

Tipping the scales at 1,715 kilograms (3,781 pounds) for the coupe, the 992 Turbo S is running a staggered setup: 255/35 by 20 inches up front and 315/30 by 21 inches out back. Aero is another highlight of the German land missile, which flaunts a pneumatically extendable front spoiler and a huge rear wing that provides 15 percent more downforce than the 991.2 model.

Currently the most powerful and the quickest Neunelfer in the lineup, the grand touring-oriented Turbo S costs from $207,000 for the coupe and $219,800 for the cabriolet, excluding freight charge. For the sake of comparison, the most expensive Taycan available to purchase right now is the Turbo S with the Cross Turismo body style at $187,600 before taxes.