Since Porsche launched the 2020 911 last week, we've been giving the 992 plenty of headline space. However, we mustn't forget that only the Carrera S and Carrera 4S have been presented and this won't hit the market until next year. As such, if we want to discuss spicier Neunelfer derivatives, we have to bring the 991.2 under the spotlights.
And we're here to do just that, since a 911 Turbo S has recently drag raced a Panamera Turbo S... well, the range-topping Panny isn't (just) called that anymore, as the second generation meant the badge has morphed into the Turbo S E-Hybrid.
In the process, the long-roof model became noticeably more muscular, but it also put on quite a lot of weight and is now as friendly to the scales as an elephant (don't worry, you'll get all the necessary numbers in the piece of footage at the bottom of the page).
The straight-line battle between the 911 Turbo S and the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid took place on a runway, so the drivers had all the room they needed to push the cars to the limit.
We're looking at a quarter- and half-mile challenger delivered by autocar, with the Brits paying attention to most details - our single complain is related to the fact that the rear-engined machine got the jump.
We'll take a bit of time to return to the 992 now and that's because we want to remind you that Zuffenhausen engineers are already out there, testing the new 911 Turbo.
The newcomer is set to land in the second half of next year, with prototypes having already revealed is larger active aerodynamics.
As for what the engined compartment hides, we should see the TT 3.8-liter flat-six retiring to make room for an all-new unit as a result of the ever-increasing efficiency requirements.
Then again, the wildest rumor out there regards the Turbo S, which might just become the Turbo S E-Hybrid.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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