The all-new Porsche 911 Turbo S is the result of the advanced engineering of Porsche and is fitted with a turbocharged engine that delivers maximum power on the road. Porsche has achieved a unique advanced vehicle by staying true to the successful 40 years history of 911. This is a two-door coupe that is equipped with pioneering technologies and sports car characteristics to deliver a remarkable driving experience.
Supreme performance, an elegant design, and a comfortable luxurious interior are some of the most important attributes of 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S that make it an outstanding vehicle. This turbo vehicle contains the word “S” that shows its powerful yet sporty stance in an efficient manner. The coupe promises a bright future to Porsche and car enthusiasts who always prefer to buy luxury sports vehicles.
Porsche has simultaneously reinvented the 911 Turbo S with aggressive looks that efficiently combine with its power to enhance its performance. The interior of the coupe is designed to make each and every second of the ride comfortable with luxuries, innovative technologies, and modern safety features.
Here is a detailed review of 911 Turbo S with a closer look at its exterior, interior, engine performance, technologies, and safety features.
Design of 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S
The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S is designed with an ambition to conquer the road with its impressive attributes that the car enthusiasts can expect from the vehicles of Porsche. The attractive design of the vehicle ad an aggressive stance to its profile that leaves a long-lasting presence wherever this vehicle goes. While sitting in the interior, the driver and passengers can comfortably enjoy the ride as the interior has been improved to be a sensation.
Exterior
For Porsche, it has always been not to follow the trends but to set them. Built on such enthusiasm, the exterior of 911 Turbo S exudes beauty and aggressive looks that make it eye-catching and attractive. The usage of light-weight materials in the construction of the body of the coupe has reduced the overall weight that enhances the performance and makes its movement easier.
It has an attractive exterior that demands a second look from car enthusiasts. The front fascia of the coupe underlines the dynamism of the vehicle with black airblades and stylish front lights. It has large air intakes in the front bumper that keep the engine cool and reduce the air drag for better stability. The available auto rear spoiler enables a smooth passage of air around the vehicle’s body for enhanced aerodynamics by automatically activating at fast speed.
It has LED headlights that are integrated into the air intakes and make the front of the coupe more purposeful. These LED headlights automatically adjust to the changing road conditions for a better view. The Porsche 911 Turbo S has three-dimensional LED taillights that improve the vehicle’s visibility for other commuters. The available four-point daytime running lights also increase the visibility of the coupe during the daytime drive.
The coupe has a rear lid grille with vertical slats to attract admiring glances wherever it goes. The powerfully shaped high-gloss black twin tailpipes of the coupe produce a thrilling sound at fast speed. It has sporty design exterior mirrors with V-shaped mirror base that make the exterior look more purposeful. The 2017 Porsche 911 has 20-inch alloy wheels that provide a strong grip on different kinds of terrains to make the ride smooth and efficient.
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Interior
The features in the interior of 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S are ergonomically fitted to enhance the convenience level of the driver and passengers. It has a spacious cabin with extra headroom and legroom for the front passengers to make the ride easy. However, the room for rear passengers is not large but still enough to comfortably accommodate two persons.
High quality materials are used in the interior design with leather surfaces that make the interior a true example of craftsmanship. The cabin of 911 Turbo S is direct and driver focused to put the driver in complete control of the ride. The interior of this coupe exudes a sporty character with an urge to be seated. A dual-zone air conditioning system is fitted in the cabin that enables the passengers to set their desired temperatures regardless of the weather conditions.
The cabin of the 911 Turbo S is fitted with four seats that provide seating to 4 persons. It has sports bucket front seats that are superbly angled to make the ride of the driver and front passenger comfortable. These front seats offer electric adjustment of seat height, squab angle and squab depth, backrest angle, and four-way lumbar support to let the occupants sit comfortably. Three-way adjustable heated seats come as an option and can be used according to the taste of its customers.
A three-spoke leather trimmed new GT sports steering wheel with electric height and reach adjustment is fitted in the cabin that is mounted with driver’s assistance controls to put the driver in complete control of the vehicle. All features are ergonomically fitted on the steering wheel that allows the driver to control different functions of the coupe without taking his eyes off the road. A driver center instrument cluster is also placed behind the steering wheel to show important information related to the vehicle in the digital display.
Performance Attributes
To improve the performance of the all-new 911 Turbo S, the engineers of Porsche have introduced excellent performance based systems that help in achieving a better driving experience. The available Porsche Traction Management (PTM) is an active all-wheel drive system that effectively distributes the drive power among the wheels. It has antislip regulation (ASR) that prevents wheel spin to maintain the stability.
The available Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) improves the steering response and works in conjunction with an electronic rear differential lock to effectively distribute the torque among rear wheels for better stability at high speed. Thanks to the rear-axle steering, the daily drive of Porsche 911 Turbo S has become more stable as it provides greater agility without losing the stability at higher speeds. An advanced Porsche Active Management System (PASM) is fitted with the vehicle to continuously absorb the road shocks for better driving experience on different kinds of terrains.
The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S has Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) that is an active antiroll system and improves the cornering manoeuvres of the vehicle. When the driver drives the vehicle up to approximately 35 Km/h the available Front-axle Lift System raises the vehicle body by around 40 mm to make the ride smooth. It has Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) that effectively adjusts the multi-stage adjustable front spoiler and rear spoiler to improve the aerodynamics of 911. The driver of the coupe can select different driving modes to adjust the vehicle according to the road conditions. These driving modes are Normal, Sport, and Sport Plus.
It comes with a 3.8-litre turbocharged F6 engine that is capable of producing 580 horsepower and a torque of 700Nm. This engine is paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission and supports a four-wheel drive. With this engine, the 911 can reach 0-100 Km/h in just 2.9 seconds at a top speed of 330 Km/h. It provides a combined fuel efficiency of 9.1-litre per 100 Km.
Technologies
Porsche has equipped the all-new 911 Turbo S with advanced technologies that make the ride entertaining. The available technologies include a capacitive touchscreen that is fitted in the dashboard so the driver and passengers can control different technological functions of the vehicle. It has following important technologies:
- Auto Start/Stop Function
- Porsche Track Precision App
- Porsche Communication Management
- USB Port
- CD/DVD Drive
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- SD Card Readers
- iPhone Connectivity
- Connect Plus
- Real-time Traffic Information
- Navigation System
- Porsche Car Connect
- Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
- 12-speakers BOSE Surround Sound System
Safety Features
The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S is fitted with modern safety features that make it an ideal safe coupe to be driven in different road conditions. Following are the important safety features:
- Porsche Stability Management
- Automatic Brake Differential
- Anti-slip Regulation
- Porsche Dynamic Light System
- Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
- Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
- Multiple Airbags
- Porsche Side Impact Protection System
- Traction Control
- Vehicle Stability Control
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Cruise Control
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear-view Camera
Price and Availability in the UAE
The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S is available in the UAE at a starting price of AED 703,000.
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