Porsche has taken the wraps off the 2026 Turbo S at the IAA Mobility show in Munich. Featuring a T-Hybrid powertrain with two electric turbochargers, new the flagship is the most powerful road-going 911 ever.
The new powertrain combines a 3.6-litre twin-turbo flat-six with a compact electric system, paired to an eight-speed PDK transmission with all-wheel drive. Output is a colossal 523kW (711PS) and 800Nm, resulting in a 0–100km/h sprint in a claimed 2.5 seconds, 0–200km/h in 8.4 seconds, before running on to a top speed of 322km/h. Porsche says the hybrid system not only adds power but also sharpens throttle response, aided by the e-turbos.
Despite carrying 85kg more weight than the outgoing model, the new Turbo S is substantially quicker on track. Testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife saw it lap in just 7:03.92 – nearly 14 seconds faster than before. Development driver Jörg Bergmeister said:
“You don’t feel the weight gain. On the contrary – the car is much more agile, has more grip and is significantly faster than its predecessor in all relevant sections of the track.”
Supporting the extra performance is a wider rear tyre setup, new ceramic composite brakes measuring 420mm on the front and 410mm on the back – the largest fitted to a two-door Porsche – and an active aero package with cooling flaps, a deployable front diffuser, and an adaptive rear wing. Chassis upgrades include a 400V electro-hydraulic roll control system as standard, improving both stability and ride comfort.
Visually, the 2026 Turbo S introduces Porsche’s new ‘Turbonite’ design theme, with exclusive trim details inside and out. The body is wider than a Carrera’s, with fresh vents and a titanium sports exhaust providing a more assertive soundtrack.
Buyers can also personalise through Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, which offers options ranging from carbon roof panels to lightweight carbon wiper arms.
In Australia, prices for the new 911 Turbo S Coupe start from $577,300, while the Cabriolet starts from $598,000 (excluding on-roads). Local deliveries are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026.
