The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S is an enticing piece of kit, and one example just happened to fall in the hands of AutoBildSportsCars, who decided to subject it to a couple of tests including the mandatory hot lap, on the Sachsenring in this case.
The brand-new, range-topping 911 put its skills to good use, completing the course in a staggering 1:30.48.
So, what does this mean compared to other big names? Well, for one, that’s roughly one second slower than the McLaren 720S, yet a few tenths of a second quicker than the Lamborghini Huracan Evo and Ferrari 488 GTB. Its predecessor, the 991.2 Turbo S, did a 1:32.30, whereas the modern 911 Carrera S lapped the track in 1:32.36.
Review: 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Is All About Insane Speeds And Subtlety
Prior to being set loose on the track, the modern-day 911 Turbo S was driven up to 314 km/h, or 195 mph. During the acceleration test, which likely took place on the Autobahn, its 0-62 (0-100 km/h) was recorded at 2.5 seconds – or two tenths less than the official number, while in the 0-124 mph and 0-186 mph (0-200 / 0-300 km/h) sprints, it needed 8.5 and 26.6 seconds respectively.
The official spec sheet claims that the 911 Turbo S needs 8.9 seconds to get to 120 mph (193 km/h) from a standstill and has a 205 mph (330 km/h) top speed. This is made possible by the advanced aerodynamics and powerful 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six, which pumps out 641 HP (650 PS / 478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. The Turbo S also features limited-slip differentials at the center and rear, standard active suspension, rear-wheel steering and all-wheel drive.
With an MSRP of $203,500 for the Coupe, the 911 Turbo S is a car reserved for the elite, although it can evidently keep up with much more exotic, and expensive, machinery.