2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Revealed

By Ganesh

Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 16:46 [IST]

The all new Porsche 911 Turbo has been unveiled. The 2014 model year Porsche 911 Turbo will be get its global launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show, following which it will launched by the end of the year, marking the end of Porsche's year long 50th anniversary celebrations.

The two new Porsche 911 models, the Turbo and the Turbo S are a significant improvement over the outgoing models and offer 16 percent better fuel economy as well as increased power output. With a kerb weight of just 1570 kg the new Porsche 911 Turbo has superior power to weight ratio compared to the older models.

2014 model year Porsche 911 Turbo will be priced at $149,250 in the U.S upon launch, while the Turbo S will be offered for $182,050. A jump in price of $10,800 and $20,400 respectively over its predecessors. Indian pricing will be updated soon. More details can be found in the following image gallery.

Engine and transmission

Twin turbocharged 3.8 liter flat six engine with direct fuel injection
Transmission: PDK seven speed dual clutch gearbox

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo

Performance: 513 HP engine propels the car to 100 km/h from a standstill in 3.2 seconds when fitted with the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Performance: The additional boost from the turbo generates 552 HP in the Turbo S model, improving its 0-100 km/h time to 3.1 seconds.

Top speed for both models is limited to 317 km/h

Despite the improved performance Porsche claims the new and improved engine delivers a combined fuel economy of 29.1 mpg.

Active rear wheel steering

The new Porsche 911 Turbo has an all wheel drive system. A special feature about the new powertrain is the active rear wheel steering.

Porsche explains: "At speeds up to 31 mph, the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction (counter) to the front wheels. Leading to a virtual shortening of the wheelbase. This makes the turning circle smaller, the steering behaviour in bends much more dynamic and tangibly facilitates manoeuvring."

Similarly, "At speeds over 49 mph, the system steers the rear wheels in the same direction as that of the front wheels. This results in a virtual wheelbase extension and enhanced driving stability, for example during fast lane changes on the motorway. Between 31 mph and 49 mph, the system continually switches between counter steering and harmonised steering."

Porsche Active Aerodynamics system (PAA)

For the first time Porsche has employed an active aerodynamic system such as the ones seen in other more expensive hypercars. The system features active rear and front spoilers.

The spoilers (both rear and front) deploy in three stages. At low speeds they are completely retracted. At speeds over 120 km/h the spoilers extend partially to offer stability. The spoilers are fully deployed at the press of a button, at which the car gains supreme control and stability at high speeds, due to the added downforce.