The 2025-2026 iteration of the Porsche 911 Turbo S (internally the 992.2 generation) has been launched in India with an ex-showroom starting price of ₹3.80 crore. Bookings are now open through Porsche’s Indian dealer network, and deliveries are expected to commence in the second half of 2026.
Powertrain & Performance
Under the bonnet, this latest Turbo S moves into more electrified territory. It is powered by a 3.6-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine paired with electric turbochargers (e-turbos) and an integrated electric motor. This hybridised setup delivers 711 hp and 800 Nm of torque.
Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox. The result: a claimed 0-100 km/h time of just 2.5 seconds, and a top speed of 322 km/h. Porsche claims a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 7 minutes 03.92 seconds for this model—around 14 seconds faster than the outgoing version.
Design & Exterior Highlights
While retaining the signature 911 silhouette, the new Turbo S receives a more aggressive, wider stance and a host of aerodynamic upgrades:
- Active front diffuser and enlarged air intakes ahead of the rear wheel arches.
- Centre-lock wheels: 20″ at the front, 21″ at the rear, with each tyre even wider than before.
- A distinctive “Turbonite” bronze-grey finish, applied abundantly to both exterior trim and interior details for Turbo-model exclusivity.
- Massive carbon-ceramic brakes—the largest ever fitted to a two-door Porsche—420 mm front discs and 410 (or 440 in some sources) mm rear discs.
Interior & Technology
Inside, Porsche has blended high-performance credentials with luxury and connectivity:
- 18-way adjustable sports seats with memory function, dual-zone climate control.
- A fully digital driver display, central touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Rich use of the Turbonite finish also inside: on the steering wheel, dashboard, seat stitching, and even the stopwatch atop the dash.
- For India, the Sport Chrono package is standard, which bundles performance-enhancing features.
Market Context & Competitors
With a starting price of ₹3.80 crore in India, the Turbo S sits at the upper end of the premium sports-car market. In effect, it competes with ultra-rare and expensive rivals from marques like Ferrari and McLaren—for example, the Ferrari 296 GTB and McLaren Artura are cited as rivals for the Indian market.
Given its hybridised drivetrain, Porsche positions this 911 as a bridge between pure internal-combustion performance and the requirement to integrate electrification for future regulation and performance benefits.
Why It Matters
- This is the most powerful 911 production model ever offered by Porsche in series (with 711 hp) in the 911 line-up.
- The introduction of electric turbochargers marks a significant technological step, reducing lag, improving throttle response, and enhancing performance across the rev range.
- In markets like India, where import duties, taxes, and exclusivity drive prices higher, the fact that Porsche is offering this vehicle shows a commitment to delivering flagship performance models locally.
- The 911 has always had a degree of everyday usability, and despite the ultra-performance upgrades, Porsche still markets the Turbo S as usable for daily driving and long-distance cruising.
Things To Consider
- Being a highly exclusive model with a ₹3.80 crore price tag, servicing, insurance, and potential depreciation/resale dynamics should be carefully considered.
- The car’s performance envelope is extremely high; owners should ideally have access to appropriate driving environments (race track, performance driving school) to fully exploit the capability safely and responsibly.
- Though Porsche offers high-quality service networks in major Indian cities, logistics and parts availability may be more complex for such top-tier models.
- Wait times may apply—deliveries are slated for H2 2026, so early booking does not guarantee immediate availability.
Conclusion
The Porsche 911 Turbo S represents a landmark in Porsche’s iconic 911 lineage. At ₹3.80 crore (ex-showroom in India), it brings together blistering performance (711 hp, 0-100 km/h in 2.5 s, 322 km/h top speed), advanced hybridised turbo-technology, aggressive styling, and high-end luxury.
For the buyer looking for a daily-usable supercar that retains the refined and mature character of a Porsche 911 yet delivers outright performance, this model stands as perhaps the ultimate statement of that duality.