Porsche 992.2 Turbo S Promises Blistering Performance As The Official Debute Grows Near

“Evolution, not revolution” is a term widely associated with the Porsche 911. While the original Porsche 911 Turbo was a bit of a pioneer, things have seemingly mellowed out, in the more recent generations as performance became more accessible and gradually more substantial.

Porsche is gradually completing the 992.2 update of the iconic sports car, and a revised Turbo S is almost upon us. The 992.2 update brought some firsts, such as the first production hybrid 911 in the form of the 992.2 Carrera GTS, which now features an ingenious T-Hybrid powertrain. Porsche enthusiasts are gradually getting onboard with the hybrid 911, which is good because the sports car's electrification will not be limited to the Carrera GTS. 

Recent spy shots reveal that the Porsche 992.2 Turbo S is almost production ready as the latest prototype scores almost zero camouflage. The main image I used clearly shows the differences from the 992.1 Turbo S model. The fixed ducktail spoiler no longer features upright edges, instead opting for a more classic design. You still get the active rear wing, though. 

Other exterior changes include a new diffuser, new wheel design, and new front apron, partially inspired by the current 911 GT3. Porsche made the odd decision to “camouflage” the area above the front air intakes with duct tape for a look that is somewhat reminiscent of the Porsche 991. Interior changes will likely be minor and will include a fully digital cluster like in the 992.2 Carrera GTS. The option of an analog tachometer would be nice, but seeing what Porsche has done with the other 992.2 variants so far, buyers will most probably receive a digital rev counter. 

Performance will be mind-blowing 

The T-Hybrid in the 992.2 Carrera GTS already showed what happens when you combine the advantages of electric power and internal-combustion engines. The mid-range 911 Carrera GTS suddenly became as quick as a 992.1 Turbo S around the Nürburgring. Porsche will not let that stand as the 992.2 Turbo S will, reportedly, future a more potent version of the T-Hybrid. Power is estimated at around 700 to 750 horsepower. 

This will, likely, be only for the Turbo S model. Porsche is working on two more 911 Turbo variants. One of those is a Turbo S Touring, which will be a more subtle variant without the side air intakes, and a different, low-drag spoiler.

The other one is a limited-production, retro-inspired variant, which is said to be rear-wheel-drive and feature a manual transmission. Sounds to me like another Sport Classic variant. The last iteration was based on the 992 Turbo. I suspect this limited-edition, driver-focused variant will not feature a hybrid powertrain and could retain the outgoing model's engine, with a few tweaks for more ponies. 

What is more interesting is that Porsche has powerful electric motors, featured in EV models like the Taycan, which develop up to 500 horsepower. Porsche could go a step further and give future 911 Turbo variants even more electrification, easily bumping power to over 800.

The real question is should Porsche do that, especially now that the company is back-tracking on its EV goals, and in the process of repurposing its EV-only models into hybrid and ICE-powered ones? Different outlets already speculate on some of the Porsche 992.2 Turbo S performance figures, expecting a 0 to 60 mph time of around 1.9 seconds. While there are more affordable alternatives to the base Porsche 992.2 Carrera, the 992.2 Turbo S sounds like it will be the end to all supercars.

But I am curious to hear what your thoughts are. Personally, I am thrilled about the rear-wheel-drive, manual 911 Turbo, as it will, likely, be the last time we get a high-performance, driver-centric variant of the 911 Turbo. Let me know what you think in the comment section below. 

Dimitar Angelov's automotive interests made him an expert in a wide variety of vehicles. Japanese brands like Toyota are closest to his heart, although performance cars in general are his favorite segment, which is why he is constantly on the lookout for the best deals on the market. Dimitar Angelov's car passion and knack for the written word led him to complete a Master of Arts in Media and Communications, and classic car restoration. Dim is happy to get behind the wheel of any car and share his impressions. You can follow Dimitar on X, Linked-in, Instagram, and Facebook.