The Porsche 911 Turbo clearly signals its increased dynamic capabilities. The body now measures 1,900 millimetres (plus 20 millimetres ) above the rear axle. Thanks to unique front wings, width has grown at the front by 45 mm to 1,840 millimetres (previously 1,795 millimetres ). The track widths have also increased correspondingly: The distance is now 1,600 millimetres (plus 10 millimetres) at the rear and 1,583 millimetres (plus 42 millimetres) at the front.
The new front end, which features wider air intake openings, has a characteristic Turbo look with dual front light modules. The newly designed, pneumatically extendible front spoiler ensures aerodynamic performance. The 911 Turbo is equipped as standard with LED headlights with PDLS Plus. Its new rear end, featuring tailpipes in the rectangular design characteristic of Turbo models, harmoniously matches the rear light bar that is one of the defining features of the current 911 generation.
New and exclusive: optional lightweight glass
Like for all 911 Coupés, innovative lightweight glass is optionally available for the windows of the closed 911 Turbo. This composite glass weighs around 4 kg less than the parts used normally in series production. The body weight in the area above the shoulder line that is important for driving dynamics is thus reduced, thereby lowering the centre of gravity. Compared to the series production glass, the lightweight glass is made from thinner outer panes and chemically prestressed inner panes. The special glass structure is not just lighter, but also offers improved heat and noise insulation.
Adaptive aerodynamics with more downforce, Wet mode and air brake
The adaptive aerodynamics components contribute to the performance delivered by the 911 Turbo. The downforce is increased by 15 percent thanks to the newly designed active front spoiler and rear wing, thereby guaranteeing even greater driving stability and dynamics at higher speeds. The maximum downforce in the Performance position (Sport Plus mode activated) is now around 170 kg.
New functions include Wet mode and the air brake. If the sensor system equipped as standard detects a wet road surface, a corresponding warning is displayed to the driver in the instrument cluster. If the driver then activates Wet mode by means of the mode switch, the aerodynamic control systems adapt the balance in favour of greater downforce on the rear axle. This in turn increases the contact between the tyres and road.
The 911 Turbo also has an air brake function. In case of emergency braking at high speeds, the front spoiler and rear wing are moved to the Performance position. The higher drag force and increased downforce reduce the braking distance, depending on the initial speed and road conditions. Driving stability is also improved during braking.
