Porsche 2026 911 Turbo S: 701 hp, 7:03 Nürburgring

Porsche’s 2026 911 Turbo S (992.2) is a major mechanical overhaul built around a 3.6‑liter T‑Hybrid flat‑six that produces 701 hp and a broader 590 lb·ft torque band; Porsche timed the car at 7:03.92 around the Nürburgring. The engine uses twin electrically assisted turbochargers that can spin to roughly 145,000 rpm, lower compression with bespoke pistons, a revised head and valvetrain, and an 80‑hp electric motor mounted between the engine and an eight‑speed automatic, supported by a 400‑volt electrical architecture. Chassis and control updates include Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control active sway bars, advanced aerodynamics, and wide 325‑section rear tires to help deliver very high on‑track pace despite an approximate 3,829 lb curb weight and all‑wheel drive. The exterior is significantly more aggressive with added venting, wheelarch cutouts and a dramatic rear/exhaust layout, while the cabin remains largely Carrera‑derived. Separately, Porsche continues to explore extreme internal‑combustion concepts (including a patented W‑shaped 18‑cylinder) even as it pursues hybrid and EV development and aftermarket performance projects like 9ff’s GT9.