- Spies have captured what appears to be the upcoming 911 Turbo Touring.
- Based on the new 911 Turbo S, it features a more restrained exterior design.
- Despite the restrained looks, the performance hybrid could have over 700 hp.
Porsche recently took the wraps off the facelifted 911 Turbo S, but there are even more variants in the works. Spy photographers have snapped one of them and it’s believed to be a Turbo Touring Cabriolet.
Designed to fly under the radar, the model is rumored to be a less extreme looking version of the new Turbo S. This certainly appears to be the case as we can see a familiar front fascia, which is hidden behind a half-hearted disguise.
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More notably, the prototype appears to eschew side scoops as the rear quarter panel disguise is believed to be a clever bit of trickery. Furthermore, the Turbo S’ prominent rear wing has been replaced by an active rear spoiler.
The rear bumper is covered by cladding, so it remains unclear if it will adopt a tamer design. However, this particular prototype wears a titanium sport exhaust system.
As Porsche noted during the unveiling of the 911 GT3 Touring, the moniker dates back to the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7. On the GT3, it eliminates the fixed rear wing and adds a Touring badge on the rear end.
The model also sports a handful of other minor changes including an “adapted fin design on the underbody to provide aerodynamic balance.”
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The Turbo Touring is expected to debut next year with a familiar hybrid powertrain that consists of a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine with two eTurbos. The standard model also has an eight-speed PDK transmission with an integrated electric motor, which is fed by a 1.9 kWh battery pack.
This setup gives the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet a combined output of 701 hp (523 kW / 711 PS) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It enables the model to rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 2.5 seconds, run the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds, and hit a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h).
That sounds perfect for distinguished ladies and gentlemen, who want a high-performance convertible that doesn’t shout about it.
However, they’ll need a big bank account as the regular 911 Turbo S Cabriolet begins at $284,300 before a $2,350 destination fee.
