Porsche has pulled the covers off the most powerful 911 Turbo S ever – the new Exclusive Series.
Limited to a production run of just 500 units, the new model gains 27bhp over the regular Turbo S, taking its power output up to 599bhp. Torque from the 3.8-litre flat-six engine remains unchanged at 553lb/ft.
Despite this boost in power, the Exclusive Series boasts the same performance figures as the regular Turbo S, dispatching the sprint from 0-60mph in just 2.7 seconds before hitting a top speed of 205mph.
Exclusive Series cars will be finished by hand at Porsche’s in-house personalisation department – the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. As far as the car’s exterior is concerned, its new Golden Yellow Metallic paint finish – which is only available on this model – is the most notable addition.
This appears on the body, the design lines of the black 20-inch wheels, and on the badges that adorn the black brake calipers.
Carbon-fibre components have also been fitted to the new Porsche, with the roof, bonnet and side skirts being constructed from the material. However, these have not contributed to any weight savings.
In the cabin, the sports seats are upholstered in two layers of perforated leather, while seams and the Turbo S lettering on the headrests have also been finished in Golden Yellow. A plate on the passenger’s side displays the car’s limited-edition number.
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series is priced from £186,916. While the new model costs a good deal of money, limited-run Porsches do have a history of dramatically appreciating in value.
Last year, Porsche released the 911 R with a price tag around the £137,000 mark. With only 991 produced, asking prices for used examples of the 911 R have reached £1million.
