The New 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Does It All

TL;DR

The 2026 911 Turbo S delivers 700+ hp with everyday luxury, but a massive price hike makes it hard to justify over its predecessor.

Key Points

• 1.Powertrain: New 3.6L twin-turbo hybrid flat-6 produces just over 700 hp and nearly 600 lb-ft of torque, up from ~530 hp in the GTS; hits 0–60 in ~2 seconds flat.
• 2.Price surge: Coupe jumped from $232,000 (2024) to $273,000 (2026); Cabriolet went from $245,000 to $287,000 — roughly a $40,000 increase in two model years with no base Turbo option remaining.
• 3.Performance gains: Porsche claims the new Turbo S laps the Nürburgring 14 seconds faster than the outgoing model, despite the cabriolet weighing over 4,000 lbs.
• 4.Daily drivability: Unlike GT3 variants, this car is genuinely comfortable in traffic, with no harsh ride or aggressive bucket seats — Doug calls it the best-performing car at its price you can actually daily drive.
• 5.Notable exterior changes: New vertical front grille slats, optional Sport Design Package (~$7,000) with circular exhausts, and new "Turbonite" gray-chrome finish on badges, wheels, and interior trim throughout.
• 6.Interior quirks: Includes a sport response button for a 20-second power boost, programmable diamond button, karaoke feature, a rear quarter window lockout system, and a configurable gauge cluster Doug praises highly.
• 7.Doug Score: 68/100 — one point lower than the outgoing Turbo S, not because it's worse, but because the price increase wasn't matched by a meaningful jump in excitement or driving enjoyment.