2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Is a ‘Notable’ Upgrade Over Its Predecessor

Even though it’s quite a bit heavier, the new, hybrid 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S is also a lot quicker thanks to its power and engineering wizardry.

As Porsche fans are already well aware by now, the 911 truly defines the word evolution, as the iconic sports car has done precisely that – in smaller increments than most others – throughout the course of its existence. Unfortunately for some, the 911 has gotten larger and heavier over the years, and with the introduction of hybrid assist, that’s even more of the case lately. However, even though it’s quite a bit heavier than its predecessor, the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S is also notably quicker.

In this recent video from the YouTube channel DragTimes, we get to see a brand new 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S go up against the old, outgoing model, and the results are quite interesting, indeed. Outside of its incredibly expensive – and rare – paint color, the newer Turbo S is pretty much on par in terms of cost when compared to the older one here, though options always seem to negate such gaps in the world of Porsche.

The real difference between these two machines is what lies under the hood – the older 911 Turbo S is equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter inline-six that produces 640 horsepower, which flows to the wheels via the eight-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox in this case. That same transmission is used in the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S, but it also utilizes electric turbos on its updated 3.7-liter flat-six, which generates a cool 700 horsepower.

The new, hybrid Turbo S does tip the scales at around 200 pounds more than the old one, which begs the question – is all of that extra power enough to make up for its weight penalty? In a series of drag races, the older car manages to rocket from 0-60 mph in between 2.3 and 2.5 seconds, proving to be incredibly quick – and consistent. As for the quarter-mile, that flashes by in 10.2-10.3 seconds, which is undoubtedly quick as well.

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It isn’t quick enough to dethrone the brand new hybrid 911 Turbo S, however, which gets to 60 mph in just two seconds flat, and trips the lights in just 9.8 seconds across the quarter-mile. The instant throttle response and lack of turbo lag is rather notable on the new car as well, proving that electricity can make for a pretty useful tool when used in conjunction with internal combustion engines – and a little bit of engineering wizardry.

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.
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