On June 7, less than one month after Porsche produced its
one millionth 911, the German marque announced another milestone with the 2018
Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Coupe—the most powerful 911 Turbo S
created.
But the exclusivity goes deeper than what’s under the hood, as the
hand-finished car presents new aesthetics inside and out, along with the option
of a matching Porsche Design timepiece as complement.
At the heart of this Hercules is a 3.8-liter, twin-turbo
flat-6 engine that generates 607 hp and 553 ft lbs of torque. With 27 horses
more than the standard Turbo S, the coupe is also .3 seconds quicker. The power
train, which also includes a 7-speed PDK transmission, allows the car to crush
zero to
100 kmh (60 mph) in 2.8 seconds and reach a track speed of up to 330 kmh (205 mph).
Along with its Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control and Porsche
Active Suspension Management, the marque fine-tunes the two-door titan’s
handling with the addition of Porsche Active Suspension Management and the
Sport Chrono package—features that are usually available only as options. All
of the above gets translated to the road through 20-inch center-lock wheels,
and is tamed by the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system which
bolsters the vehicle’s already arresting performance.
The Exclusive Series Coupe’s definitive design elements
include extensive use of composite materials, such as the carbon-fiber roof,
side skirts, and trunk lid. Aerodynamics are accentuated with the integrated
Aerokit that comprises a new front spoiler, a redesigned deck lid (with fixed
spoiler and side winglets), and an automatic rear wing. To further distance
itself from the more mainstream model, the car is presented in Porsche’s Golden
Yellow Metallic paint contrasted with two carbon-fiber bands across the roof
and rear.
The pilot and passenger are pampered within the
carbon-fiber–trimmed interior with 18-way adjustable leather seats, a Burmester
sound system, and the Porsche Communication Management system. The latter
includes navigation, entertainment, and connectivity features—many of which can
be accessed from the steering wheel for convenience.
To commemorate the car, Porsche Design has developed the
customizable Chronograph 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series timepiece. The
titanium-cased watch, which features a carbon steel dial and the manufacture’s
first proprietary movement, also reflects the automobile’s auric livery.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Coupe is produced
by the new Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur atelier—specializing in bespoke
builds—at the automaker’s facility in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Only 500 examples
will be made, each available at a starting price of Euro 230.200 ($257,500).
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