Quick Highlights:
- Porsche confirms September 7 release of a new 911 Turbo/Turbo S.
- Hybrid power on the first-ever Turbo models, which are predicted to exceed 700 hp.
- Updated aero and design tweaks spotted during testing this year
- Sales expected to start in 2026, with prices revealed later
Say the words Porsche 911 Turbo and you’re not just naming a car—you’re invoking nearly fifty years of performance mythology. The first Turbo, the 930 back in 1975, was equal parts genius and menace: a huge rear wing, laggy boost that hit like a hammer, and handling that demanded respect. It scared plenty of people, but it also rewrote the rulebook on what a sports car could be.
Fast-forward to today, and the badge is about to undergo its most dramatic change yet. On September 7 at 15:00 CEST, Porsche will pull the cover off what everyone assumes is the refreshed 992.2 Turbo and Turbo S. The teasers are already live—actor and racer Patrick Dempsey strapped in for a brutal launch, Porsche cheekily dropping the line “faster than schnell.” Old-school fans will recognize that nod to the 944 Turbo ads, but this time the subtext is clear: the next Turbo isn’t just faster, it’s electrified.
And this isn’t coming out of nowhere. Earlier in the year, it was confirmed that Porsche drops 700 HP Hybrid Turbo S as part of its next wave of performance cars. The September reveal is simply Porsche turning up the volume on a story that’s been building all summer.
Why a Hybrid Turbo?
The Turbo was never about compromise, so when Porsche says it’s adding hybrid power, it isn’t chasing headlines—it’s making sure the car survives the future without losing its edge. Europe’s emissions rules are only getting tougher, but Turbo buyers don’t care about regulations; they care about neck-snapping acceleration. Porsche had to build a system that satisfied both.
That’s where the T-Hybrid comes in. We’ve already seen it in the new 911 GTS: a 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six backed by an electric turbo and a motor assist. It doesn’t just add numbers to the spec sheet—it fills in the dead spots, killing lag and punching harder out of corners. On the GTS, it adds 54 hp and 110 lb-ft, which is already a big deal.
The Turbo’s version will be stronger. Expect 600-plus horsepower in the standard car and more than 700 in the Turbo S. The old Turbo S was no slouch at 640 hp and 0–62 mph in 2.7 seconds, but the hybrid’s instant torque could slice that to 2.5. We’re talking supercar pace, but in a 911 you can still drive to the office.
Teasers, Testing, and Telltale Wings
Porsche hasn’t confirmed the car outright, but all signs point to the Turbo. Spy shots earlier this year showed Turbo test mules in Colorado with active front intake flaps similar to the new GTS—another clue toward hybrid hardware. The teaser silhouette also reveals a taller Turbo-style wing, leaving little doubt about what’s hiding under the sheet.
The Bigger Picture
The Turbo and Turbo S are not the only electrified versions of the 911 on their way. A hybrid-assisted GT2 RS is also strongly rumoured in 2026, which would drive the performance stakes even higher. Chatter of a revival of Slantnose, too, is scanty.
Nevertheless, Porsche has been absolutely categorical about one thing: the 911 will not make the full switch to electricity this decade. The car is still powered by the flat-six engine that is the soul of the car even as its performance is being redefined with the hybrid technology. The 718 Boxster and Cayman by comparison will become full EV later this decade, and their gas history ends.
It is why the 911 is not only the flagship of Porsche- it is their final gas-powered vehicle.
Sales Timeline and Outlook
The rejuvenated Turbo and Turbo S are likely to arrive in 2026. There is no word on pricing yet, but with the Turbo S already starting around six figures, a little electrification and performance will push the sticker to a higher price, almost certainly.
Final Words
The Turbo has always been Porsche’s great contradiction: a car you can commute in on Monday and take drag-racing on Saturday. Every generation sharpened that balance, but this refresh feels different. Hybrid power isn’t about appeasing regulators—it’s about making the 911 Turbo quicker, sharper, and somehow even harder to catch.
Come September 7, when the sheet finally comes off, it won’t just be another facelift. It’ll be a marker in the 911’s timeline—the moment the most famous supercar slayer from Stuttgart plugged into the future. Faster than Schnell, and now electrified.
Source: Porsche
