October 30th, 2016 | By Sal Ialuna

Recently, in early April 2016, the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models were revealed and released for the new generation 991.5, as a more revised update to the 991 for the 2017 model year, which had been around in production since the end of 2012. Now the new 2017 Turbo and Turbo S have been released, after the newly designed Carrera and Carrera S had been more recently reviewed by many Porsche enthusiasts for its authenticity and noticeable appearance changes to the previous generation 911’s.

The heritage traces back to 1963 when the 911 was first introduced. And with the recent release of the new generation (991.5) released in April 2016, everyone knew it wouldn’t be very long before the classic 911 Turbo models got their updates for 2017. And those would come to the prospective buyers, I now know, with particular excitement and happiness, now that even the standard 911s will be powered by a twin-turbocharged engine of their own.

So now, the 3-year wait for official images and information on the updated 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S models, from Porsche is now complete. As with the new Carrera and Carrera S, both the Turbo and Turbo S models are up by approximately 20 horsepower, from 520 to 540 and from 560 to 580. The newest Turbo models have still kept their 3.8-liter engines from the original 911 coupe and convertible, so, the engine size stays at the exact same size, at least not yet before the next generation.

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S

Assisted by their now standard seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmissions and stardard all-wheel drive, the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo has stated that the zero-to-60-mph acceleration times are down to 2.9 seconds for the Turbo and a very quick 2.8 seconds for the 911 Turbo S. In the case for the S, according to Porsche. I wouldn’t be surprised if I were to see those zero-to- sixty times drop by even a tenth or two when the engines are broken in at about forty-thousand miles, given that it was rumoured that some people saw a 2.8-second time in recent years such as the 2014 and 2015 Turbo S Convertible, which, when tested, tipped the scales at slightly more than 3750 pounds, making it one of the heaviest and largest of the 911 variants so far.

In addition to the now revised stability-control areas (most noticeable on the new PSM Sport Mode with a slightly higher in number slip threshold). One of the many interesting new feature for both 2017 911 Turbo and Turbo S, is a dynamic boost function, which Porsche claims maintains the boost pressure for a short amount of time after the driver lifts off the throttle. This is done by briefly interrupting the fuel delivery while keeping the throttle valve slightly open, of which it is said to have improved throttle response specifically “during spirited driving,” according to Porsche, which 911 Turbo owners are known to act in every now and again in this case.

I have also heard rumours that some of those same people like to keep their right feet to the floor for as long as possible, so they may be somewhat interested in hearing that, given enough road length, the Turbo will touch 198 mph (increased from the original 196 mph for the 991), while the Turbo S hits the 200-mph mark for the first time since its release in 1963, its top end speed increased from 198 mph to a whopping 205 mph.

As originally thought of by many, a good amount of the standard features that made the standard 2017 Carrera an even prettier sight to see have been brought over to both of the Turbos, as well, including the new, three-dimensional taillamps and the new, completely revised door coverings that nicely clean up the initial appearance in the area of the nicely trimmed door handles. The Turbo models also get their own revised front fascia, featuring “squared-off, black-trimmed” intakes with recently discovered twin horizontal LED bars, originally tested and used with the Macan and 918, while the rear receives race designed outboard vents, not disected but trisected by its slim vanes, as well as a new blackened trim panel that beautifully combines the quad trapezoidal tailpipes.

The standard Turbo’s exhaust tips are now finished beautifully in chrome, whilest the S model gets black chrome trim instead. The decklid air intake gets vertical vanes, new for this year, as with the standard models, now being separated into two square-shaped apertures. All together, the look appears slightly busier looking than before, and while no Carrera can be considered unattractive, by any stretch of the imagination, it may be argued, that the now slightly more-elegant standard spec Carrera is the more handsome car. Alike to the minimal seeming Carrera, the 911 Turbos’ interior changes mostly involving the featurring of a steering wheel inspired by the recently sold out 918 hybrid supercars, which comes standard in this situation, as does the optional “Sport Chrono package”.

A newly introduced seven-inch touch-screen infotainment system employs smartphone-app functionality, and also accepts finger-selected character inputs, and it also gets navigation assistance which is incorporated from Google Earth and the Google Street View. Some other noteworthy additions to the 991.5 generation for 2017 model year include standard front and rear parking assist, LED dynamic headlamps, and new wheels measuring 20x 9 inches in front and 20x 11.5 inches in the back, with center-locking hubs on all of the Turbo S models.

Also included standard on the S are 18-way power seats, carbon-fiber interior trim, and, as an added plus, Porsche’s carbon-ceramic brakes. All this is very pleasant, especially to the eyes, now, if you want to take a closer look at these luscious new Turbos, your local Porsche dealership will most likely be stockpiled with the newest Porsche 911s as they have gone quite desireable. The pre-destination prices are starting at $159,200 for the 911 Turbo coupe and $171,500 for the 911 Turbo cabriolet; 911 Turbo S models start at a pricey $188,100 before applicable options for the coupe model and around $200,000 for the ragtop convertible model before options.

The prices come at a very steep number, but I believe, personally that it is worth it. With a fair amount of options, the prices can easily topple over into the mid-to-early two-hundred- grand mark. But for that two-hundred grand, you get a bountiful amount of option s and exceptional German engineering from the company that specializes in it best. Porsche has always been known to have a strong touch of mechanical wisdom and profession when it comes to engineering their vehicles. And reflecting upon the new release of the Porsche 911, 911 S, 911 Targa, 911 4S, 911 Turbo, Turbo S, GTS, GT3, R, you name it, they have successfully crafted it.

Now, the day that the 911 S was released I attended the invite only event at my local Porsche dealership and was genuinely impressed, it was well equipped, clean looking and looked like a legit, genuine supercar, and the price reflected it.