997 Turbo will be shown...

[Klint]

...at the upcoming British Motorshow. :D

I have doubts that this information is supposed to be out of the hat, so you heard it here first. ;)

http://www.motorshowlive.com/

Us being us have been invited to check it out, depending on the dates we'll definitely be going, so expect a Mini-report on the car and a 'behind the scenes of the Porsche stand feature'.

I've also been given some stats of the upcoming 997 Turbo, i'm unsure if I'm supposed to publish these or not, so I wont be too specific.

Power: 3.8Litre 'Boxer' 6, within the 450-480bhp range. Expect Torque to match.

0-60mph: Porsche have had the 997 Turbo hit this in 4.1 seconds, some have been even faster but these haven't been "released", so 4.1 will be down on the official spec sheet for the car.

If you have any more queries about the performance specs of the car, then post them here, I'll try my best to answer them. :thumb:

[Klint]

1st of June here we come! :D

[Erik]

Porsche today announced it is extending its 911 range to include the 911 Turbo S. The new model will be available as both a Coupe and a Cabriolet and will go on sale in August 2004. The Turbo S is based on the 2004 911 Turbo and will join the all-new 911 Carrera and Carrera S in the 2005 model year line-up. Just last week Porsche released the first details and photos of the new-generation 911 models.

The 2005 911 Turbo S, with power from the 3.6 twin-turbocharged horizontally opposed flat-six cylinder engine, produces 444 HP (SAE) and 457 lb.-ft. of torque between 3,500 and 4,500 rpm, up from 415 HP (SAE) and 415 lb.-ft. in the 911 Turbo. The Turbo S has a maximum track-speed of 190 mph (307 km/h) and accelerates from a standing start to 124 mph (200 km/h) in just 13.6 seconds, 0.8 seconds quicker than the 911 Turbo.

Standard equipment on the 911 Turbo S includes further developed Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB®). The internally ventilated ceramic discs have a diameter of 13.78 inches, both front and back. The front brakes use six-piston monobloc fixed callipers rather than the four-piston version used on the 911 Turbo. Ceramic composite brake discs provide a 50-percent weight savings compared to conventional metal discs. This reduces unsprung weight, enhances shock absorber response and vehicle handling.

In addition to the Turbo S logo on the rear lid and on door mouldings and centre console, the Turbo S is identified by its 18-inch wheels painted in “GT silver metallic” with colored Porsche crests. Other standard features include cruise control, a six CD changer system and a green-tinted band at the top of the windscreen. Also for this new model, special dark olive metallic paint is a no-cost option.

Inside, the Turbo S features aluminium gauge faces and a Turbo S logo on the tachometer. Optional special leather is available on the seats, steering wheel, shift lever and hand brake lever.

Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 911 Turbo S Coupe is $131,400 US and $192,400 Canadian. The 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is $141,200 US and $206,800 Canadian.

[Klint]

ah yes, Erik!

Thanks for sharing that information, I must of mixed up some signals and came out with the 997...dunno how and don't know why...but here's my earlier information leaks of the Turbo S 996.

http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3971

Thanks again! :thumb: