Is The 911 Turbo S Really Worth The Premium Over A 992.1 Turbo?

While the differences are quite minor, we explore what the $30k+ gets you on a Turbo S against a standard Turbo variant

Can the 68-horsepower difference justify a $33,000+ difference?

Well, that's what we're about to find out as we stack the 992.1 Turbo Vs. its more powerful Turbo S variant

The Turbo S is marginally quicker in real life, sprinting to 60 mph in as little as 2.1 seconds (with the Lightweight package)

The regular 992 Turbo's 572 horsepower is good for a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time

Under the skin, the 992 Turbo and Turbo S feature very minor differences

The 3.75-liter flat-six is virtually identical in the Turbo and Turbo S models

However, different software and slightly bigger turbine wheels make the difference in horsepower

The 992 Turbo features 59mm turbochargers

While the Turbo S turbochargers feature 61 mm turbine wheels

The upcoming 992.2 Turbo will feature a more powerful version of the T-Hybrid system

The 992.2 Turbo S has a predicted power rating of around 710 horsepower

Swipe up to learn more about the Turbo and Turbo S differences and which one is right for you

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