Porsche 911 Turbo S (991.2) Buyer's Guide: Specs & What to Check in 2026

The 991.2 Turbo S is one of the most usable near-hypercars ever built. Here’s what it is, why it’s special, and exactly what to inspect before you buy.

What is the Porsche 911 Turbo S (991.2)?

The 991.2 Turbo S is the facelifted version of Porsche’s 991-generation flagship Turbo, built for the 2017–2019 model years. Its 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six makes 580 hp— 20 hp more than the pre-facelift 991.1 — paired exclusively with a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox. Torque peaks at 553 lb-ft on overboost.

It is AWD and PDKonly — no manual, no rear-wheel-drive Turbo. The Turbo S runs 0–60 mph in about 2.8 seconds officially (quicker with launch control in independent testing), on the way to a 205 mph top speed. Carbon-ceramic brakes (PCCB) are standard, not optional.

In plain terms: hypercar acceleration you can drive in the rain, in traffic, every day.

Quick specs

Years

2017–2019

Engine

3.8L twin-turbo flat-six

Power

580 hp

Torque

553 lb-ft (overboost)

0–60 mph

~2.8 s

Top speed

205 mph

Transmission

7-speed PDK

Drivetrain

AWD

Brakes

PCCB ceramic (standard)

Weight

~3,550 lb

Why the 991.2 Turbo S is special

The facelift wasn’t just cosmetic. Porsche fitted new turbochargers with larger compressor wheels, raised the redline to 7,200 rpm, and added a dynamic boost function that keeps the turbos spooled during quick throttle lifts — cutting turbo lag to almost nothing. The cabin gained the modern PCM infotainment with a proper touchscreen.

For many enthusiasts, the 991.2 sits in a sweet spot: it’s the last Turbo S before the 992 became larger, heavier, and far more expensive. It keeps a usable back seat, delivers savage performance, and asks very little of its owner day to day.

991.1 vs 991.2 vs 992 Turbo S

991.1 (2014–2016)

560 hp

991.2 (2017–2019)

580 hp, bigger turbos, +20 hp, PCM

992 (2020+)

640 hp, larger and heavier

The 992 Turbo S is more powerful, but its high new price has helped hold up 991 Turbo desirability — buyers who want that performance without the newest-generation cost look to clean 991.2 cars.

Values & desirability

Enthusiasts consistently rate the 991.2 Turbo S as one of the more desirable and value-stable 911s of its era, alongside the 991.2 GT3. It’s a lot of engineering — and a lot of speed — in a package that has aged well and remains genuinely usable. Condition, service history, and spec drive desirability far more than the odometer alone.

What to check before you buy

The 991.2 Turbo S is robust, but it’s a complex, high-performance machine. Insist on a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) from a Porsche-experienced shop and confirm:

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  Cooling system

  Coolant lines and fittings — including the turbo feed lines — can weep at the joints. Porsche revised these parts, so confirm updated fittings and any coolant work in the history. The 991.2 water pump tends to seep before failing — look for early signs of a minor leak.

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  Oil consumption (early cars)

  Some early 991.2 engines consumed oil at an unusually high rate; ask for documented consumption history and check the tailpipes.

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  Radiators & intakes

  Shine a light into the front air intakes — leaves or debris signal neglect. Damaged front radiators/condensers can only be replaced, not repaired.

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  Brakes

  Standard PCCB ceramics are excellent but costly to replace. Confirm pad material remaining and a consistent brake-fluid history.

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  Service history & usage

  Full Porsche or specialist records and a clean accident history matter more than a low odometer alone.

Running costs — the honest version

Owners frequently report tens of thousands of trouble-free miles, and many use the Turbo S as an all-weather daily driver. That said, the turbo plumbing makes labor more expensive than a simpler naturally aspirated 911, so budget accordingly for major services. Tires, brakes, and fluids are the ongoing realities of a 580 hp AWD car.

Is it a good buy?

For a driver who wants supercar pace without supercar drama, the 991.2 Turbo S is one of the strongest cases in the used-Porsche market. Buy on condition and history, not just mileage, and get a proper PPI — do that, and it’s a rare thing: a genuine near-hypercar you can actually live with.