The latest Turbo S reminds there are 911s … and there are 911s.

MORE tech, more performance … and, yes, you’re being asked to fork out more money, too.

Unveiled today is the 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S - the '992.2 Turbo S' in company-speak.

Out in coupe and cabriolet bodies, it’s the most powerful production 911 yet made and also the most expensive. For NZ, where supply avails from April, the hardtop is $525,000 and the open car $539,800.

Peak spend bring optimal bragging rights. The model delivers with 523kW, which is 45kW up on the predecessor, availing from 6500-7,000rpm, and while max torque of 800Nm is no better than before, it avails over a much wider rev band, from 2300rpm to 6000rpm.

Porsche quotes a 0-100kmh time of 2.5 seconds and top speed is 320kmh. What’s most important for cognoscenti is that this car is apparently some 14 seconds faster around the Nürburgring.

The engine is a 3.6-litre unit now and it still has two turbochargers, but these have an electric motor between the turbine and compressor wheels to eliminate lag and allow closer control of the boost pressure, regardless of what the exhaust is doing.

It's part of Porsche's 'T-Hybrid' system, which also includes a 400-volt electrical system, a small lithium-ion battery and an electric motor built into the casing of the eight-speed PDK gearbox.

All- wheel-drive and wider rear tyres (325/30 ZR 21versus 255/35 ZR 20 at the front) re part of the package, so too larger-diameter rear brake discs and a new design of brake pad for the standard Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system.

The 911 Turbo S also makes use of its 400-volt system to power electro-hydraulically controlled Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (ehPDCC), said to enhance stability, drivability and everyday comfort. On that note, it can be upgraded with an optional nose lift feature.

The type features active aerodynamics and active cooling, the latter identifiable as unusual vertical vanes in the nose, shared with the 911 GTS. There's also an active front diffuser and variable front spoiler, balanced by the more obvious extendable and tilting rear wing.

Turbo S gets a wider body and track than other 911s, including air intakes ahead of the front wheels.

A partially titanium sports exhaust is fitted as standard, though buyers can change the design of the outlets and finishers as an option. Topping off the list of visual changes is plenty of 'Turbonite' grey detailing.

The model has adaptive 18-way sports seats and unless the buyer ticks the (no-cost) ‘two plus two' option box at time of ordering, it’s a two-seater. The Cabriolet always has four seats.