- Porsche is developing a fresh iteration of the 911 Turbo S cabriolet
- The forthcoming next-gen 911 Turbo is set to incorporate a hybrid power system
- Anticipate a power boost exceeding the current 640 hp in the Turbo S variant
Porsche unveiled the initial models from the modernized 992-generation 911 lineup in May, yet the 911 Turbo S was absent from the lineup.
The first units of the refreshed 992 911s have arrived for the 2025 model year, including a hybrid GTS, but the present Turbo, Turbo S, and GT3 RS iterations remain unchanged for 2025.
Prototypes for revamped versions of these are still undergoing testing, and today we have fresh spy images of the updated Turbo S in its convertible Cabriolet form. The revamped Turbo and Turbo S are both scheduled for release next year as 2026 models.
The test vehicles showcase yellow caution labels that are compulsory for electrified development models in select countries, signaling that the Turbo S will receive a hybrid power system in its makeover.
With the hybrid GTS, a 54-hp electric motor is integrated with the standard 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission of the 911. The GTS also boasts an electric compressor for its recently enhanced turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-6 engine.
Expect a similar setup for the hybrid Turbo S, with the combined maximum output surpassing the existing Turbo S’s 640 hp.
Based on the recent prototype and similar evaluation vehicles for the coupe, the updated 911 Turbo S Cabriolet will introduce some design alterations. The prototypes unveil new rear light and exhaust tip designs. The front end will also showcase novel intake patterns with vertical slats instead of the current horizontal design. The headlight internals will also feature state-of-the-art matrix LED technology capable of delivering brighter, more accurate light beams. The adjustments mirror those made to other upgraded 911 models.
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet facelift spy shots – Photo via Baldauf
Regarding the interior, there will be a fully digitalized instrument cluster replacing the prevailing unit that still houses an analog tachometer, akin to Porsche’s initial usage in the Taycan. An engine start button will also be integrated into the dashboard (positioned to the left of the steering wheel according to Porsche tradition). Once more, these changes replicate those applied to other upgraded 911 models.
The updated 911 Turbo is also currently in the evaluation phase. Rumors suggest that this model will not incorporate hybrid technology for the time being.
Porsche might also be devising a new 911 Turbo S Touring edition. This variation could emulate the exclusive 911 Sport Classic launched in 2023, by omitting the standard rear wing and side intakes of the Turbo S for a sleeker, more inconspicuous appearance.
