Rumormill: Tri-turbo Power for the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche taking a page from BMW Perhaps?

According with Autocar, Porsche plans to replace the twin-turbo set-up of the 997 Turbo with a complex triple-turbo induction process similar to the one employed by BMW M’s new six-cylinder diesel-powered M550d xDrive and X6 xDrive50d models.

The new system uses three individual turbochargers. One smaller unit is mounted close to the engine to boost low-end response together with two larger ones similar to the Borg Warner units in use on the 997.

This increases the overall power and provides a more linear delivery at the lower end of the rev range. Power for the new 991 Turbo, the coupé version of which is due out early next year, looks set to climb to somewhere in the region of 525bhp.

Also this system is expected to appear on the next-generation 911 GT2.

Source: Autocar.co.uk

 

Interesting rumor for sure!

 

Triple turbo threat! What will the exhaust sound like I wonder...

 

Tri Turbos seem to be getting popular. This same rumor is going around about the F30 M3.

 

I need to get rich. Fast.

 

Just in time for me to change my TT, but where will it be priced

 

I'm gonna say the C2S 991 is around 125 with decent spec.....i would think the turbo would be in previous turbo S territory...170k+

 

IMO the Turbo will start at 155-160ish and have not much standard besides full leather interior and uplevel wheels.

 

Interesting news indeed.

What's the deal with Porsche raising their prices? They believe their cars are too good of a deal?

 

Whatever the price is I need one. Must work harder.