By Christopher A. Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(June 26, 2017) Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, formerly known as Porsche Exclusive, has created the most powerful 911 Turbo S ever. The 2018 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Coupe has 607 horsepower, an increase of 27 over the standard model, is limited to 500 copies worldwide, and is available with an optional matching Porsche Design chronograph that can be configured to match the car.

The 607 hp twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat six also produces 553 lb.-ft. of torque from 2,250 to 4,000 rpm. 0 to 60 mph takes 2.8 seconds, while 0-124 mph flashes by in just 9.6, a decrease of 0.3 seconds compared to the standard 911 Turbo S. Top speed is 205 mph.

Black 20-inch-center lock wheels with Gold Yellow Metallic highlights are standard. They are complemented by composite brakes with black calipers finished with a Golden Yellow Metallic Porsche logo. Standard equipment also includes Porsche Active Suspension Management, the Sport Chrono package, rear-wheel steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control.

Exterior enhancements include the exclusive Golden Yellow Metallic paint; a carbon fiber trunk lid, roof and side skirts; a rear wing from the Turbo Aerokit; a new rear fascia; an exhaust system with twin black tailpipes; and exclusive Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur fender badges. If the exclusive paint isn’t your cup of tea, the car will be offered in other select colors.

Inside the 18-way adjustable sport seats are trimmed in perforated leather, with the inner panels featuring twin Golden Yellow stripes. Stitching in the seat seams and the Turbo S backrest lettering also are Golden Yellow, and the Alcantara roof lining features twin Golden Yellow stripes. In addition, fine copper thread is woven into the trim strips of the carbon fiber trim package. There’s a plate on the passenger’s side of the instrument panel that features the car’s limited-edition number, and the carbon fiber door sill guards include the words “Exclusive Series” and illuminate when the doors are opened.

Porsche Design has created an exclusive chronograph made of titanium with a black carbide coating for buyers of this car. The dial is made from woven carbon fiber, and finished in the exterior paint color of the vehicle, while the rotor design is modeled after the wheel rims. Topping it all off is a center-lock winding mechanism with a Porsche crest on the movement. In addition, buyers can order the leather Exclusive Series luggage set that features two weekender bags, a handbag and a garment carrier trimmed to match the car.

The price for all this exclusivity is $257,500. Adding the luggage adds another $6,324, while U.S. pricing for the Porsche Design chronograph has yet to be determined.

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