Every automaker faces the constant struggle of producing vehicles that are better than their predecessors. To a large extent, success and failure can be equated in just those terms—especially for coachbuilders that specialize in performance models. Case in point is Porsche, a company that has largely eschewed industry-wide trends (the 911 still has a rear-mounted engine) and yet, remains at the forefront of performance and reliability year in and year out.

The latest 992 generation of the 911 is here and, in true Porsche form, it's better than the past. Increased power is to be expected, but the engineers at Stuttgart also went above and beyond while designing the Turbo S's active aerodynamics—and Porsche wants everyone to know.

Onward And Upward

Porsche Active Aero 911 Turbo S
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The Turbo S benefits from Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA), which is comprised of three major component groups: cooling air flaps, a front spoiler, and the Turbo's famous rear wing. But each component group has been tweaked on the 992 to ensure that power, downforce, and reliability have all been improved upon when compared to the outgoing 991. Dr Thomas Wiegand, Head of Aerodynamic Development at Porsche, said, "No other sports car reacts to different situations with such aerodynamic flexibility as the new 911 Turbo S."

Details Details

Porsche Active Aero 911 Turbo S 4
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At the car's front, air flaps in the bumper adjust to either allow air through or to shunt it around the form. This allows for greater stability at high speeds, greater brake cooling during spirited driving, and additional downforce—all at the same time. Meanwhile, beneath the flaps is the front spoiler, which is bent by the car's computer into different shapes depending on a multitude of inputs, depending on whether the car needs less front-end lift, more brake cooling, or greater efficiency.

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Shake Your Tail Feather

Porsche Active Aero 911 Turbo S 3
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At the rear, the famous wing can rise to various levels, from a reduced drag perspective to full-on track attack mode. The wing also serves to force cool air into the engine bay, which enhances additional cool air being directed from the car's side vents. Perhaps the best detail, though, is that all the aero goodies can work together during hard braking to produce additional drag and slow the car down faster.

Source: Porsche

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