The 2016 Porsche 911 is a big break from tradition. For the first time, the mainstay of the Porsche line-up foregoes normally aspirated power in favour of a contemporary turbocharged engine – one that endows the volume-selling Carrera and Carrera S models with greater reserves than ever before, along with better fuel economy.
For aficionados of the fabled German manufacturer, its adoption symbolises a seismic shift in priorities for one of the world’s most sought-after sports cars, overturning a convention that began with the original 911 more than 40 years ago.