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Sime Darby Auto Performance held a Malaysian preview recently of the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Flaunting a 28-mm wider rump than the Carrera 4 models, two-tone forged 20-inch wheels with hub locks and full-LED headlamps with four-point DRLs, this is the flagship of the incumbent 991 series.

The rear-engined sports car's direct-injected 3.8 litre twin-turbo flat-six sends 560 hp to all four wheels through a seven-speed PDK twin-clutch 'box, allowing a 3.1-second century sprint time and a 318 km/h top speed.

In spite of all that grunt, Porsche claims a respectable NEDC fuel consumption figure of 9.7 litres per 100 km. Contributing to this is a start/stop system that activates earlier during coasting to a halt as well as a new thermal management system.

The PTM AWD system, with its electronically-controlled multi-plate coupling, gets a new water cooling function to enable it to feed more torque to the front wheels when needed.

A unique feature is Porsche Adaptive Aerodynamics, which involves a front spoiler that can be extended in three stages and a slotted rear wing that can adjust its height and angle of attack, also in three stages, to either suit the driving situation or the driver's wishes.

There's also Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control to keep body roll at bay, and the Sport Chrono Package (dynamic engine mounts, carbon ceramic brakes), which is optional on the 911 Turbo, is fitted as standard on the 911 Turbo S.

Active rear axle steering, comprising two electro-mechanical actuators, allows the rear wheels to vary their steering angle by up to 2.8 degrees in either direction depending on vehicle speed.

Below 50 km/h, the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite angle of the front wheels, visually shortening the wheelbase by 250 mm. This facilitates faster cornering and easier parking.

The reverse happens above 80 km/h, virtually lengthening the wheelbase by a whopping 500 mm. This builds up lateral force at the rear axle faster, giving the car more high-speed stability.

The black- and Carrera Red-trimmed cabin contains 18-way adjustable sports seats with memory and a Bose sound system. Options include a Burmester sound system, radar-guided cruise control, camera-based road sign recognition and speed limit recognition.

Although bookings are open, the base price for the Porsche 911 Turbo S will be announced at a later date. Porsche Malaysia has said it will not be introducing the non-S 520 hp 911 Turbo in the country.