Could you ever justify spending over a quarter-million dollars on a Porsche 911? In this video, we're diving deep into the ultra-rare, ultra-powerful 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. With 607 horsepower and a price tag of $258,000, this isn't just a supercar—it's a statement. We'll break down if it's a masterpiece of engineering or just an overpriced badge.
⏱ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Shocking Introduction 0:50 - What Is This Car? 2:30 - Power & Performance Deep Dive 5:15 - Design & Luxury Walkaround 7:00 - The Biggest Flaws 7:45 - The Driving Verdict 9:15 - Final Conclusion: Who Should Buy It?
🔎 In this video, we cover:
The insane performance of the 607 HP twin-turbo flat-six engine
The real-world driving experience: 0-60 mph, launch control, and handling
A detailed look at the carbon fiber bodywork and exclusive interior with copper stitching
Honest drawbacks and what you might not like about this car
The final verdict: is the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series worth buying?
00:00What if I told you there's a Porsche 911 so exclusive, they only made 500 of them.
00:10A car so powerful, its 607hp engine can hit 124mph in under 10 seconds.
00:18And so expensive, its starting price could buy you two standard 911 Turbo S models.
00:24This isn't just another supercar, it's a rolling flex of one-upmanship, with a carbon fiber hood and wheels that cost more than a used Honda.
00:33What does it actually like to drive a quarter of a million dollar 911, and does all that exclusivity actually make it better?
00:40Stick around, because the answer might just surprise you.
00:44So, what exactly are we looking at?
00:46This is the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S exclusive series, and to understand why it exists, you first have to understand the hierarchy of the 911.
00:57The standard Turbo S is already the apex predator, the all-weather, everyday supercar that crushes nearly anything on the road.
01:06Porsche created this exclusive series for that one specific customer for whom, the best, isn't quite good enough.
01:12They needed a car that screamed exclusivity from a mile away, with performance to match.
01:18In today's market, where hypercars routinely break the million-dollar mark, this Porsche poses a fascinating question.
01:25Can a limited-edition version of a, regular, production car, even at a quarter million dollars, truly compete with the exotic elite?
01:31Or is it the ultimate flex for the discerning enthusiast who values understated, or in this case, with its gold accents and carbon fiber, not so understated, brutality?
01:42Over the next few minutes, we're going to dive deep into every aspect of this incredible machine.
01:48We'll see if its astronomical price tag is justified, and we'll put its earth-shattering performance claims to the test.
01:55Let's begin.
01:57Alright, let's get into what makes this exclusive series more than just a batch.
02:02First, the power.
02:04Nestled behind you is a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six, but it's been given a special power kit, bumping the output to a staggering 607 horsepower.
02:14That's 27 more than the already insane standard Turbo S.
02:19The result?
02:19A 0-60 mph time that feels less like acceleration and more like a teleportation, Porsche claims 2.8 seconds, but it's the 9.6 seconds to 124 mph that will genuinely rearrange your internal organs.
02:34The launch control is a violent, glorious event that never gets old.
02:40But this car isn't just about straight-line speed.
02:43To handle this power, it comes with rear axle steering and the active anti-roll bars from the 911 GT3, giving it a surreal combination of high-speed stability and agility in corners that a car this comfortable has no right possessing.
02:56You can option it with the infamous carbon ceramic composite brakes, and for the ultimate flex, $15,000 carbon fiber wheels that save unsprung weight and look like works of art.
03:07Now, let's talk about the design, because this is where the exclusive part truly shines.
03:15The entire hood and rear wing are made of carbon fiber with a gorgeous, exposed gloss weave.
03:21You get these stunning golden-yellow metallic stripes and accents, including the model badge on the back.
03:27Step inside, and you're greeted by full black and cognac periodontal leather with stitching woven with actual copper thread.
03:33It's an ambience that screams bespoke luxury, yet you're still firmly seated in the driver-focused cockpit of a 911.
03:41But it's not all perfect.
03:44For a car that costs over a quarter million dollars, the infotainment system is starting to show its age compared to newer rivals.
03:52And while the standard Burmester audio system is phenomenal, some of the very interior materials that aren't leather or Alcantara can feel a bit ordinary for this price point.
04:00So, you have this incredible machine, devastatingly fast, brutally exclusive, and stunningly detailed.
04:08But this leads to the million-dollar question, or more accurately, the $258,000 question, with all this performance and theater, does it actually deliver a driving experience that justifies its colossal price?
04:21Or are you just paying for a paint job and a power bump?
04:242018 Turbo S exclusive series, the answer is more complicated than you might think, and it all leads to our final verdict, right after this.
04:35So, we've seen the specs and the luxury.
04:38But all of that melts away the moment you find an open stretch of road and finally put your foot down.
04:44This is the moment of truth.
04:46The turbo lag is virtually non-existent, it's just an immediate, violent shove in the back that pins you to your seat.
04:54The acceleration isn't a build-up, it's an instant, relentless wave of force.
04:59The 7-speed PDK transmission snaps off shifts with a sharp, mechanical thud that feels like a race car.
05:06The noise is a mix of a mechanical symphony from the engine behind you and the sheer, terrifying whoosh of the turbos forcing air into the combustion chamber.
05:14But the real climax, the moment this car truly separates itself, happens not in a straight line, but in a corner.
05:23You turn in, expecting the weight of all that technology to make it feel clinical.
05:28But instead, the rear axle steering tucks the back end in, making it feel impossibly nimble.
05:34The active anti-roll bars keep it flat and composed.
05:39It's here, at the absolute limit of grip, that you have a revelation.
05:42This isn't just a fast car.
05:45It's a genius car.
05:48It's a car that makes you feel like a driving god, flattening curves and devouring straights with a level of ease that is almost, unnerving.
05:56It does things a 3,800-pound grand tourer simply should not be able to do.
06:02And that's the ultimate surprise.
06:03The climax isn't a number on a screen.
06:07It's the shocking realization that you're not just driving a luxury sports car, you are piloting one of the most brutally effective and accessible performance machines ever built.
06:17But this leaves us with one final, critical question.
06:20After experiencing this genius, is any of it actually worth a quarter of a million dollars?
06:25The answer, and our final verdict, is next.
06:30So, after all that, what's the final verdict on the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S exclusive series?
06:37Let's be clear, this is not a rational purchase.
06:40For the vast majority of buyers, the standard 911 Turbo S offers 98% of the experience for far less money.
06:50The exclusive series is a car of extremes, extreme power, extreme price, and extreme exclusivity.
06:57Who is this for?
06:59It's for the collector who already has a garage full of supercars and demands the absolute pinnacle.
07:04It's for the individual who sees a standard Turbo S as too common and craves that unique, bespoke statement.
07:12For that person, it is a perfect, intoxicating machine.
07:16Who should look elsewhere?
07:18Anyone on a budget, or anyone who values pure, raw driver engagement over technological supremacy.
07:25The GT3 RS, for example, offers a more visceral, analog thrill for similar money.
07:30In the US market, this car is a symbol of where performance is heading,
07:36technologically overwhelming, incredibly capable, and increasingly exclusive.
07:41It proves that there will always be a market for the ultimate, no matter the cost.
07:46So, what do you think?
07:49Is the 911 Turbo S exclusive series the ultimate supercar flex, or is it an overpriced badge?
07:55Let me know in the comments below, I read every single one.
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