Again offered solely with two-wheel-drive, the 992.2 generation S also becomes the most powerful in the moniker’s history.
Systemically expanded since its global debut in May last year, Porsche has re-introduced the S version to the updated 911 range as gap filler between the unbadged base model and hybrid-engine GTS.
Offered as either a coupe or cabriolet, the 992.2 iteration of the 911 Carrera S eschews the use of the mild-hybrid system as on the entry-level Carrera, but also the manual gearbox, thus leaving the 911 T as the sole variant, for now, with the option of three-pedals.
Aesthetically identical to the base 911 bar the inclusion of the S suffix, the biggest differences reside underneath where in addition to revised steering, the kinematics of the front axle has been altered and the rear-axle steering system adjusted.
In addition to new hydraulics for the adaptive dampers, the Porsche Torque Vectoring system from the GTS has been made standard, with the same applying to the uprated brakes comprising red painted brake calipers, 408 mm discs at the front and 380 mm at the rear.
Mounted on 20-inch at the front and 21-inch at the rear alloy wheels, the Carrera S also receives the sport exhaust system as standard, with both the Porsche Active Suspension Management system and carbon composite brakes being cost options.
Compared to the 911 Carrera, the S carries over the 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.9-inch Porsche Communication Management system, but includes the black leather upholstery as standard, with the rear seats a no-cost option on the coupe and standard on the cabriolet.
On the equipment side, Matrix LED headlights and a wireless smartphone charger are included from the off, though options include the Sport Chrono package, an expanded leather package, Crayon stitch work and the lift system for the nose.
Residing at the rear, the 911 Carrera S retains the turbocharged 3.0-litre flat-six from the base Carrera, but with a substantial uptake in power and torque from 290kW/450Nm to 353kW/530Nm.
Down 45kW/80Nm on the hybrid GTS but 63kW/80Nm up on the Carrera and 911 Carrera T, the S will get from 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 308 km/h. As its name points out, drive is routed to the rear wheels only through the eight-speed PDK.
Price
Now available for ordering, pricing for South Africa has also been confirmed at R3 037 000 for the coupe and R3 304 000 for the cabriolet, both inclusive of a three-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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