What is the difference between a Porsche Carrera and a Porsche Carrera S?

Carrera. The base 911 is known as the Carrera, with the model’s signature rear-engined, rear-wheel drive formula. The Carrera S adds a wider stance and more power. The quad exhaust pipes that most S models have are a key differentiator from the standard Carrera, which has dual exhausts.

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What does the S stand for in Carrera S?

4. The ‘4’ in the Porsche model designation represents the four driven wheels in all-wheel drive models. S. At Porsche, the ‘S’ has always stood for ‘sport’ and enhanced performance. For the 911, this means increased engine output, as well as large brakes and wheels.

How many miles does a Porsche 911 last?

Porsche 911 engine mileage can be rated at 100,000 miles and 10 years. Like any vehicle, Porsche 911s last longer with proper and routine maintenance and care. Most Porsche vehicles will last you up to the 150,000-mile marker and beyond.

What is the difference between 911 and Carrera?

The Carrera name – taken from the famous Carrera Panamericana road race – has been used throughout the 911’s history, but more recently it’s come to refer to the ‘standard’ 911s. The current 911 Carrera is the base-spec 911, powered by a 385bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six.

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Does the new Porsche 911 Carrera S remain a benchmark sports car?

It may be a predictable answer, but the now-turbocharged 911 Carrera S remains a benchmark sports car on this first evidence. Do we regret some of the character bypass caused by turbocharging? For sure. And the ride and composure on rough roads leaves something to be desired. Does the new 911 remain supremely fast, sharp-handling and built to last?

What’s new on the 2016 Porsche 911?

So what’s new on the 2016 Porsche 911? Plenty. This is an overhaul akin to the more radical evolutions of the coupe – think water-cooling – as the company ushers in downsized, mostly turbocharged engines across the range. Yep, you read that right: even the humble Carrera and Carrera S, tested here, are now blown by forced-induction flat sixes.

Does the Porsche Carrera S have four-wheel steer?

So there’s Porsche’s four-wheel steer system made available more widely and we’re testing a Carrera S thus equipped, with brash 20in wheels, 245/35 front tyres and 305/30 Pirelli P Zeroes at the back and optional carbon ceramic brakes (epically powerful, graunchy when cold).

Should we regret turbocharging the Porsche 911 Carrera S?