This has become the latest version of the popular German sports car line-up to be updated, entering the 992.2 generation with even more power and a longer list of standard features – for a higher price.
Having had a facelift in the past year, with the updated GT3 RS and the brand new GT2 RS expected to be released soon.
Orders are now open for the upgraded 911 Carrera S, which now starts from $342,700 before on-road costs as a coupe (up $25,700 from the 992.1) and $365,400 for the cabriolet (up $27,300).
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A 2997cc flat-six engine is still slotted under the bonnet of the 911 Carrera S, but it’s now paired with twin turbochargers, which has resulted in a 30 horsepower bump and now pumps out 475 horsepower and 389lb-ft of torque.
The power still goes out to the back wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch ‘PDK’ auto gearbox.
Porsche says the Carrera S coupe can go from 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds.
A torque-vectoring system is standard, as is a sport exhaust system.
Exterior design changes include a modified front-end, a new rear light bar and bumper, along with a fresh range of wheel designs.
Mounted behind the 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels are 408mm and 380mm brake rotors, respectively, with a carbon-ceramic braking system available as an option.
According to Porsche, the standard dampers have been improved from the pre-update model, “providing even further improved driveability with increased precision and refined responsiveness”, allowing for sharper inputs but with greater high-speed stability.
Customers can also purchase the Porsche Active Suspension Management system, which drops the 911 Carrera S by 10mm. Rear-wheel steering is available as an extra feature.
Inside, the Aussie-delivered 911 Carrera S gets standard black leather on the seats, headrests, dash and door trims. Coupes are fixed with two seats, but a second row is available, though it’s standard on cabriolets.
Buyers can pay an undisclosed amount to add leather to the glove box, sidelines and seat base, as well as add crayon-style contrast stitching.
The LED headlights from the matrix, wireless phone charging, grey tinted windscreen, comfort access, Bose sound system, digital radio, lane change assist, surround view camera (with active parking assistance) and adaptive cruise control functions that are standard on the auto Carrera range are all carried through to the S model.
Other features offered are an optional front axle lift, high-definition matrix LEDs and the Sport Chrono package.
