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Qatar Tribune
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Qatar Tribune
Porsche expands 911 all-wheel-drive lineup with new Carrera 4S models and Targa 4S
Tribune News Network Doha Porsche is expanding its range of all-wheel-drive versions of the 911: with the debut of the new 911 Carrera 4S – as coupé, cabriolet and Targa 4S – a total of six derivatives of the sports car are now available with all-wheel drive. In addition, in the 60th anniversary year of the 911 Targa, there is now a choice of two variants of the body style that was originally introduced to the US market as the 'safety cabriolet'. Stuttgart. Porsche is expanding its 911 series with three models. The latest edition of the Carrera 4S is being launched as a coupé and cabriolet. Together with the Targa 4S, they expand the model lineup beneath the significantly more powerful GTS models. This premiere doubles the number of all-wheel-drive variants of the 911, bringing the total to six. Its extensively revised powertrain gives the all-wheel-drive sports car a significant boost in emotionality compared to its predecessor models. Additional individualisation options and an expanded list of standard equipment round off the overall package. About half of all customers who choose the S variants of the 911 opt for all-wheel drive, and for good reason: it ensures maximum traction in poor weather. Particularly in regions with changeable climates or demanding road conditions, the 911 with all-wheel drive inspires additional confidence behind the wheel. Like all the all-wheel-drive models of the 911, the S variants are also designed with rear-biased driving dynamics. If required, the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system provides more drive torque to the front axle, thereby increasing traction and driving stability. As with predecessor models, the clutch assembly in the front differential, which is still water-cooled, is controlled electromechanically. Only the gear ratio has been slightly adjusted. The 911 Targa body style is available exclusively with all-wheel drive. Improved driving performance The new all-wheel drive variants of the 911 adopt the upgraded drive system of the Carrera S. Its 3.0-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder boxer engine produces 353 kW (480 PS). That is 22 kW (30 PS) more than in the predecessor model. This increase in performance is partly due to the optimised intercooler system, the design of which is carried over from the 911 Turbo. An eight-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) transmits power to all four wheels. The 911 Carrera 4S Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds (with Sport Chrono Package) and to a top speed of 308 km/h. Sixty years of the 911 Targa: an idea with a history For 60 years, the 911 Targa has combined the pleasure of a convertible with the year-round comfort of a coupé. The original version of this model was Porsche's response to discussions and concerns in the US market regarding the safety of traditional convertibles. The Targa body style made its debut in September 1965 at the IAA in Frankfurt am Main and was dubbed as the 'safety cabriolet'. Like so many Porsche innovations, the elegant, wide roll bar is inspired by motorsport. With a removable roof and folding rear window, the car provided safety-conscious drivers the sensation of travelling in a full convertible. Porsche derived the Targa name from the famous Sicilian endurance race, the Targa Florio. Today, the Porsche 911 Targa is an icon in its own right, constantly further developed in terms of engineering and design over six decades. With the introduction of the 993-generation 911 Targa in 1993, there was no longer a need to remove the roof manually. Since 2006, the 911 Targa has been available exclusively with all-wheel drive. From 2014 onwards, fully automatic roof mechanisms have been used: in 19 seconds, the coupé-like sports car is transformed into an open-top vehicle in a spectacular choreographed sequence. The glass rear window folds backwards and the roof segment folds elegantly. The wide roll bar and the wraparound rear window are a clear reminiscence of the original model. The roof module of the current Targa is available in four colours: black, blue, red and brown. Enhanced equipment The standard equipment has been significantly upgraded compared to the previous models. This includes 20/21-inch staggered-fitment Carrera S wheels with an updated design, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+) and a sports exhaust system with a distinctive sound typical of the 911. Equipped as standard is the braking system carried over from the GTS models, with red brake callipers and 408-millimetre discs at the front and 380 mm at the rear. The 911 Targa 4S features rear-wheel steering as standard. While the Cabriolet and Targa are equipped with rear seats, Porsche delivers the coupé as a two-seater as standard. A rear seat system can be configured at no extra cost. Porsche equips the interior of the all-wheel-drive sports car with a leather package. In addition, matrix LED headlights and wireless smartphone charging are also included as standard. Other features include electrically folding exterior mirrors with mirror surround lighting, the Light Design Package and automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor. A wide range of other options for individualisation are available on request, including a wide variety of colour and material combinations as well as sound, assistance and roof systems.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
See the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and Targa 4S From Every Angle
Porsche has revived the 911 Carrera 4S and Targa 4S models for the 992.2-generation 911 and the 2026 model year. The Carrera version is available as both a coupe and a cabriolet; the Targa comes, not surprisingly, as a targa. As there are currently no 911 Carrera 4 models with all-wheel-drive, these new 4S become the entry point for buyers seeking four-wheel grip. All three cars use the same 473-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, while an eight-speed PDK dual clutch automatic remains the sole transmission choice. The new 911 Carrera 4S starts at $156,450, while the new 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet kicks off at $169,650 and the latest 911 Targa 4S has a base price of $171,350. (All pricing is preliminary and may change before the cars reach U.S. streets in Q4 2025.)You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TimesLIVE
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
New Porsche 911 Carrera 4S line-up offers all-wheel drive action
Porsche has bolstered its 911 range with the reveal of a spicy new all-wheel drive variant. Available as a Coupé, Cabriolet or Targa, the 911 Carrera 4S is armed with a 3.0 l twin-turbocharged six-cylinder boxer engine making 353kW and 530Nm of torque. Meshed to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, this is distributed between the front and rear axles via the firm's proven Porsche Traction Management all-wheel drive system. The latter ensures greater traction and increased stability in slippery road conditions. Straight-line performance is expectantly rapid, with Porsche claiming the Coupé variant will — when fitted with the optional Sport Chrono Package — race from 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 308 km/h. No more excuses for being late then. No matter which of the trio you choose to park inside your garage, all three come fitted as standard with 20/21-inch staggered-fitment Carrera S wheels, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and a fruity sports exhaust system. There's also a beefy brake package borrowed from the 911 GTS that pairs 408mm discs up front to 380mm rotors at the rear. On both ends the calipers are finished in red. The Targa features rear-wheel steering as standard. Some of the other niceties bundled in for the list price include a standard leather package, wireless smartphone charging, electrically folding side mirrors, Porsche's 'Light Design Package', lane departure warning and a pair of darkness-piercing matrix LED headlights. While the Cabriolet and Targa are equipped with rear seats, Porsche delivers the Coupé as a two-seater as standard, though a rear seat system can be configured at no extra cost.
