Porsche has reintroduced the Carrera 4S to the 911 lineup for the 2026 model year. Available as a coupe, cabriolet or the open-roof Targa, the 4S is back with more power, more kit and, predictably, more grip.
Almost half of all 911 S buyers in the US opt for all-wheel drive, and this one should be no exception. It utilises a modified version of the same three-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine, mounted at the rear, with enhanced intercooling. Power is now up by 30bhp to 473bhp, with torque rated at 529Nm.
As ever, Porsche lets the numbers speak for themselves. With the optional Sport Chrono package, launch control engaged, and probably a light breakfast, the Carrera 4S coupe does 0-100kmph in just 3.1 seconds. Flat out, it'll hit 307kmph.
Drive goes to all four wheels via Porsche's eight-speed dual-clutch PDK gearbox and a clever AWD system. Most of the time, it sends power to the rear wheels, but it can also transfer torque to the front via an electronically controlled clutch and a water-cooled front differential when grip is lost. There's also rear-axle steering for extra nimbleness.
Brakes now come from the old GTS model, so you're looking at 408mm discs up front and 308mm at the rear. The dampers are new as well, designed to deliver a sharper yet smoother ride. Porsche's Torque Vectoring Plus stays standard. If you want carbon ceramics or stiffer PASM sport suspension, you'll still have to tick a few boxes.
Visually, the car rides on the familiar 20-inch front and 21-inch rear alloys, while a silver-tipped sports exhaust is now standard.
Inside, there's more cow. Leather now wraps the seats, dash, door tops and rear bench. Wireless phone charging and matrix LED headlights are included at no extra cost. The rear seats remain standard, though you can delete them if you're feeling ascetic.
Deliveries for the new Carrera 4S will begin internationally this autumn. In the US, prices start from approximately ₹1.29 crore (USD 155,000) and stretch to about ₹1.41 crore (USD 170,000) for the Targa. India-specific launch timelines are yet to be announced, but if tradition is anything to go by, it won't be far behind.
