Porsche is expanding its Porsche 911 fleet with new four-wheel drive models – the Carrera 4S Coupé and Cabriolet, and the Targa 4S. More than just cosmetic changes – this is a serious upgrade. And yes, it comes at a price.
Like the sunrise and sunset, Porsche regularly refreshes its iconic series as reliably as ever. Porsche 911This time, new versions with four-wheel drive are coming – Carrera 4S Coupe, Cabriolet and the elegant Targa 4S. Keywords: more power, more equipment… and, of course, a higher price.
Porsche 911: An engine like a Swiss watch
Under the hood remains the hardened 3.0-liter twin-turbo boxer six-cylinder, now developing 473 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The power increase is largely due to intercoolers from the 911 Turbo model – a small transplant, a big difference. Incidentally, horsepower is now on par with the previous Carrera GTS, although torque is a tad less. And no, you won’t find a manual transmission – the eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission reigns supreme here. (Manual transmissions remain the purists’ privilege in the Carrera T and GT3 models – that is, those who still enjoy “real” driving.)
On the road? More tangible than a freshly pasted poster
New ones 911 The 4S models come standard with a sports exhaust system and larger brakes taken from the Carrera GTS. Also standard are adaptive suspension (PASM), a mechanical rear differential lock and a combination of 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. Among the extras? Sports suspension, rear steering, the Sport Chrono package and carbon-ceramic brakes. Incidentally, the Targa 4S comes with rear steering as standard – because style without function is no longer enough.
Digital cockpit: yes, even Porsche has knelt down
There's now more standard leather inside (because nothing screams "luxury" like real fur for your rear end), and digital gauges remain a bit of a controversial topic - traditionalists may still be crying in the corner. The coupe now comes as a two-seater as standard, with a four-seater version as a no-cost option (standard on the Cabriolet and Targa).
Sales strategy: four-wheel drive as the new minimum
Porsche says that around half of all 911 “S” models in the US are equipped with all-wheel drive, which confirms the importance of this expansion of the range. Until now, the only entry-level model with all-wheel drive in the revised range was the hybrid Carrera 4 GTS – so these new models effectively lower the threshold for entry… well, relatively speaking.
And now the numbers that raise eyebrows (and limits)
Base price for 911 Carrero 4S Coupe 2026 starts at approximately 145,500 euros ($156,450). This is more than 15,000 euros more than the 2024 model. Admittedly with more equipment and capacity, but the number is still breathtaking. Carrera 4S Cabriolet costs around 158,800 euros ($169,650), while for Targo 4S must be deducted 160,800 euros ($171,350).
But if you think that's going to put anyone off - think again. Demand for the 911 still outstrips supply, which means these beauties will sell like hotcakes... on a golden background.
Conclusion?
Porsche remains true to its formula: more power, more technology, more chic – and a higher price. But this is a Porsche. No one buys it because they're looking for price/performance. They buy it because they can. And because – let's face it – there aren't many things that can take you 300 km/h and make you look like you've just left a meeting in St. Moritz.
