Porsche's 911 family is like a complete Netflix catalog - you don't know where to start, but you know you can't go wrong. But then there are those moments when you want something "just right" - and that's where the new Carrera S comes in. Somewhere between the base Carrera and the race-oriented GTS, lies a car that screams: "Fast enough for the track, but still at home on city streets!"
If the basic Carrera is a kind of entry ticket into the world legendary 911 and is GTS For those who love weekends at the Nürburgring, the Carrera S is like a medium pizza – just the right size, just the right amount of filling and just the right amount of spice. With an extra 30 horsepower over the base model (totaling 480 hp or 353 kW) and that familiar turbocharged six-cylinder boxer engine under the hood, it becomes a real “beast in civilian clothes”.
And let's not forget – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds! If that's not enough to get your heart rate up, I don't know what is. Top speed? 308 km/h. Well, if you happen to be caught in a hurricane...
An engine that needs no introduction
Porsche is as devoted to boxer engines as Italians are to pasta – always better and always faster. This time, they've added better turbochargers and optimized cooling to make the engine breathe like a top athlete at the Olympics. Which of course means that on winding roads through the hills, it will push you deep into the seat and remind you why you ever dreamed of a Porsche in the first place.
How does the Carrera S drive?
If you've ever driven Porsche 911, you know how brutally precise it invites you into a corner. But this model has a few extras that take the whole experience to the next level. With 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, the car sits on the road like a grippy racing sneaker. Add to that Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+), which means the rear wheels don't just look straight ahead - they literally help you "enter the corner".
And if you like options, there's the Sport Chrono package with digital lap timekeeping, improved suspension settings, and even an app that measures how well you braked before a corner.
It's not just about the horses – the interior is also a hit
A sports car is nothing if you feel like you're sitting in a metal bucket inside. Porsche knows this very well. That's why the Carrera S is equipped with leather so smooth that even a prestigious furniture salon could boast of it. And if the standard black interior doesn't suit you, add the "Crayon" stitching - a little chic for your interior designer.
The screen? Big, smart and easy to use. Plus, the Carrera S comes standard with a wireless phone charger, so you don't have to fumble around for a cable while driving. And if you live in a city with potholes, there's the option of lifting the front axle – goodbye, damaged bumpers!
Design – when sport meets elegance
Don't be fooled by the Carrera S - it's sleek, yet muscular. The front air vents scream road-breathing, and the wide-hipped rear end shows off muscles borrowed from the Turbo. This is Porsche at its most seductive - without exaggeration, but with plenty of character.
Why Carrera S and not GTS?
Good question. If the Carrera S offers you almost identical performance numbers to the GTS, but costs a few grand less and is more suited to everyday driving, then there's no question why you'd choose it. It's easier on your spine, even though it still has brutally precise steering.
Conclusion
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S is not just a car – it's a work of art. If you want everyday comfort that can transform into an adrenaline-pumping monster on the track, this is the model for you. It's a model that perfectly fills the gap between the base Carrera model and the brutal GTS.
So, if you're ready to listen to the symphony of a boxer engine and enjoy the sight of the wide hips of this sporty beauty every time, then the Carrera S is your automotive "Netflix marathon" - one you won't want to leave.
