Is the Porsche 997 Carrera 4S a good car?

Is the Porsche 997 Carrera 4S a good car?

A well cared for Porsche 997 Carrera 4S can be had for an unbelievably low price these days, and this 2006 model is stunning with its Sport Classic look modifications and screeching wail of an exhaust note. Loading…

What kind of suspension does a Porsche Carrera 4S have?

All Carrera 4S models come equipped with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which softens impacts and keeps the ride pleasant, despite the rubber-band-like sidewalls. One of the primary complaints regarding our previous-generation 911 C4S long-termer was that the ride was unyielding to the point of being abusive.

What kind of engine does a Carrera 4 have?

The Carrera 4S we spent a couple of weeks with, wished we owned, wrote Santa about, and tested came equipped with the sweet-sounding 355-hp, 3.8-liter flat-six introduced in the 2005 Carrera S.

What’s the price of a Porsche 911 Targa 4S?

Tack on a “4,” for four-wheel drive ($79,060), and then you’ll want the more powerful 355-hp engine that puts the S in 4S ($89,260), and now you’ve just overshot the sanity turnoff, so why not go all the way and get the two-sectioned, sliding-glass Targa roof ($96,760) that turns it into a hatchback?

Is the Porsche Carrera 4 all wheel drive?

The 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S all-wheel-drive coupés further expand the 911 model family.

What kind of tyres does a 911 Carrera 4 have?

The width of the car shows the difference: The most striking, eye-catching highlight of the 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S are the wheel arches flared out on each side by 22 millimetres or 0.87”, accommodating 295/35 ZR 18 tyres on the 911 Carrera 4 and 305/30 ZR 19 tyres on the 4S.

When did the Porsche 997 series come out?

Porsche has sold 100,000 examples of the 997 series since it was launched in April 2004, making the 997 the fastest-selling 911 in Porsche history. The 911 lineup presents a wide range of models, from the Porsche Carrera to the 911 Turbo. Coupes and cabriolets are available, along with a Targa.

What does sports chrono do on Porsche Carrera 4?

The 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S are also available with Porsche’s Sports Chrono Package: Simply by pressing a button, this feature allows the driver to set various control maps and strategies to a particularly sporting style of motoring.

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