Is the 997 4S wider?
The Porsche 997 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S have a wider rear end. As a result of the wider track of the 4WD-models, the wheelarches had to grow. A rarely known fact to many potential buyers is, that the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and 4s both have a wider rear end.
Is the Porsche 997 Carrera’s still available?
Now that at least some versions of the 2005-2011 Porsche 911, aka the 997, are available on the used market for somewhat reasonable amounts of money, we feel obligated to drive as many of them as possible. This 2006 Carrera S is clean and completely stock. Check out Drew’s 997 on Wheelwell! Loading…
What’s the acceleration of a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?
A trip to the track revealed the 4S couldn’t quite match the acceleration times of the two-wheel-drive model tested in November 2004 – 4.1 seconds to 60 mph versus 4.3 seconds for the 4S – but it did match the performance of the 911 Carrera S pitted against an Aston Martin V-8 Vantage (” Working Exotics ,” March 2006).
What kind of engine does a Porsche Carrera have?
The base Carrera featured a 3.6- liter boxer engine that produced an impressive 325 horsepower while the new 3.8- liter, six-cylinder engine found in the Carrera S had 355 horsepower. In 2006 Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo which had almost 500 hp and a sub 4 second 0-60 mph time.
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.
Are there any Porsche 911 Carrera 4S for sale?
Condition History data is provided by Experian AutoCheck. Use of this data is subject to the AutoCheck Terms & Conditions. TrueCar has 41 used Porsche 911 Carrera-4 s for sale nationwide, including a Carrera 4 Cabriolet Manual and a Carrera 4 Cabriolet Tiptronic.
What’s the problem with the Porsche Carrera 4S?
The second issue can be found inside, where the old shifter has been replaced with this weird-ass popsicle that no longer lets me change gears without using the shift paddles — themselves being slightly frustrating, as they’re smaller and located closer to the steering column than I’d prefer.
Are there any mechanical problems with my Porsche 911?
Listed below are Porsche 911 common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent 911 problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.
Are there rear seats in a Porsche Carrera 4?
Things are traditionally tight, with the rear “seat” offering little utility when it comes to actually housing human beings — consider them for children or child seats alone, although they do offer some extra utility by folding the seatbacks into parcel shelves.