Is the Porsche 992 Carrera a track car?
It’s easy to forget that Porsche still offers a base Carrera version of the 911 as its most powerful and track-focused siblings are the ones that usually steal all the headlines. However, thanks to Harry Metcalfe, we get a rare look at what a ‘base’ Porsche 992 Carrera feels like.
What’s the difference between a 911 and a Carrera S?
S As with other cars from Porsche (like the Boxster and Cayman), strapping an ‘S’ to the name means a quicker version. In the context of the current 911 line-up, the standard Carrera has a 3.4-litre engine making 350bhp, while the Carrera S has a 3.8-litre lump churning out 400bhp.
Is the Porsche 911 all wheel drive rear drive?
All-wheel drive Carrera models used to be wider than their rear-driven siblings, but since the arrival of the 992, all models share the same shell. A refreshingly easy one, this: it’s a 911 with a folding fabric roof. Currently, the 911 Cabriolet is available as a Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo and Turbo S.
How much does a 1999 Porsche Carrera 2 cost?
The market’s opinion on these cars, however, is written in the resale values. If you had purchased two Porsches in a row — a 1998 Carrera 2S for $75,000 and a 1999 Carrera 2 for $75,000 — and put 50,000 miles on each, you would find that the 1998 car would command an easy $50K in PCA classifieds, but the 1999 would struggle to fetch $20K.
What are the different types of Porsche 911s?
A series letter is used by Porsche to indicate the revision for production cars, usually on an annual basis. 911s have also been categorized into families based on body styles or engine enhancements: 911 Carrera: including the Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera T.
How much is a 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera worth?
**Figure based on a stock 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera valued at $22,000 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
S As with other cars from Porsche (like the Boxster and Cayman), strapping an ‘S’ to the name means a quicker version. In the context of the current 911 line-up, the standard Carrera has a 3.4-litre engine making 350bhp, while the Carrera S has a 3.8-litre lump churning out 400bhp.
All-wheel drive Carrera models used to be wider than their rear-driven siblings, but since the arrival of the 992, all models share the same shell. A refreshingly easy one, this: it’s a 911 with a folding fabric roof. Currently, the 911 Cabriolet is available as a Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo and Turbo S.