Although these models were critically acclaimed, the public still thought that rear wheel drive was the only layout for a 'proper' 911 and the 964 Carrera 4 was perceived as slightly second rate, almost a 911 for timid drivers. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 just oozes capability. It's still a sports car, for sure, but there's a ton of cargo room if you combine the area behind the front seats with the large, deep front trunk. Okay, but does the 4S actually look like a Turbo? Many observers felt the 996 Carrera 4S to be the finest mainstream model Porsche produced of its era. Porsche claims to have solved the cylinder liner problem that sporadically afflicted the 996 and has also made changes to the design of the big ends and Variocam system - other potential fault points. And at the same time it provides the foundation for superior safety in a collision. If the 996 generation of the Porsche 911 was the period when the car matured, the 997 series saw the car develop an even more polished sheen.
Half of all 911s sold are Tiptronic and yes, all are luxuriously equipped. Porsche know their history and so do their customers and the design of the 997's cabin pays homage to Porsches of the past. Besides enlarged rolling stock offerings, the other big item in the underpinnings department is a new Porsche Active Suspension Management system. Wide Body, Electric Roof Through their body design, both 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolets combine the features of a conĀvertible with the fortes so typical of four-wheel-drive. . Expect to pay around Ā£55,000 for a 55-plated Coupe and add around Ā£600 if you want the convenience of the Tiptronic S automatic gearbox. The advantage for both driver and passenger is a significantly higher standard of comfort particularly on long motorway trips The Sports setting, on the other hand, automatically acĀtivates a harder damper control map for a particularly agile style of motoring.
Similar to the other editions, the 2001 Carrera 4S was powered by a 3. Four different seating choices are offered: standard, 12-way power-adjustable, sport, and adaptive sport. Great value for the money I spent. Except for a new transmission output shaft and a revised front-axle final drive ratio designed to accommodate differently sized tires, the new C4 drivetrain is unchanged. Once In A Lifetime Buy ā One of the most desirable cars on the planet, powerful, poised and engineered like a meschersmidt.
Every time I drive it, I smile like a total goon. The 911 Carrera lives up to it's reputation in every respect. If you really want to hang the tail out, just switch the system off. Then I got one, and it turned my standards for a perfect sports car upside down! NewUsedFilter selectedNewUsedList, null ; newUsedFilter. Both 'standard' models hit 60mph in 4. It can go on long road trips or tear up twisty backroads.
Run through the gears one time, and several things become evident. Standard on the S, the 19s are optional on the base C4. The suspension revisions appear to have lowered the roll center too. There is no other car out there that has the overall package like a 911; near-supercar performance, razor-sharp handling, head-turning good looks, versatility, comfort and reliability. High-Quality, Sophisticated Features with Individual Options Inside, both four-wheel-drive Cabriolets excel through top-quality, sophisticated materials complete with a wide range of leather features. The 911 Carrera 4 has traditionally been a little more prone to depreciation than the Carrera 2 but in 997 guise it's been bearing up reasonably strongly. Dennis Buyacar Ltd is a credit broker and not a lender.
The 997 series, which was introduced in 2005 and ran through 2012, is absolutely superb in almost every respect. You can dress it up or down; it's classy or casual when you want it to be. You'll be able to feel the benefit of this additional traction when accelerating out of corners, especially if the surface is damp. It is very fun to drive. The steering wheel is now adjustable for both reach and height; the S gets an attractive three-spoke multifunction wheel with audio and communication system controls.
The 993 and 996 generation cars cemented all-wheel drive's role in the Porsche firmament, acceptance finally arriving when the Turbo version of the 993 featured drive going front and rear. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 just oozes capability. I mean the list goes on and on. I found it to be comfortable and secure especially at higher speeds. The waist is tighter, the fenders more curvaceous, the surface detail sharper. The ride and handling balance is superb, biased toward the performance side of the coin, of course.
Love this 911-one of the best cars i ever owned by H Ehrenkranz on Jul 29, 2018 Vehicle: 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Cabriolet 3. Arriving in September 2006 and again available in standard and S trims, the Targa defiantly shook off its tag as the ugly sister of the 911 range. Save for reuse of the roof panel and some chassis architecture, the changes go far beyond the scope of a midlife update, creating, for the most part, an all-new machine. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter. Nonetheless, the tunable exhaust is a cool feature, sounds wonderful, and is something we'd still recommend to any 911 buyer. The instrument panel and center stack get a complete redo, with larger gauges, revised entertainment system and climate controls, and richer, higher quality materials. What struck us most is how user-friendly this machine is given its performance capabilities.