Harry’s garage – 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Review – Video

 

The new 911 Carrera S is powered by a new twin-turbo 3.0litre engine but is it actually better in the real world than the normally aspirated 911 it replaced? Let’s find out.

2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Specs:

BASE PRICE:Carrera, $90,395; Carrera S, $104,395; Carrera cabriolet, $102,695; Carrera S cabriolet, $116,695

ENGINE TYPE:twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

DISPLACEMENT:182 cu in, 2981 cc
Power: 370 or 420 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 331 or 368 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

TRANSMISSIONS:7-speed manual, 7-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 96.5 in
Length: 177.1 in
Width: 71.2 in Height:50.0-51.0 in
Curb weight (C/D est):3200-3300 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 3.6-4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.2-10.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 11.7-12.4 sec
Top speed: 180-191 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/DEST):
EPA city/highway driving: 21-23/28-30