Porsche 911 Carrera S

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The Porsche 911 is very much a piece of the past.
It is based on a 41 year old idea but is nevertheless alive and kicking.
The latest evolution of this rear-engined car sports a 3.8-litre engine, providing 261kW of pure angry, malevolent power.
The exterior boasts four tailpipes and a return to the 911’s traditional oval headlights while the interior deviates from Porsch purity in favour of unrefined decadence.
In keeping with previous models, the S is comfortably handy with good views forward and back and a light nose that responds to the slightest flick of the steering wheel. It is extremely fast, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds with a possibility of going up to 290 km/h. Although the tail is heavy, the PASM (Porsche active suspension management) reduces unwanted movements effectively, giving a tauter, more precise drive. The steering is smooth and accurate and the grip is tight.

Without a doubt, driving this car is a special occasion. It is a veritable powerhouse, its force, palpable even at lower speeds, pushing you on from behind.

Specifications:
Engine - Water-cooled, horizontally opposed six cylinder boxer displacing 3 824cc, fed by multi-point fuel injection with four valves per cylinder.
Maximum power / torque - 261kW at 6 600rpm / 400Nm at 4600rpm.
Transmission - Six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.
Suspension - MacPherson struts and stabilizer bars in front, independent multi-link with stabilizer bars at the rear. Steering - Variable-ratio power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Wheels / tyres - Alloy 19″ rims with 235/35 tyres at the front and 295/35 at the rear.
Brakes - Anti-lock with drilled and ventilated discs front and rear.
Dimensions - Length 4427mm, width 1808mm, height 1300mm. Mass - 1420kg.
Capacities - 2+2 passengers, 64 litres fuel, 130 litres boot. Performance - 0-100 km/h - 4.7 sec. Top speed 293 km/h. Safety - Driver and front passenger crash bags, thorax and head side crash bags, front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, side impact beams.
Standard items - Bucket sports seats, radio/six-disc CD audio system, cupholders, security system with immobiliser.
Service intervals - 30000km oil change, 60000km major service.