Carrera S returns with more combustion-only poke

Systemically expanded since its global debut in May last year, Porsche has added another derivative to the 911 range, this time the returning Carrera S as the gap filler between the unbadged base model and hybrid-engine GTS.

- Charl Bosch

Offered as either a coupe or cabriolet, the 992.2 iteration of the 911 Carrera S eschews the use of the mild-hybrid system as on the entry-level Carrera, but also the manual gearbox, leaving the 911 T as the sole variant, for now, with the option of three-pedals.

Aesthetically identical to the base 911 bar the S suffix, the biggest differences reside underneath where, in addition to revised steering, the kinematics of the front axle have been altered and the optional rear-axle steering system adjusted.