The 414bhp, 500Nm Porsche 911 Carrera S is arguably the sweet spot in the 911 range, with the firm’s new twin-turbo flat-six 3.0 engine giving 0-62mph in just under 4 seconds with the PDK gearbox option.
One of the reasons we love the Carrera S though, is that it’s the most powerful Porsche 911 available with a standard manual gearbox – a slick, mechanically pleasing affair that delivers all the purist driving thrills any enthusiast could ask for.
The turbocharged engine pulls like a train too, although the turbos muffle the classic 911 bark a little at the top end. The latest models grip harder than ever though, and offer incredible agility and turn-in – especially if you have the rear-wheel steering that’s standard fit on the S.
With a supple ride and a luxurious and spacious cabin, the latest 911 Carrera S is just a terrific sporting all rounder.