Sixty years on, the Porsche 911 continues to do what it does best – reinvent itself just enough to thrill the faithful, while staying true to its flat-six soul.
In 2025, Stuttgart’s rear-engined icon is updating three new chapters in its lineup: the 911 Carrera 4S, the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and the 911 Targa 4S. All with all-wheel drive. All with 480 PS underfoot. And all with that unmistakable Porsche 911 silhouette that makes grown men go weak in the knees.
Together, they double Porsche’s all-wheel-drive 911 lineup to six, now offering drivers even more choice when picking their flavour of precision performance.
Rear-Biased, All-Weather Brilliance
Porsche’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine now delivers 480 PS (353 kW), which is 30 PS more than before. The added oomph comes courtesy of an optimised intercooler design, inherited from the blistering 911 Turbo.
Mated to an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, it’s no slouch; 0 to 100 km/h is done in 3.3 seconds in the coupé, provided you tick the Sport Chrono box. Top speed? 308 km/h. That’s nearly enough to make your eyebrows migrate to the back of your head.
And with all-wheel drive, these Carreras claw into the road. Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ensures the rear-bias layout keeps things sporty, but when the heavens open or the tarmac twists unexpectedly, the system sends torque to the front wheels, sharpening stability without numbing the fun.
That front differential? Still water-cooled. Still electromechanically controlled. Still brilliant.
Celebrating 60 Years of the Targa
Let’s not forget the Targa, now officially in its diamond jubilee year. Originally dreamt up in the 1960s as a ‘safety cabriolet’ for the US market, the Targa has grown into a style icon of its own.
You still get that classic wide roll bar, the wraparound glass rear window, and a roof mechanism that could star in its own ballet. The new roof comes in four shades, by the way: black, blue, red, and brown, because even Porsche knows that top-down driving should look as good as it feels.
Fun fact: since 2006, all Porsche 911 Targa models have come exclusively with all-wheel drive. So if you’re eyeing the Targa, you’re already part of the AWD club.
What’s New Inside?
Inside, leather upholstery is standard, as are Matrix LED headlights and wireless smartphone charging. Finally, a place to dump your phone that isn’t the cupholder. Carrera S wheels now come in a new design (20-inch front, 21-inch rear), and red brake callipers hug massive discs borrowed from the GTS—408 mm up front and 380 mm at the rear. The Targa 4S even gets rear-wheel steering as standard, making tight corners in multi-storey carparks slightly less dramatic.
The coupé is a two-seater by default, though you can opt for a rear bench at no extra cost. Cabriolet and Targa variants get rear seats as standard. Other creature comforts include folding mirrors with integrated puddle lights, auto-dimming glass, a rain sensor, and lane departure warning.
Want more? Porsche’s configurator will happily oblige with a dizzying array of customisations, from colour-matched trim to roof systems and high-fidelity sound setups.
Local Launch and Pricing
Singaporeans eager to get their hands on these all-paw wonders can place their orders now. Pricing starts at S$740,888 before COE, with local deliveries expected by the end of 2025.
That price includes a five-year free maintenance and warranty package, registration, taxes, and other local wizardry, but remember, that COE is still between you and your dreams.
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