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911 Carrera S

911 Carrera S

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There has never been a 996-generation 911 Carrera S. Porsche dropped the S suffix after the 993, and the 996 range runs from the Carrera through the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4S — a model introduced in 2002 that plays the part a buyer might expect a Carrera S to fill. The badge returned on the 997 in 2005. This roster entry is retained so the variant id survives across generations, but no 996 specifications can honestly be attached to it.

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Specification plate

Numbers as published

Every figure below is quoted from the sources listed at the foot of the page. A dash means the number was never published — it is never estimated.

Engine

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Not published: No 996-generation 'Carrera S' exists: the model is absent from Porsche's 996 range and from Excellence's 996 spec index, which lists Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3 and GT2 only. All spec fields left null.

Power

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Not published in the source data

0–100 km/h

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Not published in the source data

Top speed

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Not published in the source data

Weight

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Not published in the source data

Drivetrain

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Not published in the source data

Transmission

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Not published in the source data

Production

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Not published in the source data

Body styles

Coupé

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911 Carrera S

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Pipeline: licensed local model → Sketchfab embed → turntable · sources on the credits page

Paint

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Wheels
StockSportTurbo

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Gallery

7 views of the Carrera S

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Watch

4 films on the Carrera S

Variant-specific films first, then the curated set for the generation. Every player is an embed that loads on click.

  • Generation · Mat Watson Cars

    Porsche 911 996 in-depth review - see why it's the ultimate sports car bargain!

    thorough first-water-cooled 911 assessment, warts included

  • Generation · DRIVETRIBE

    DRIVETRIBE GARAGE: Jethro's Porsche 911

    Carbon-era garage episode built around a 996 911

  • Generation · Doug DeMuro

    Here's Why the Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Is a Crazy Bargain

    996 turbo ownership reality check, prices and caveats

  • Generation · Collecting Cars

    Porsche 911 (996) GT3 RS - The Best Drivers Porsche?

    first water-cooled 911 GT3 RS, Chris Harris on lightness

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Set it against its neighbours

911 America RoadsterNearest in time911 Carrera1997–2005Same body style911 Carrera 41998–2004Same body style
Compact specification comparison between the 911 Carrera S and 911 America Roadster, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera 4
Spec911 Carrera S911 America Roadster911 Carrera1997–2005911 Carrera 41998–2004
Years1997–20051998–2004
Engine3.4 L M96 flat-six (to 2001); 3.6 L M96 flat-six (2002–2005)3.4 L M96 flat-six (coupé to 2001); 3.6 L (cabriolet 2002–2004)
Power300 PS (221 kW) to 2001; 320 PS (235 kW) from 2002300 PS (221 kW); 320 PS (235 kW) from 2002
0–100 km/h——5.2 s5.5 s
Top speed——280 km/h274 km/h
Weight——1,316 kg1,375 kg
Drivetrain——Rear-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Transmission——6-speed manual; 5-speed Tiptronic S6-speed manual; 5-speed Tiptronic S
Body stylesCoupéCabrioletCoupé · CabrioletCoupé · Cabriolet
Production — identical across all cars————
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Sources (2)

  1. Porsche 911 (996) — Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
  2. 1999 911 Carrera 4 Coupe (996 v1) — Excellence specs (996 model list) (opens in a new tab)

What the sources do not settle (1)

  • No 996-generation 'Carrera S' exists: the model is absent from Porsche's 996 range and from Excellence's 996 spec index, which lists Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3 and GT2 only. All spec fields left null.

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