Porsche 911 Carrera S facelift review, test drive

Joining the list of controversial changes to the ‘basic’ 911 Carrera over the years is a move to a downsized turbocharged motor. Is the iconic sportscar better or worse for it?

Published on Jun 21, 2016 12:14:00 PM

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Porsche 911 Carrera S facelift review, test drive

Should I buy one?

The launch of this new 911 Carrera S is right around the corner, and the best part is that the price could be quite aggressive. Because the engine now falls below the 3,000cc mark, the car has to be homologated in India, and as a result of both these things, it now also falls into a lower tax bracket. The result is, we expect the new Carrera to cost around Rs 1.4 crore and the Carrera S around Rs 1.6 crore (ex-showroom), before options. The 911 does lack the drama and flash value of some other sportscars, but then its appeal has always been in the way it drives, and for fans of the brand and the vehicle itself, there can be no substitute. What we can verify, however, is that turbocharging and downsizing has not spoilt the Carrera formula at all, and if anything, it’s only enhanced it. This new 911 is a winner.