Porsche rolls out new all-wheel drive 911 models

The roll-out of the 2016 model year Porsche 911 lineup has gained further momentum with the unveiling of the new Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S in both coupe and cabriolet body styles, along with the Targa 4 and Targa 4S.

The new models feature an improved all-wheel drive system, increasing driving dynamics and safety. The new twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, first introduced on the latest 911 Carrera and Carrera S, will find its way onto the new all-wheel drive models as well. This offers an increased output of 20bhp, whilst Porsche claims the new engines are 12 percent more economical than its normally aspirated predecessor.

The exterior of the Carrera 4 and Targa 4 have been upgraded with a redesigned front bumper sporting active air ducts that open and close to channel air to the front-mounted radiators, revised head lights with altered internal graphics, larger exterior mirror housings mounted on the doors and new door handles. They also get a redesigned air vent atop the rear-mounted engine, modified taillights and a new rear bumper with air vents to channel hot air away from the engine. Wider rear arches and a horizontal light band that runs between the taillights will continue to distinguish the four-wheel drive 911s from the rear-wheel drive versions.

Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system now comes as standard, providing adaptive damping qualities whilst lowering the ride height by 10mm. Buyers also have the option of a Sport Chrono Package, which features a steering wheel-mounted mode switch, derived from the 918 Spyder supercar.

First deliveries of the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Targa 4 models are scheduled in early 2016.