Following its facelift last year, which included the addition of the first-ever hybrid 911, the Porsche 911 lineup is once again being filled in, this time with new “S” variants for the brand’s all-wheel drive sports car. There are new 4S versions of the Carrera, Targa, and Cabriolet models with more power and (mercifully) better standard equipment. However, in typical Porsche fashion, none of this comes cheap.
New 911s, Same Theory
Not unlike the 911 Carrera S, the new 4S models use the car’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six to produce 473 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. Improved cooling is largely the reason Porsche was able to work more power into the 911’s 3.0-liter, bringing down the intercoolers from the high-powered 911 Turbo. The only available transmission is the brand’s eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. The only way to get a manual now is the 911 Carrera T and the high-performance GT3. The 4S trio also benefits from the old Carrera GTS’ exhaust and bigger brakes.
They’re not cheap to start, though, with the 2026 Carrera 4S coupe starting at $156,450. That’s a whopping $16,000 more than the 2024 model.
Other standard equipment includes a rear limited-slip diff, adaptive dampers, and 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. In addition to Porsche’s staggering array of customizations, the 911 4S lineup can also be ordered with carbon-ceramic brakes, rear-steer, and sports suspension, with one exception: the Targa 4S has standard rear-wheel steering.
Changes Abound Inside, Too
Inside, Porsche adds some more leather to 4S models, hopefully helping them earn their higher price point (more on that below). These 911s, like the rest of the facelifted lineup, get a new digital dash, and coupes will be available with rear seats as a no-cost option (they’ll be standard on Cabriolet and Targa models). You’ll also see the facelifted car’s interior is wholly carried over, of course, including the latest in Porsche infotainment and as many optional extras and personalized touches as you care to stuff it with.
They’re not cheap to start, though, with the 2026 Carrera 4S coupe starting at $156,450. That’s a whopping $16,000 more than the 2024 model. Porsche says pricing is subject to change, but it’s hard to see the brand turning around and offering a five-figure price cut in a year or two. Meanwhile, the Carrera 4S Cabriolet is $169,650 and the Targa 4S starts at $171,350.
TopSpeed’s Take
In other segments, even in the luxury automotive space, a $16,000 price hike would be deemed insulting and ridiculous. Somehow, we imagine Porsche is going to get away with it. The brand has a loyal base of customers who pride themselves on customizing their 911s and showing them off, and you’ve got to pay the cost to be the boss, even if the real boss is now charging $16K more for a facelifted sports car that’s been around for years.
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