2026 Porsche 911 range rebuild continues with new all-wheel-drive 4S variants

Porsche has continued the expansion of the latest 911 sports-car range after its mid-life facelift last year, with three new mid-grade, all-wheel-drive variants.

The addition of the Carrera 4S coupe, Carrera 4S Cabriolet and Targa 4S bring the total number of 911 model grades available to 15, alongside the base Carrera, sportier GTS and hero GT3 in various body styles and transmissions.

Only the Turbo flagships – and track-focused GT3 RS and GT2 RS editions – remain yet to be revealed in Porsche's latest 911 line-up, dubbed the '992.2' to fans of the brand.

The three new model grades combine the 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat six-cylinder engine of the rear-wheel-drive Carrera S, with the security of all-wheel drive (AWD).

Porsche says about half of 911 customers who choose the S model elect for all-wheel drive.

But they pay a pretty penny to do so, as the all-wheel-drive variants of the coupe and convertible – the Targa is AWD only – cost $19,600 to $19,800 more than their rear-wheel-drive counterparts.

Powering S-badged 911s is a 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six developing 353kW/530Nm – up 22kW on the outgoing versions, thanks in part to a 911 Turbo-derived intercooler – matched with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Unusually, the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4S is no quicker than the regular S – both good for 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.3 seconds with the Sport Chrono pack – with a shared 308km/h top speed.

The gear ratio inside the front differential's clutch assembly has been "slightly adjusted", as the sole change to the all-wheel-drive system for 2025.

Now standard on the Carrera 4S over earlier models are updated 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and a sports exhaust.

The three new variants also fit GTS-sourced upgraded brakes, with 408mm front and 380mm rear discs clamped by red calipers.

Rear-wheel steering is standard on the Targa 4S, which can raise or stow its glass roof in 19 seconds. Four seats are fitted to the Cabriolet and Targa, while the rear seats are a no-cost option on the Coupe.

Other standard features in global markets include matrix LED headlights, a wireless phone charger, power-folding, auto-dimming mirrors with puddle lighting, and lane departure warning.

Australian models build on the global equipment list with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry, a Bose premium stereo, 14-way power-adjustable sports seats with memory, digital radio, and a tyre fit set.

They also offer a grey top tint on the windscreen, premium paint up to the 'Dreams' range, the no-cost option of power steering 'plus', a 360-degree camera, and automatic parking.

The new additions to the Porsche 911 range are now available to order ahead of first showroom arrivals due in January or February 2026, pending any delays.

• 911 Carrera Coupe PDK auto – $279,400 (down $1100 in recent months)
• 911 Carrera Cabriolet PDK auto – $302,700 (down $1100)
• 911 Carrera T Coupe manual – $306,800 (no change)
• 911 Carrera T Cabriolet manual – $330,100 (no change)
• 911 Carrera S Coupe PDK auto – $342,700 (no change)
• 911 Carrera S Cabriolet PDK auto – $365,400 (no change)
• 911 Carrera 4S Coupe PDK auto – $362,300 (new, up $29,000, was $333,300)
• 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet PDK auto – $385,200 (new, up $30,700, was $354,500)
• 911 Targa 4S PDK auto – $389,400 (new, up $34,900, was $354,500)
• 911 Carrera GTS Coupe PDK auto – $380,100 (down $1100)
• 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet PDK auto – $416,300 (down $1100)
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe PDK auto – $400,200 (down $1100)
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet PDK auto – $436,800 (down $1100)
• 911 Targa 4 GTS PDK auto – $436,800 (down $1100)
• 911 GT3 manual – $446,700 (no change)
• 911 GT3 PDK auto – $446,700 (no change)
• 911 GT3 Touring manual – $446,700 (no change)
• 911 GT3 Touring PDK auto – $446,700 (no change)

Note: Prices for the new variants are understood to be Model Year 2026, while the other grades listed are MY25.

Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Highly Commended - Young Writer of the Year 2024 (Under 30) Rising Star Journalist, 2024 Winner Scoop of The Year - 2024 Winner

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