The Porsche 996 was released for production in 1997 and carried on until 2004. The 996 was a massive step forward in comparison to its predecessor, undergoing major design and performance changes which included an all-new water-cooled engine and a completely new chassis platform, which was unheard of and not done since the original 911.
In 2002, technical upgrades and improvements were being implemented for the newer models being released, one of which being the increased displacement of the engine to 3.6L for the whole 996 range from that year onwards and the introduction to the Carrera 4S and 4S Cabriolet. Power output for the Carrera 4S hit 320 bhp from its 3.6L naturally aspirated flat six engine, which gives it the ability to launch well from a standstill to 100km/h in just 5.4 seconds and will make it to its top speed of just shy of 280km/h.
The 4S received the Porsche All Wheel Drive system from the 996 Turbo but at the same time also received the visual enhancements that differentiated the Turbo from standard models. These included the likes of redefined front and rear bumpers, side skirts and the Turbo styled wheel.
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