What would you get when you dropped the greatest sports car of all time and prepared it to drive in the rain, in the snow, or even at 2 AM? This is 2026 Porsche 911 AWD Carrera 4S, offered as a coupe, cabriolet, and targa. The new models have the power of adrenaline and flexibility; they have 473 horses, all-wheel-drive traction, and high luxury leather interiors.
AWD Debut: A Return of the Carrera 4S
The Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S is the successful re-introduction of the all-wheel-drive to the S-series of Porsche. In 2026, with the 992.2 generation, there are now three AWD models available, the Coupe, Cabriolet, and Targa 4S, meaning that, more than ever, the car can be depended upon to deliver more grip and all-season performance.
Hearth of the Beast: Engine & Power
Porsche placed a standardized variant of its extended 3.0 L twin-turbo benzene-six just behind the tail, with 473 hp at 6.500 rpm and 390 lb-ft of torque, a nice increase in power over its precursors of 30 hp. They are tuned with 911 Turbo turbo chargers and inter coolers and are ramped up with power.
Racing Bred All Wheel Drive
It is not typical AWD, but Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with water-cooled front differential and electromechanical clutch, which has a rear-ward distribution of torque. Thus when the road becomes spicy then the 4S will remain settled and stable.
Fast and Furious – Speed and Performance
With optional Sport Chrono Package, the Coupe accelerates to 60 mph in around 3.1 seconds and reaches the 191 mph mark. Cabriolet and Targa are no different, except a bit slower, because of extra weight.
Coupe, Cabriolet & Targa- Choose Your Style
- Coupe: conventional sports-car design, ordinary two-seat–rear seats optional.
- Cabriolet: top-down luxury that has a rear seat as well.
- Targa 4S: legendary rounded-off rollover bar and opening roof during all speeds, standard rear-axle steering to make it even more nimble.
Look of opulence: Leather Everywhere
Walk in and there it is all luxury. Seats, dash, door panels, and when there is a rear seat, even there, are supplied with stretched leather trims. The standard is also wireless phone charging.
Tech That Talks: Lighting, Charging and Safety
The standard feature of all models is:
- LED headlights easy to generate in matrix form,
- Sport Exhaust silver tipped,
- Power adjusting mirrors,
- Auto-dimming side view mirrors with rain sensors,
- Lane Departure Warning,
- Digital instrument clusters and etc.
Chassis, Brakes and Steering Upgrades
Standard equipment incorporates broad, GTS-level brakes, staggered 20/21 inch wheels, adaptive shock absorbers and PTV+ torque vectoring. The Targa is rear-axle steering of the standard mix; The coupe and cabrio are optional. Overshoot with desirable PASM sport suspension and semi-fancy ceramic brakes.
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Wishful that you were handed some sort of manual? Think again. Your option here is in eight-speed PDK dual-clutch only; Porsche has ditched the manual in this model.
Prices Tags and Delivery Dates
U.S.: start at about:
- Coupe: 156450
- Cabriolet: 169,650
- Targa 4S: 171, 350
Shipments will begin in Q4 2025, and they can be ordered now.
Why It Matters: Daily Thrills
The 2026 Carrera 4S is kind of like a Swiss Army knife: It remains as sharp as ever on a winding road but with all wheel drive and leather comforts, it can easily be used on a daily commute, long weekend trips, even contemplation of schnee. It is a sporty vehicle that does not sit on the shelf in seasons.
Heads Up: Pros & Cons
- Assets: Outrageous acceleration, all-wheel-drive confidence, posh cabin and adaptable body styles combine to make it a daily-driver dream.
- Cons: Non-manual gear, high price and slightly heavier than the rear-drive S models.
Conclusion
Porsche is not just creating a space in a line of models, with the 2026 Porsche 911 AWD Carrera 4S they have made a well-balanced sports car that loves to prove itself; it can take on the weather, road or even a desire. Be it Coupe, convertible, or Targa, it is up to you to get your thrill and have an all year performance.
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