The Porsche 911 hasn't kept its engine at the back for over five decades in order to serve straight line velocity purposes. However, there are certain situations where ignoring the uber-sharp handling balance Zuffenhausen engineers have come up with and sticking to flogging a Neunelfer without turning the steering wheel can be just as rewarding as canyon carving.
One of those situations involves stretching the flat-six legs of the 911 on the derestricted sections of the German Autobahn. Well, this is precisely what the video below brings.
We're dealing with a 2016 Carrera 4S that's being put to speeding work on the Autobahn. With the 991.2 mid-cycle boost (pun intended) bringing a pair of turbos at the rear of the Carrera and Carrera S models, this clip allows us to get a good taste of how the power is delivered in the real world.
Let's not forget that the turbocharged C4S we have here allows the driver to play with 420 hp. For instance, this allows the machine to one-up the 996 911 Turbo by 5 ponies. On paper, a PDK model such as the one we have here can climb to 188 MPH. However, the 911 has always been about a special way of translating its specs into real-world feelings and emotions and this is what this video is all about.
The piece of footage at the bottom of the page sees the guy behind the wheel fully dipping into the potential of the all-wheel-drive Carrera S, so we're inviting you to pay close attention to the speedo.
Numbers aside, you'll also be able to see what the turbocharged power delivery means, so keeping an eye on the analogue speedometer isn't a bad idea - we're thankful Porsche still provides one. And with the recording providing decent audio quality, you'll also get to experience the aural side of the forced-fed adventure.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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