It is without a doubt that Porsche’s most iconic vehicle is their two-door, high performance coupe and convertible, known globally as the 911. When Porsche began producing the 911 in 1964, their immediate goal was to create a slightly more contemporary replacement for the 356, but the 911 was immensely popular and quickly became Porsche’s most celebrated vehicle. In fact, the 911 was so incredibly popular that it was number five in a poll to determine the ‘Car of the Century’ in 1999, and remains the only car in the top five to be in production to this day. This 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S is of from the latest generation of the 911 and is up for sale in Texas with a tad over 8,600 miles on the clock.

Exterior and Interior

The eighth generation 911, known internally as the 992, received quite a few cosmetic upgrades including a much wider aluminum body, a new bumper to accommodate larger exhausts, and the all-new full length rear light bar. Originally adorned in a clean white paintwork, this 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S is now wrapped in a Satin Grey color and comes with its own slide/tilt glass sunroof, power folding exterior mirrors, as well as a Sport Exhaust system with black tailpipes. The interior of this 992 comes in a black and Bordeaux Red interior that includes the Premium Package. This package adds an assortment of features such as the Porsche Dynamic Light System, Bose premium sound system, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist with sign recognition along with 4-way ventilated sports seats and comfort access. Four adults can be accommodated in the cabin. The tachometer dial is finished in Guards Red for an additional touch of individuality.

Engine

Nestled under the hood of this 992-generation 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S is a 3.0L (181ci) twin-turbocharged flat-6 engine that puts out 444hp at 6.500rpm and 391 lb ft between 2,300 and 3,500rpm. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed PDK gearbox, with paddle shifters for manual shifting. The Carrera S with PDK gearbox is rated to do the zero to sixty sprint in just 3.7 seconds, 0.5 seconds quicker than the manual transmission equipped car, and tops out a 191mph.