New sports car gains 20kW power boost: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S priced to rival Chevrolet Corvette and McLaren Artura

Porsche Australia has a fresh model to slot into the middle of its 911 line-up with the arrival of the updated 992.2-generation 911 Carrera S.

Positioned between the Carrera T and GTS in terms of pricing, the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S is available in both Coupe and Cabriolet body styles, with the former starting from $342,700 before on-roads, and the latter from $365,400.

The step-up over the base Carrera and Carrera T comes in the form of a more powerful version of Porsche’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre flat-six petrol engine, making 353kW and 530Nm (up 20kW) compared to the base Carrera’s 290kW/450Nm.

Like the base variant, the 911 Carrera S powers the rear wheels via an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, with the six-speed manual from the Carrera T not an option.

That power allows for the German icon to nail 100km/h in just 3.3 seconds, Porsche claims, with a top speed of 308km/h.

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe

Porsche says its design is based on the last-gen 911 Turbo models, and that the standard equipment list is “significantly upgraded”. As such, it gains staggered 20-inch front and 21-inch rear specific wheels, a sports exhaust system and Porsche’s Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+) system that the base model doesn’t get.

It borrows the higher-spec GTS’ brakes, with discs measuring 408 millimetres at the front and 380 mm on the rear. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are available as an option, as well as Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) sports suspension with a 10mm lower ride height and optional rear-wheel steering.

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe

Standard features for Australia will also include a tinted windscreen, the Parking Entry pack with surround-view cameras, adaptive cruise control, lane change assist and rear assist, 14-way electric sports seats, a Bose surround sound system, the Comfort Access pack and Power Steering Plus as a no-cost option.