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Porsche 911 Carrera S

Super StreetPorsche
420 hp
Horsepower
1450 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2016
Year

Porsche 911 Carrera S (Super Street)

The Porsche 911 Carrera S is the sharper, more powerful version of the 991-generation 911 coupe, blending everyday usability with the kind of precision and rear-engine character that has defined the 911 for decades. In this 991-era form, it delivers a refined but still serious driving experience with classic Porsche balance, strong mid-range torque, and excellent chassis control.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six (rear-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~420 hp (309 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 7-speed PDK dual-clutch

  • Weight: ~1,450 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,499 mm long × 1,808 mm wide × 1,303 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,450 mm

  • Tires: Performance road tires on 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with Porsche braking stability and strong pedal feel

  • Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Carrera S is a fast, precise, and rewarding street car that feels approachable at first but deeply satisfying once you start leaning on it. The rear-engine layout gives it outstanding traction on exit and a distinctive pivot point on turn-in, making it feel lively without being unruly when driven smoothly. It has that unmistakable 911 blend of stability and rotation, with a chassis that rewards patience and proper weight transfer.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo flat-six delivers a broad, flexible powerband with a deep, cultured note rather than a shrieking top-end howl. Turbo torque makes the car feel strong everywhere, especially in the mid-range, while the exhaust gains a harder edge under load. It is not the loudest car in the room, but it has a distinctly polished Porsche character.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Excellent front-end response for a rear-engine car, with strong rotation if you trail brake correctly.

  • Traction: Very strong on exit thanks to rear weight bias, though abrupt throttle can still unsettle the rear.

  • Braking: Confident and stable, with a pedal that encourages precise trail braking into medium-speed corners.

  • Top Speed: Strong real-world pace on straights, with enough punch to feel quick on any road course or fast street circuit.

Driving Style Tip: Let the car work with you rather than forcing it. Smooth steering, progressive braking, and patient throttle application are the keys to unlocking the Carrera S. It shines on technical road courses, canyon-style layouts, and any circuit that rewards rhythm and momentum.

Livery & Aesthetics: The 991 Carrera S is timeless Porsche design — compact, muscular, and instantly recognizable from every angle. The wide rear haunches, smooth nose, and signature light signature give it an elegant but purposeful look, and the cockpit is clean, modern, and driver-focused.

Whether you're chasing clean laps or just enjoying a quick road car with real personality, the Porsche 911 Carrera S is one of the most satisfying street machines to drive in sim racing — refined, capable, and unmistakably Porsche.