Used 2021 Porsche 911 Coupe Trims Comparison

All 911s are powered by a rear-mounted turbocharged flat-six engine that drives the wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (Porsche's PDK). For those who prefer to row their own gears, a seven-speed manual is available on Carrera S and Targa 4S models.

Carrera and Carrera 4
The base Carrera and Carrera 4 use a rear-mounted 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine (379 hp, 331 lb-ft). The standard Carrera has rear-wheel drive, while the Carrera 4 (and other 4-badged models) comes with all-wheel drive. Standard feature highlights include:

• Adaptive suspension
• LED headlights
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Heated sport seats with power-adjustable backrest
• Partial leather upholstery
• Two-zone automatic climate control
• 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

From there, you can select from a long list of options, covering driver aids to upgraded interior trims. Notable picks include:

• Custom paint colors
• Larger wheels
• Upgraded leather upholstery
• Upgraded seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Sunroof
• Sport exhaust system
• Larger fuel tank
• Front-axle lift
• Carbon-ceramic brakes
• Lane keeping assist (steers the 911 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Porsche and the car in front)
• Sport Chrono package
• Dash-mounted analog and digital chronograph
• Steering wheel-mounted drive mode dial
• Launch control
• Active suspension mounts
• Tire temperature display
• Porsche Track Precision App
• Premium package
• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• Bose audio system
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the 911 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Ventilated front seats
• Power-folding mirrors
• Ambient interior lighting

Carrera S and Carrera 4S
Standard features generally mirror those on the standard Carrera. But both the Carrera S and 4S get a significant bump in power, pushing output up to 443 hp and 390 lb-ft. Other standard performance upgrades include:

• Larger brakes
• Larger wheels and tires
• Electronically controlled torque-vectoring differential for improved traction
• Sport Chrono package (standard with manual transmission, optional on automatics)
• Optional rear-axle steering (improves high-speed stability and makes parking easier)

Targa 4 and Targa 4S
The Targa 4 and 4S generally mirror the Carrera 4 and 4S, respectively, when it comes to performance, features and options. As with other 4-badged models, the Targa 4 and 4S come standard with all-wheel drive. There's also a limited-run Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition that comes with exclusive paint colors, retro racing livery graphics, special Porsche badges and an exclusive two-tone interior.

Turbo
The 911 Turbo comes with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder that spools out 572 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard, and the only available transmission is the eight-speed dual-clutch. Additional standard features on the Turbo include:

• Rear-axle steering
• 14-way adjustable sport seats
• Sport Chrono package
• Bose audio system

Otherwise, options on the 911 Turbo generally mirror those on the Carrera S.

Turbo S
Consider the Turbo S the king of the hill. Output rises to 640 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the extra grunt, standard features on the Turbo S include:

• Carbon-ceramic brakes
• Upgraded suspension
• Upgraded aerodynamics
• 18-way adjustable seats

The Turbo S is available with:

• Lightweight package
• 66-pound weight reduction
• Lighter front bucket seats (standard seats are available)
• Rear seats removed
• Thinner glass
• Reduced sound deadening