Part 1: 12 of the 21 911s that Porsche now offers

Porsche now offers 21 options to choose from when shopping its iconic 911 sports car. The differences between the base model and the premier version are huge, and to better understand it all, the following is part one of a two-part slideshow that explains what each car has to offer its driver.

By Jeffrey Bausch - February 8, 2017

1. Carrera

This is considered the "base" 911—it’s powered by a 3.0-liter, 370-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, flat six engine.

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2. Cabriolet

The Cabriolet is the convertible version of the Carrera.

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3. Carrera 4 Coupe

Now, you have the Carrera 4 Coupe, which is a Carrera Coupe with all-wheel drive (hence the “4”).

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4. Carrera 4 Cabriolet

Naturally, you need a convertible variant—and that comes in the form of the Carrera 4 Cabriolet.

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5. Carrera S

The Carrera S is a step up from the Carrera base model—it’s equipped with a 50 HP boost from the Carrera, courtesy of larger turbochargers and an upgraded exhaust system on its 3.0-liter 420 hp flat-six engine.

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