Modern Take On the Classic Porsche 911 ; Road Test: 911 Carrera 4

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The Carrera 4 models might not have the design purity of the rear- wheel-drive 911s but when it comes to real world ability, their all- wheel-drive transmissions give tangible benefits The classic Porsche 911 shape remains untouched but beneath the surface beats the heart of a hyper-modern performance car.

The Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models have been moved closer in technological terms to the all-conquering 911 Turbo, a move which should boost their profile. Prior to the arrival of the latest 911, the Carrera 4 derivatives featured an all-wheel-drive system that distributed its power via a viscose multi-plate clutch. Today''s models get the more advanced PTM Porsche Traction Management system that was developed for and previously only available on the 911 Turbo.

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Modern Take On the Classic Porsche 911 ; Road Test: 911 Carrera 4

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