2013 Porsche Carrera 4S and Porsche Carrera 4 actually share the same component and design. The two cars also come with new updates for the 2013 model year. what makes it different is may be just the trim level, that result in different engine—the Carrera 4S gets more powerful engine, yes—and something that commonly found on different trim level out there, 2013 Porsche Carrera 4S must have higher level standard option than the Carrera 4.
Exterior
People must have known that all Porsche 2013 model year has been through a complete redesigning with more advanced technology extras to support the performance. 2013 Porsche Carrera 4S also got it all, starting from the lighter body, proportion changes, until new and exclusive features. On the front part, new front fascia installation and wider side air inlets replacing the old boring one. Revised front part also involves mirror’s moving from the A-pillar to the top of the roof. Since this AWD version of regular Carrera will get bigger tires, the company gives it extra 44 mm underpinning too be the AWD system house and tires. The cosmetic tweaks continue to the rear side, where slimmer and more triangular taillights located there to replace the old and fat one as well as three engine cooling louver. The rear diffuser also has been changed, results in four larger oval exhaust pipes than the previous Carrera 4S.
Interior
The company confirmed that the interior mostly is the last year’s carryover, but doesn’t mean it is something that is not worth to brag about. It has the silver accents that make it look luxurious. The dash has been modified, feels like it is flipped upside down because now it looks like grinning instead of frowning like what we see on the previous Carrera 4S. More organized stack give the clean touch while the LCD display is larger than the 2012 Carrera 4S. Shallower angle on the center control makes it look smoother, while the armrest now feels better with integration of window control. New data screen that display the power percentage sent to rear and front wheels is one thing that the new Porsche should be flaunted.
Engine
3.8 L flat-6 engine with 400 hp will become the powertrain. Accompanied by standard seven-speed manual transmission, 2013 Porsche Carrera 4S will sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds with top speed of 185 mph. Seven speed PDK dual-clutch and Sport Chrono Package is also available as your extras.
Price
2013 Porsche Carrera 4S’s base price is at $105,630. That’s why this car is more expensive than 2014 Cadillac ATS-V.
