The 992.2 911 range has once again expanded with the launch of the all-wheel-drive 4S in coupé, cabriolet and targa forms. While it’s easy to think of the S essentially being a GTS T-hybrid minus the hybrid, offering 473bhp and 380lb-ft (530Nm) of torque as opposed to 534bhp and 450lb-ft (610Nm), the reality isn’t quite as simple.

The turbochargers, for instance, are derived from the old GTS, and not the single electrical item of the hybrid GTS, while the intercooler is taken from the 911 Turbo. Still, it’s enough for an increase of 30bhp over the previous 4S, with 0–62mph taking 3.3 seconds and the ability to reach a top speed of 191mph.

As per the 2S, the 4S is PDK-only and benefits from an enhanced exhaust with chrome tailpipes as standard, along with the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus from the GTS – a system unavailable on the base Carrera. The 4S remains predominantly rear-wheel-drive until the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) detects slip, at which point torque is shuffled forward via a water-cooled, electromechanical clutch for rapid responses. Another GTS perk is the brakes – 408mm discs at the front and 380mm at the rear.

They hide behind staggered 20/21-inch alloys, with a number of designs available on the configurator. Other notable options include Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes (PCCB – £9,087), four-wheel steering (£1,941) and the all-important Sport Chrono Package (from £1,796), which lowers the suspension by 10mm and specifies PASM active suspension. In terms of ride, handling and character, Porsche claims the 992.2 4S offers “a significant boost in emotionality compared to its predecessor models.”

The 911 Targa 4S will, however, feature rear-wheel steering as standard – perhaps in a bid to offset a weight penalty of 110kg. Speaking of specification differences, while the Cabriolet and Targa are equipped with rear seats, Porsche delivers the coupé as a two-seater as standard – although they can be configured at no extra cost.

2025 is actually the 60th anniversary of the 911 Targa, first introduced to the US market as a response to safety concerns surrounding open-top vehicles. Will Porsche mark the occasion later in the year with a special model? Don’t count against it.

Not every 911 is offered in the Targa format – in fact, it’s only the 4S and Targa 4 GTS, making the variant exclusively all-wheel-drive. You might assume with modern advancements in tyre and chassis technology, all-wheel drive has become unnecessary, but even in a car as traction-abundant as a 911, over half of S customers have traditionally opted for front driveshafts. If you’re so inclined, the 4S Coupé will start from £127,000 – a premium of £7,200 over the 2S – rising to £137,000 for the Cabriolet and £137,600 for the Targa.