911 Carrera S Powerkit

To the uninitiated, the Porsche 911 range probably seems confusing enough, with twenty-one variants currently on offer in the UK.

Now the arrival of a Powerkit for the Carrera S just added another element of complexity to the buying process. Featuring changes to the engine management system, modified cylinder heads, different camshafts and a new variable intake system, it lifts the six-cylinder boxer engine’s output from the usual 394 bhp (294 kW / 400 PS) to 424 bhp (316 kW / 430 PS).

Porsche 911 Carrera S Aerokit Cup (2012) Front Side

Combined with an additional radiator and a sports exhaust system, the result is a 4.0 second 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time for cars fitted with the PDK double-clutch transmission running in Sport Plus mode. Undoubtedly fast, but only 0.1 seconds quicker than a regular PDK-equipped Carrera S.

The good news is that the power upgrade doesn’t affect fuel economy, which means a combined figure of 29.7 mpg (9.5 l/100km) with the seven-speed manual gearbox, or a very reasonable 32.5 mpg (8.7 l/100km) if the PDK system is specified.

Porsche 911 Carrera S Aerokit Cup (2012) Side

For those who want to spruce up the appearance of their 911, Porsche Exclusive has also announced a series of exterior components. These range from the potentially useful but expensive (the £3,379 Aerokit Cup package that comprises a front spoiler lip and an extra fixed rear wing) to the pointless (privacy glass for the rear-side and rear windows).

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