New 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and Cabriolet Now Available

When on the track the Carrera's optional Sport Chrono Plus package is a technophile's dream. Capable of counting laps, keeping track

The Carrera's optional Sport Chrono Plus package is a technophile's dream. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

of a driver's best time and displaying all laps on a digital graph, the Sport Chrono Plus package also modifies the car's engine management characteristics plus the behaviour of PSM and PASM systems. With the flick of a column-mounted lever, the driver is able to set a lap interval, and keep track of lap times by tapping the lever each time the car passes by the predesignated position. The graphics are great, showing each lap on a bar graph. While this tool isn't for everyone, those who might find themselves at the local race track for a little weekend fun every now and then, will want to make the investment.

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The new 911 Carrera 4 coupe starts as low as $112,800 (77,100 USD) while the Carrera 4S Cabrilolet will set you back a minimum of $142,200 ($97,100 USD). (Photo: Porsche Canada)

new 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S coupes are now available across Canada, as are the two convertible models, at a price of $112,800 (77,100 USD) for the Carrera 4 Coupe, $127,500 ($87,100 USD) for the Carrera 4S Coupe, $127,500 ($87,100 USD) for the Carrera 4 Cabrilolet, and $142,200 ($97,100 USD) for the Carrera 4S Cabrilolet.

Yes, that's a lot of money. But now that the interior has been improved to premium car levels, any new 911 is as luxuriously appointed as it is enjoyable to drive. With all-wheel drive on board, the car will make heros out of novice drivers, unlike older 911s which were a bit of a handful in the wet especially, and now looks as attractive as any 911 ever has -  '73 exluded.