Slotting into its expected role in the hierarchy between the base Carrera and the now-hybrid GTS, the S sees a big increase in output from its 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six, with the wick now dialed up up to 473 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque.

The newest Carrera S goes auto-only while its performance equipment expands.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera S is here (from AUD$342,700 plus on-road costs), and it’s arrived with more standard equipment, GTS-rivalling power from its non-hybrid 3.0-litre turbocharged boxer engine,

Porsche 911 Carrera S is back to round out the 911 lineup with a faster and better-equipped 473 horsepower coupe and cabriolet option.

Porsche has given the Carrera S a power boost on par with the old GTS, but it'll cost more to buy the mid-range 911.

The new 992.2-gen Carrera S also has more standard features, but the coupe's base price has risen over $15K to $148,395.