Porsche 911 2014-2016 Carrera 4 Black Edition

911 2014-2016 Carrera 4 Black Edition Review

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Black Edition stands out among all its other variants. It is built for the best of all benefits put together. It gained optimum response from overseas markets, where it stood out over the past few years, and now, it has gotten the chance to steal the show on our roads as well. This latest version is painted in black and fitted with a new set of alloy wheels, which renders it a sophisticated look. Under its hood, it carries the same 3.4-litre engine, with six cylinders for maximum yield of power and torque. Coming to its exteriors, it has a dazzling round shaped headlight cluster on either side of the bonnet. Highlights from the black edition's outsides include side window trims in aluminum, and door sill guards with the 'Black Edition' logo. The cabin of the vehicle also ensures the highest comfort for its passengers. This variant gets all the features, which are available in the existing Carrera 4 version. In addition to those, it gets PCM system along with an improved music system as a standard feature. The air conditioning is premium, along with the aid of a two zone automatic climate control. The headrests are adorned with the Porsche crest as well.

Exteriors:

This new variant comes with black metallic paint all over, which emphasizes its new appeal. Its headlight cluster is now incorporated with LEDs and all the necessary lighting functions. An added feature is the grey tint on the windscreen. The '20 inch' 911 turbo wheels gives a dynamic appeal to the side facet. An added features is that this trim comes with door sill guards holding the 'Black Edition' logo. The rear end is higher than its front facade and is more toned. It has slim tail lights that are equipped with LEDs, turn indicators and courtesy lights.

Interiors:

The cabin ensures that the passengers are given the finest atmosphere possible. It has a full black interior color scheme, which adds to its sporty appeal. The seats are wide and are covered with partial leather upholstery. Furthermore, they are now bestowed with a heating function. The cabin also has armrests between the seats, while the headrests carry a Porsche crest on them, adding another touch of elegance to it. The Sport Design steering wheel offers a sturdy grip to the driver. There is a telephone module that sits within this cabin, further adding to the sophistication it already has.

Engine and Performance:

As mentioned earlier, this car is equipped with a powerful 3.4-litre engine. It has 6 cylinders integrated together giving out a colossal performance. This mill can deliver 3436cc along with a maximum power of 350bhp, and a peak torque of 390Nm. All of this when put together, can make this car reach a top speed of 289 Kmph, and helps in accelerating it from 0 to 100 Kmph in an astounding 4.8 seconds. This variant has a four wheel drive mechanism, which is essential for an optimized performance. The torque output of this engine is distributed to all its four wheels with the help of an advanced seven speed automatic transmission gearbox.

Braking and Handling:

This is one of the most important aspect of any sports car and the company has left no stone unturned in this regard. It has four-piston aluminum monobloc fixed calipers for the front and rear brakes, with the discs internally vented and cross-drilled. With the help of these advanced discs, the vehicle is ensured a smooth and agile braking. On the other hand, its suspension system is also quite robust with McPherson struts to guard the front axle, while the rear is bestowed with a multi link suspension. It has the Porsche stability management system that ensures high speed driving goes hand in hand with a stable and controlled drive always. It also has the anti lock braking system and a Porsche Traction Management system, which handles the traction effectively, and distributes the power to the axles proficiently.

Comfort Features:

The cabin leaves nothing unturned in giving the best to its occupants. A fine array of features, materials and accents are together allowed to enrich it for the very finest aura possible. A partially leather drawn seating system is present, along with the addition of inserts about it. The dashboard hosts a good range of functions for comfort and convenience, and is also stylishly designed. The cabin has a sophisticated Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system with a navigation module to grant a improved assistance to the passengers and the driver. A parking assist exists at the front and the rear, bringing safety alongside comfort. A reverse camera makes sure that the driving is always aided with the best visibility from all sides. The air conditioning is premium, with strategically placed ducts all over the cabin. This is further refined with a two zone climate control feature.

Safety Features:

Safety is taken care of to the fullest in this vehicle. It meets all standard needs, and goes a few miles further as well to ensure safety needs. It provides its passengers with advanced seat belts, strapping them in safely always. Airbags are present at the front, and at the sides as well, providing a added protection and shielding from all sides. The body format is also incorporated with impact protection and collision absorption technologies all over. The advanced Porsche stability management, a system that ensures stability of the highest at all times of the drive. An anti lock braking system is also present for enhanced braking and stability. All these aspects put together makes this car one of the most secure vehicles to travel in.

Pros:

1. Amazing engine that delivers high range performance.

2. Attractive outer cover and appearance.

3. Technologically aided cabin with the best of all features.

Cons:

1. The vehicle's high end performance leaves its mileage suffering.

2. It could use an enhancement in its safety features from the inside.

3. It has only one color to choose from.