The Porsche 911 Carrera has become the latest Porsche to receive a Touring specification, bridging the gap between the standard 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S.
Priced from £98,500 in the UK, the new 911 Carrera T features improved driving dynamics over the base model. It joins the Porsche Macan T, Porsche 718 Cayman T and Porsche 718 Boxster T in the Touring range.
Behind the driver sits the same 379bhp twin-turbocharged flat-six engine as in the standard 911 Carrera, which allows for a 0-62mph sprint of 4.5sec. For the first time on a 911 Carrera model, this specific engine is available with a seven-speed manual gearbox as standard, with a mechanical rear differential lock.
The 911 Carrera T is also fitted with sports suspension, lowering the Aston Martin Vantage rival by 10mm.
The car is equipped with 20in wheels at the front and 21in wheels at the rear, along with a sports exhaust as standard.
Tipping the scales at 1470kg, Porsche says the 911 Carrera T is 35kg lighter than the 911 Carrera with its standard eight-speed PDK transmission.
Elsewhere under the skin, the new car has a lightweight battery and reduced noise insulation for a more atmospheric cabin.
Inside, the rear seats are removed as standard, while the model also gains a GT sports steering wheel and electric premium sports seats.
Design changes on the outside include gloss-black exhaust pipes and dark-grey trim on the wing mirrors, door logos and rear grille.
Porsche now offers four T models across its range. The specification first appeared in 1968, when Porsche homologated the 911 T as a racing touring car.
The German firm now offers the specification in order to appeal to customers that want to optimise performance while “seeking a higher degree of personalisation”.
The 911 Carrera T commands an £8800 premium over the 911 Carrera and undercuts the Carrera S by £4300.
Deliveries of the 911 Carrera T are expected to begin in spring 2023.
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Journalists have written that the Carrera S, or the GTS are the sweet spot in the 911 range. In this 992 variant, I think this Carrera T is the real sweet spot, and that's before Litchfield fettles it some!
Whilst I can understand the appeal of the T with the 4.0, I think its better without. The rationale for this car is a more back to basics Carrera at an almost entry level price point. If they fitted the 4.0 it would necessitate uprated chassis, brakes, etc, etc and that would raise the price away from 'entry level' and nearer GTS. And this T in its ligher specification will not be far off a Carrera S, so its fast enough. Want near turbo performance, its but an inexpensive aftermarket flash away. I think Porsche got this right?
I wonder if some tuner will make one of these up, like they used to drop 996 motors in 986 Boxsters 20 years ago. Would be interesting to see what the result is like vs this factory T.
Still have one of these gladly though, n/a or turbo!
A simple, no interference tech, no frills Supercar that gives you the thrills you seek for what in todays Supercar World doesn't cost a lot.
Hardly a supercar. Firmly in the sportscar field, mixing it with the quickest hot hatches.
Not saying that's a bad thing, but supercar is definitely low 3s to 60 now.
Would still love one in my garage.