Carrera Exclusive Six-Cylinder, 911 Carrera S's Sportiest Chassis , New Porsche 911 Carrera T 2024
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2024-04-06
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It represents Porsche returning to sprinkle new intrigue into the more affordable end of the 911 range, between the launch of the quarter-million-pound special edition and the next.
Here the T stands for Touring, but '911 Lightweight' would perhaps be a better descriptor for this car, as simplicity is what saves weight and appeals to the driver.
Sitting between the standard Carrera and the well-established Carrera S, the T risked becoming a somewhat half-hearted, middling model with no clear raison d'être. However, Porsche has given the vehicle some special equipment features and an uncompromising character definition.
DESIGN AND STYLE
Porsche 911 Carrera T is easiest to describe as the sportiest chassis of the 911 Carrera S, with its less powerful, 380 hp Carrera-specific six-cylinder at the rear. But while broadly lifelike, this omits many of the finer details that set this car apart.
Porsche adds the 10mm lowered PASM Sport adaptive damping suspension to the entry-level 911 Carrera, which is usually only available as an option from the Carrera S trim level upwards. Also added as standard are Carrera S 20/21-inch alloys, active sports exhaust, PTV mechanical locking rear differential and Porsche's Sport Chrono Package (with dynamic engine mounts). You can optionally add four-wheel steering, but PDCC active anti-roll bars are not offered.
Porsche uses the seven-speed manual transmission as standard, which it added to the 911 Carrera S shortly after the launch of the '992' generation car. This makes the Carrera T the only 911 yet available to combine Porsche's 380-horsepower, 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with a three-pedal transmission.
Carrera T has Sport-Tex fabric upholstered front seats as standard instead of Carrera's leather seats, but its default equipment does not include '+2' rear seats. It has lightweight glass, a lightweight battery, and is stripped of most of the 992's soundproofing insulation.
As such, the Carrera T's homologated curb weight is 1470kg without fuel or driver; That's just 52kg heavier than the three-pedal 911 GT3, but just 10kg lighter than the comparable Carrera S.
The Carrera T's signature Agate Gray appears on most of the fascia trim; For an extra fee, you can add Slate Gray seat belts, seat details and carpet stitching. However, there is no dedicated short-throw gear lever here. The matte black touches, including 911 Carrera T-branded sill plates, are pleasantly understated, but there's little that feels truly different or special from other 911s.
The primary control layout and ergonomic implementation are mostly very good. A low, well-supported riding position has all the room even tall drivers will need. The steering column is set wide and the pedal placement is slightly offset on the inside of the wheel arch. The manual gear lever is conveniently located, with important secondary controls next to it.
Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-carrera-t
Here the T stands for Touring, but '911 Lightweight' would perhaps be a better descriptor for this car, as simplicity is what saves weight and appeals to the driver.
Sitting between the standard Carrera and the well-established Carrera S, the T risked becoming a somewhat half-hearted, middling model with no clear raison d'être. However, Porsche has given the vehicle some special equipment features and an uncompromising character definition.
DESIGN AND STYLE
Porsche 911 Carrera T is easiest to describe as the sportiest chassis of the 911 Carrera S, with its less powerful, 380 hp Carrera-specific six-cylinder at the rear. But while broadly lifelike, this omits many of the finer details that set this car apart.
Porsche adds the 10mm lowered PASM Sport adaptive damping suspension to the entry-level 911 Carrera, which is usually only available as an option from the Carrera S trim level upwards. Also added as standard are Carrera S 20/21-inch alloys, active sports exhaust, PTV mechanical locking rear differential and Porsche's Sport Chrono Package (with dynamic engine mounts). You can optionally add four-wheel steering, but PDCC active anti-roll bars are not offered.
Porsche uses the seven-speed manual transmission as standard, which it added to the 911 Carrera S shortly after the launch of the '992' generation car. This makes the Carrera T the only 911 yet available to combine Porsche's 380-horsepower, 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with a three-pedal transmission.
Carrera T has Sport-Tex fabric upholstered front seats as standard instead of Carrera's leather seats, but its default equipment does not include '+2' rear seats. It has lightweight glass, a lightweight battery, and is stripped of most of the 992's soundproofing insulation.
As such, the Carrera T's homologated curb weight is 1470kg without fuel or driver; That's just 52kg heavier than the three-pedal 911 GT3, but just 10kg lighter than the comparable Carrera S.
The Carrera T's signature Agate Gray appears on most of the fascia trim; For an extra fee, you can add Slate Gray seat belts, seat details and carpet stitching. However, there is no dedicated short-throw gear lever here. The matte black touches, including 911 Carrera T-branded sill plates, are pleasantly understated, but there's little that feels truly different or special from other 911s.
The primary control layout and ergonomic implementation are mostly very good. A low, well-supported riding position has all the room even tall drivers will need. The steering column is set wide and the pedal placement is slightly offset on the inside of the wheel arch. The manual gear lever is conveniently located, with important secondary controls next to it.
Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-carrera-t
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