992 Porsche 911 Carrera T debuts – 35 kg lighter than base Carrera; 385 PS; 7-speed guide or 8-speed PDK

Porsche has added a brand new variant to the 992-generation 911 line-up with the introduction of the brand new Carrera T, which slots in between the bottom Carrera and Carrera S. Should you’re on the lookout for a performance-minded 911 however don’t wish to pay the appreciable premium for a GT3, it is a good different.

The Carrera T is powered by the identical 3.0 litre twin-turbo flat-six petrol engine used within the base Carrera, with outputs of 385 PS (380 hp) and 450 Nm of torque. A seven-speed guide gearbox is normal to drive the rear wheels, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds.

An eight-speed dual-clutch PDK can be accessible if you need a fair faster acceleration time of three.8 seconds, though each transmissions present the identical prime velocity of 291 km/h. Automobiles with the guide gearbox may also get Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear differential lock, which is lifted from the Carrera S.

Further driving-related gadgets embrace the Sport Chrono bundle and Porsche Energetic Suspension Administration (PASM), the latter bringing with it a ten mm decrease journey top. Rear-axle steering, which is normally reserved for the Carrera S and up, is offered as an choice.

By way of gear, the Carrera T will get staggered Titanium Gray Carrera S wheels measuring 20 inches on the entrance (with 245/35 profile tyres) and 21 inches on the rear (with 305/30 profile tyres). The equipment listing additionally features a GT sports activities steering wheel, sports activities exhaust system and powered Sports activities Seats Plus with four-way adjustability.

Conserving with custom, the Carrera T doesn’t include rear seats and a number of other different measures assist to cut back the automobile weight. These embrace using a light-weight battery and glass in addition to cut back insulation, all of which make the brand new variant 35 kg lighter than the Carrera at simply 1,470 kg.

With 18 variants of the 992-generation 911 accessible (based mostly on the carmaker’s web site), the Carrera T is distinguished by its Darkish Gray exterior accents, whereas contrasting components equivalent to the highest and backside trim on the outside mirrors, the brand new door logos and the rear logos and the trim strips on the rear lid grille function Agate Gray. Elsewhere, the windscreen includes a gray prime tint, whereas the tailpipes of the exhaust system are in high-gloss black.

Inside, you’ll discover trim components in matte black or high-gloss black, though clients can choice the Carrera T inside bundle that features extra security belts in both Slate Gray or Lizard Inexperienced. Equally, the ornamental stitching, embossed 911 emblem, stripes down the seat centres in addition to the ground mats might be had in both color.

For additional choices, Porsche affords Adaptive Sports activities Seats Plus with 18-way adjustability and light-weight full bucket seats that includes Race Tex seat centres. There’s additionally an prolonged leather-based inside that provides the fabric to varied touchpoints contained in the cabin.

The color palette for the Carrera T consists of 4 strong colors (Black, White, Guards Purple and Racing Yellow) and 4 metallic finishes (Deep Black, Gentian Blue, Ice Gray and GT Silver). Particular colors can be found too, together with Chalk, Ruby Star Neo, Carmine Purple, Shark Blue and Python Inexperienced, however if you happen to nonetheless can’t discover a hue that appeals to you, there’s at all times the Paint to Pattern programme.

Deliveries of the Carrera T will start in February subsequent 12 months and the variant is offered for order now. Pricing in Germany begins at 123,845 euros (RM571,971) together with value-added tax (VAT) and country-specific gear.