The New 911 Carrera T: The Unfi Ltered Truth
The New 911 Carrera T: The Unfi Ltered Truth
The New 911 Carrera T: The Unfi Ltered Truth
Come on, get in. Not some time, but right now. Go
on a road trip that begins with the turning of the
key and preferably never ends.
It’s T time.
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Driving for the sake of driving. A concept already
represented by the 911 T back in 1967. Fully
epitomised by the T for Touring in the model logo.
The declared objective at the time: to conquer the
road. With a base engine producing 110 hp, and a
specification stripped down to the essentials. For a
unique driving feel experienced in a 911 – intimate
and unmistakable.
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The new 911 Carrera T might have received some More performance is available with the driving
extra horsepower compared with the original modes offered by the mode switch in interaction
model, but the concept hasn't changed: less is with the PASM sports suspension and Porsche
more. Less weight and, above all, more driving Torque Vectoring (PTV). All these measures
pleasure. combine to make the new 911 Carrera T an
unadulterated sports car – one that fully lives up to
What do we mean exactly? Soundproofing has its Sixties predecessor.
been reduced to the bare minimum, the rear screen
and rear side windows are made of lightweight
glass. Rear seats have been completely omitted. For fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and efficiency
Just like Porsche Communication Management class, please refer to page 46.
(PCM). The only soundtrack here comes from the
rear-mounted horizontally opposed cylinder engine
and the sports exhaust system.
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Design
Take a quick break.
Enjoy the view.
Exterior design.
You might find it difficult, but it's something we Turn your gaze forwards. To the front end of the 911
recommend: switch on your indicators, pull over, Carrera T, with its clear form, large air intakes and
get out, stop for a while. And feast your eyes – on aerodynamically adapted front spoiler lip. To the
the new 911 Carrera T. Bi-Xenon main headlights with integrated
four-point LED daytime running lights.
It's a promise. A temptation. A challenge.
A means of escape – from everyday life. The Eye-catching along the side: decorative strips with
911 Carrera T has everything you want from a the ‘911 Carrera T’ logo and SportDesign exterior
911. Timeless silhouette. Prominent front wings. mirrors in Agate Grey.
Swooping roof line and an imposing rear end.
Sports car proportions – as only defined by the 911.
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20-inch Carrera S wheels provide the grip
necessary for excellent roadholding – exclusively
for the 911 Carrera T, they are painted in titanium
colour.
Are you sitting comfortably? That's exactly our The interior: black and pure. Surfaces within grasp
intention. Every component, every switch and every are finished in smooth-finish leather. In contrast,
bit of padding in a 911 is tailor-made for sporty the trim strips are painted in black (high-gloss).
driving. And for you.
The door closes with a solid, satisfying sound. One
Your hands are gripping the GT sports steering hand reaches for the ignition key, the other for the
wheel. In direct reach: the mode switch, offering shortened gear lever – designed for even more
the driving modes Normal, SPORT, SPORT PLUS direct shift throws. The shift pattern in Guards Red
and Individual, which you can use to define a reinforces the sporty appeal.
driving style of your own.
Time to get on with the journey.
Hard shell.
Hard core.
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The new 911 Carrera T accelerates from 0 to
100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. And pushes you back
forcefully into the Sports seats Plus, fitted as
standard. Embroidered on the headrests: the ‘911’
logo in black. Full bucket seats in carbon-fibre
reinforced plastic (CFRP) with seat centres in
Alcantara® are available on request.
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Performance
Ready for a quick getaway?
Engine.
Lead on.
Behind you, positioned low down in the rear of the There are still the impressive qualities of the twin-
911 Carrera T, is the six-cylinder twin-turbo engine. turbo engine: direct responsiveness and a wide
Ratings: 3.0-litre displacement, 272 kW (370 hp), torque plateau, reached in the relatively low end of
450 Nm maximum torque. Hard numbers that the rpm band. And, of course, the mighty sound of
summarise the engine's performance precisely – a 911 twin-turbo flat-six engine, which is further
but don't come close to describing its effect. reinforced by the sports exhaust system, fitted as
standard, with two centrally positioned tailpipes in
More meaningful are the resulting acceleration black (high-gloss).
figures: the sprint to 100 km/h is completed after
merely 4.5 seconds, while the 200 km/h mark is In short: high performance, delivered immediately
reached after 15.1 seconds. Top speed: 293 km/h. to the road. And the driver. Which brings us back to
There's nothing really left to say. Well, almost you.
nothing.
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class, please refer to page 46.
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The good news:
you have to do everything yourself. Transmission.
Analogue driving pleasure, lessons I–VII: depress The dynamic throttle-blip function in active SPORT
the clutch pedal, shift gear, accelerate, smile or SPORT PLUS mode ensures the optimum
contentedly – and repeat. When changing gear, engine speed during downshifts for an even more
everything is in your hands. Driving pleasure emotional driving experience and, of course,
included. for sensational sound.
The 7-speed manual transmission represents The gear lever has been shortened, the shift
sportiness in pure form. This means: short shift pattern in sporty Guards Red shows how it's done.
movements and an optimum transition from
one gear to the next. In other words: swift gear For extremely fast gear changes with no
changes and an intimate relationship between interruption in the flow of power, 7-speed Porsche
the driver and the car. Doppelkupplung (PDK), featuring both a manual
and an automatic mode, is available as an option.
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class, please refer to page 46.
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Since when was the shortest
Chassis.
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The mechanically regulated rear differential lock Rear-axle steering.
included with PTV has an asymmetrical lock factor. Rear-axle steering is available as an option.
This helps to provide greater traction, e.g. when It enhances performance and everyday practicality
accelerating out of corners and driving on road in equal measure. For particularly agile handling
surfaces with varying grip. combined with a significant increase in driving
stability.
The results are strong resistance to destabilising
side forces, outstanding traction and great agility During low-speed manoeuvres, the system acts to
at every speed – with precise turn-in and well- provide a virtual shortening of the wheelbase, and
balanced load transfer characteristics. And, of cornering turn-in becomes considerably more
course, tremendous fun in the corners. dynamic. When a sporty driving style is adopted,
the virtual extension of the wheelbase helps to
increase driving stability. All this has an impact on
maximum driving performance: a positive one, of
course.
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Mode switch. In SPORT PLUS mode, the new 911 Carrera T can
Left corner. Right corner. Then the long straight. An unleash its full potential. Engine, chassis, sports
invitation you can really only accept with a sports exhaust system – everything is geared 100 % for
car. With the new 911 Carrera T above all. performance. The result: an even mightier sound,
even sportier damping and even better driving
Thanks to the mode switch, integrated as standard, dynamics.
your hand can remain on the steering wheel as you
select any one of four settings: Normal, SPORT, Individual mode follows your driving style: you can
SPORT PLUS and Individual mode, with which you select and store various vehicle settings to suit
can adapt the vehicle even more precisely to your your own preference.
personal style of driving.
In SPORT mode, the electronic engine management For fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and efficiency
system demands a sharper response. Engine class, please refer to page 46.
dynamics become more direct and the sports
exhaust system is activated.
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Porsche Communication Management (PCM) Connect Plus. Sound System.
including online navigation. With the Connect Plus module you can optimally For when you don’t want the raw sound of the
The PCM is your main control centre for audio, integrate your smartphone into your vehicle. In sports exhaust system to be the soundtrack to your
navigation and communication, available at no addition, the Connect Plus module enables you to journey: the optional BOSE® Surround Sound
extra cost. use numerous Porsche Connect services and apps System has been specially developed for the 911
such as navigation and infotainment services. This models and offers a total output of 555 watts. It
Porsche Connect. includes, for example, Real-time Traffic Information. has 12 fully active loudspeakers and amplifier
Porsche Connect enhances the existing vehicle This means you already know the fastest route to channels, including a robust, patented 100-watt
functions on demand with intelligent services and your destination before setting off – if you want to high-power subwoofer.
apps – all of which are intended to make the take it, of course.
connection between you and your 911 Carrera T The optional Burmester® High-End Surround Sound
even more intimate. Please visit www.porsche.com/connect for further System offers sound performance of the highest
information on the availability of services and apps. level. In numbers: 12 amplifier channels with a total
output of 821 watts, 12 loudspeakers including an
active subwoofer with 300-watt class D amplifier,
a total diaphragm surface area of more than
1,340 cm², and a frequency response of 35 Hz to
your everyday.
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How would you like
your weekend?
Medium or rare? Summary.
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Technical data.
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