Porsche 911 (992)
Model Years Produced: 2020 to Current
Summary
Model History
These are the trim levels available for each model year of the 992 911’s lifespan.
- 2020: Base, 4, S, 4S
- 2021: Base, 4, S, 4S, 4S Heritage Edition, Turbo, Turbo S
- 2022: Base, 4, S, 4S, GTS, 4 GTS, 50 Years, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, GT3 Touring
- 2023: Base, T, 4, S, 4S, GTS, 4 GTS, 50 Years, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, GT3 Touring, GT3RS, Dakar, Sport Classic
- 2024: Base, T, 4, S, 4S, GTS, 4 GTS, 50 Years, Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, GT3 Touring, GT3RS, Dakar, Sport Classic
Desirable Options
- PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management): Adaptive shock absorbers which can vary their damping between soft/comfort and stiffer settings like “sport” and “sport plus.”
- PSE (Porsche Sport Exhaust): Adds a bypass valve to the exhaust which can be enabled at the push of a button to make the exhaust louder. PSE should not be confused with Sport Tailpipes, which are merely an appearance item designed to change the look of the exhaust tailpipes without affecting sound or performance.
- Sport Chrono: Adds several features – analog timer/clock on the dashboard, performance mode rotary switch on the steering wheel, launch control (PDK models only), rev-match (manual transmission models only), active driveline mounts which can stiffen or soften depending on the currently-selected drive mode, 10mm reduction in ride height on PASM-equipped models (20mm reduction in ride height on vehicles equipped with the PASM sport chassis).
- Limited Slip Differential with PTV (Porsche Torque Vectoring): Adds a limited slip rear differential and allows the computer to brake the inside rear wheel for additional cornering prowess. Manual transmission vehicles have a mechanical LSD, while PDK vehicles receive an electronic LSD (which is called PTV Plus).
- Premium Package: Adds several features – Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless entry and ignition), heated seats, ventilated seats (leather seats only), blind spot monitoring, power folding mirrors, heated multifunction steering wheel, Light Design Package, storage net in passenger footwell.
- Burmester Stereo: Very expensive upgraded stereo option ($4690 as of 2024) and one of the best car stereos you will ever hear.
- Apple CarPlay: Not standard for most of the 718’s lifespan, so if you’re buying a used car, make sure it has been optioned. There are ways to hack it into the PCM system if you buy a car that doesn’t have it, but you do run a (small) risk of bricking the infotainment in the process.
- Power Sport Seats or Adaptive Sport Seats Plus: Power versions of the two different seat designs that allow much greater adjustment than the 2-way/4-way manual versions.
Primary Criticisms
- Options dramatically increase the price of the car (if buying new, anticipate spending approximately $10-15k over the base price on optional features), which is especially an issue because…
- Nothing comes standard.
Warranty
Information is as of 2023 model year
New
- Limited: 4 years/50,000 miles
- Powertrain: 4 years/50,000 miles
- Emissions: 8 years/80,000 miles
- Corrosion (Perforation): 12 years/unlimited miles
- Roadside Assistance: 4 years/50,000 miles
- Accessories: 2 years/unlimited miles
- Courtesy Transportation/Loaner: Yes
Certified Pre-Owned
- Repair Deductible: $0 per visit
- Limited: 2 years/unlimited miles extension to original warranty (or from CPO purchase date if original warranty has expired)
- Roadside Assistance: Yes
- Courtesy Transportation/Loaner: Yes
Porsche dealers are allowed to certify cars up to 13yrs/124k miles in age.
Base / 4
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Specifications
- Body Style(s): Coupe, Convertible (soft top), Targa
- Engine: Porsche 9A2evo – 3.0L H6 twin-turbocharged
- Horsepower: 379 hp
- Torque: 331 lb-ft
- Transmission: Porsche PDK 8-speed automated dual-clutch
- Drivetrain: RWD or AWD w/ open differential, mechanical and electronic limited-slip differentials are optional, Targa only available with AWD
- Fuel Economy: 20 comb / 18 city / 24 hwy
- Used Price: Available used & certified from the low $100s
Coupe
- Curb Weight: 3354 lbs (Carrera) / 3460 lbs (Carrera 4)
- Power-to-Weight: 226.0 hp/ton (Carrera) / 219.1 hp/ton (Carrera 4)
- Cargo Capacity: 4.6 cu ft
- Starting Price: $116050 (Carrera) / $123350 (Carrera 4)
Convertible (Cabriolet)
- Curb Weight: 3508 lbs (Carrera Cabriolet) / 3614 lbs (Carrera 4 Cabriolet)
- Power-to-Weight: 216.1 hp/ton (Carrera Cabriolet) / 209.7 hp/ton (Carrera 4 Cabriolet)
- Cargo Capacity: 4.6 cu ft
- Starting Price: $128850 (Carrera Cabriolet) / $136150 (Carrera 4 Cabriolet)
Targa
- Curb Weight: 3658 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 207.2 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 4.6 cu ft
- Starting Price: $136150
T
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Specifications
- Body Style(s): Coupe
- Engine: Porsche 9A2evo – 3.0L H6 twin-turbocharged
- Horsepower: 379 hp
- Torque: 331 lb-ft
- Transmission: Porsche PDK 8-speed automated dual-clutch, Porsche 7-speed manual
- Drivetrain: RWD w/ standard mechanical limited slip differential, electronic limited-slip differential is optional
- Curb Weight: 3254 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 232.9 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 4.6 cu ft
- Fuel Economy: 20 comb / 18 city / 24 hwy
- Starting Price: $126550
S / 4S
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Specifications
- Body Style(s): Coupe, Convertible (soft top), Targa
- Engine: Porsche 9A2evo – 3.0L H6 twin-turbocharged
- Horsepower: 443 hp
- Torque: 390 lb-ft
- Transmission: Porsche PDK 8-speed automated dual-clutch, Porsche 7-speed manual
- Drivetrain: RWD or AWD w/ open differential, mechanical and electronic limited-slip differentials are optional, Targa only available with AWD
- Fuel Economy: 20 comb / 18 city / 23 hwy
- Used Price: Available used in the high $100s and certified starting in the mid-$110s
Coupe
- Curb Weight: 3382 lbs (Carrera S) / 3487 lbs (Carrera 4S)
- Power-to-Weight: 262.0 hp/ton (Carrera S) / 254.1 hp/ton (Carrera 4S)
- Cargo Capacity: 4.6 cu ft
- Starting Price: $132950 (Carrera S) / $140250 (Carrera 4S)
Convertible (Cabriolet)
- Curb Weight: 3537 lbs (Carrera S Cabriolet) / 3641 lbs (Carrera 4S Cabriolet)
- Power-to-Weight: 250.5 hp/ton (Carrera S Cabriolet) / 243.3 hp/ton (Carrera 4S Cabriolet)
- Cargo Capacity: 4.6 cu ft
- Starting Price: $145750 (Carrera S Cabriolet) / $153050 (Carrera 4S Cabriolet)
Targa
- Curb Weight: 3687 lbs
- Power-to-Weight: 240.3 hp/ton
- Cargo Capacity: 4.6 cu ft
- Starting Price: $153050