We all know the Porsche 911 Carrera T is a pure and honest sportscar for the true enthusiast, and this special model has just been introduced for the 2025 model year, and it gets even better, this time you’ll be able to obtain it as either a coupe or as a cabriolet model, which is the first time the Carrera T will be available with a fold down canvas roof, something quite exotic for a model with more sporty chassis, the engine of the standard 911 Carrera, and using lightweight materials, and the best part is the fact you can only order it with the six-speed manual gearbox!
The 3.0-liter twin-turbo boxer engine from the standard Carrera found it’s way into this new Carrera T version, generation a healthy 388 hp and 331 lb.-ft. of torque, performance figures are impressive, with a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in a mere 4.3 seconds (in the Coupe, the Cabriolet will need 4.5 seconds) while the top speed of the closed coupe version is 183 mph, the Cabriolet version is just 1 mph slower than that at 182 mph.
Unlike the seven-speed manual gearbox found in the Type 992.1 Carrera models, this new Carrera T edition comes in a six-speed development of that gearbox, driving the rear wheels only, and to make sure you immediately know what model from Porsche you are driving the moment you lay your hand on the gear lever, the Carrera T comes with a walnut ball on top of the shift lever, to make downshifts smoother for the driver, the Carrera T is fitted with an auto-blip feature to rev-match the engine to the transmission speed … in the Sport Chrono package, you can disable this however.
The Porsche 911 Carrera T rides 10mm lower than the regular Carrera edition, and for the T monicker, the suspension has been tuned specifically to complement the sporty nature of the Carrera T, also note the brake disks are now 350 mm both at the front and the rear, which is a 20 mm increase compared to the previous, six-piston fixed calipers on the front axle also replace the four-piston fixed calipers used in the predecessor to make sure your Carrera T can stop about as quickly as she accelerates.
The Carrera T comes with rear-axle steering as standard equipment, and a quicker steering ratio versus the 911 Carrera, both the front and the rear anti-roll bars have been revised for more agility and stability while driving, the Porsche Torque Vectoring uses a mechanical rear differential lock and targeted brake interventions to direct power to the rear outside wheel while cornering is also standard fitment while the wheels are staggered, 20-inch front and 21-inch rear diameter fitted with 245/35 ZR20 tires in front and 305/30 ZR21 tires on the rear.
The 911 Carrera T took inspiration from a classic model from the late Sixties, early Seventies, the 911 T stripped-down model of the 911 was called the “T” with certain luxuries removed and a focus on performance-oriented parts, a car intended to win races, the Type 991.2 of the 911 Carrera T was initially introduced at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the most immediate predecessor of this car from the 992.1 generation was based on the same philosophy, which also inspired the new models. Lightweight glass, reduced sound-deadening material, and a six-speed manual transmission all contribute to a lower curb weight than the standard 911 Carrera. Optional carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) bucket seats offer customers the option for an even sportier experience that can save further weight.
The Porsche 911 Carrera T can be distinguished from the regular Carrera by the Vanadium Grey Metallic paint finish on the sideview mirror covers, and wheels, model designation decals on the doors and badge at the rear, and a Sport Exhaust with tailpipes in black stainless steel, also note the rear side windows get some special stickers with the manual shift pattern. In previous generations, the wheels were painted completely in the accent color, but for the new model the wheels have a two-tone effect thanks to a partially machined exterior face with a high gloss finish. The front spoiler lip of the 911 Carrera GTS models is adopted for this model as well.
Porsche offers 12 paint colors in combination with the Vanadium Grey accents specific to this model. They range from solid black and white to more extroverted choices like Cartagena Yellow Metallic, Shade Green Metallic and Chalk. A special Carrera T exterior package is available as an option that applies Gentian Blue accents to several parts of the car. This includes the wheels, rear model designation, slat inlays in the intake, door graphics and a hood stripe with a Carrera T logo. This package also includes black mirror shells instead of the standard Vanadium Grey.
The standard interior configuration features Vanadium Grey on the dashboard and center console for added style. The door panel trims are made of black anodized aluminum. The dashboard features a shift pattern logo on the passenger side, and there is a special “MT” badge in front of the shift lever. A special 911 Carrera T interior package replaces the decorative black stitching with Gentian Blue thread. The seat belts, inserts in the center console and on the dashboard, 911 logo in the headrests, and trim rings in the instrument cluster and Sport Chrono clock adopt the same color. The black plaid seat centers also gain Gentian Blue accents as part of this package. More muted material upgrades for the interior are also possible by specifying either a Sport-Tex Plaid interior package with extensive items in leather or a leather interior, both at added costs.
