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New Model 991 - 911T

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"The new model’s unique appearance is based on the 911 Carrera and its engine delivers 272 kW (370 hp; Fuel consumption combined 9.5 – 8.5 l/100 km; CO34 emissions 215 – 193 g/km). The 911 Carrera T – at Porsche, "T” stands for Touring – also boasts several other equipment features that are not available for the 911 Carrera, including the PASM sports chassis as standard, lowered by 20 mm, the weight-optimised Sport Chrono Package, a shortened shift lever with red shift pattern and Sport-Tex seat centres. The rear-axle steering, which is not available for the 911 Carrera, is available as an option for the 911 Carrera T.
Every aspect of the equipment in the 911 Carrera T is designed to optimise sportiness and deliver lightweight construction: The rear window and rear side windows are made from lightweight glass and the door trims feature opening loops. The sound absorption has been largely reduced. The rear seats have been omitted along with the Porsche Communication Management (PCM), though both are still available on request at no additional cost. The result of the lightweight construction measures: At an unladen weight of 1,425 kilograms, the two-seater is 20 kilograms lighter than a 911 Carrera with comparable equipment.
[h3]A sporty design and unique appearance[/h3]The design of the 911 Carrera T highlights the emotionality and sportiness of the coupé with rear-axle transmission. The body parts and wheels function as clear differentiating elements. At the front, the 911 Carrera T features an aerodynamically optimised front spoiler lip, and the Sport Design exterior mirrors are painted in Agate Grey Metallic. From the side, the new model is easily recognisable thanks to its 20-inch Carrera S wheels in Titan Grey. The "911 Carrera T” logos represent another distinctive feature at the side. The rear view is characterised by the slats in the rear lid grille, the Porsche logo, the "911 Carrera T” model designation in Agate Grey and the sports exhaust system provided as standard, with centrally positioned tailpipes painted in black. The exterior colour options are Black, Lava Orange, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, White and Miami Blue, as well as the metallic colours Carrara White, Jet Black and GT Silver.
[h3]A puristic interior concept and new interior package[/h3]The appearance of the passenger compartment also has a sporty and puristic emphasis. The driver enjoys black, four-way, electric sports seats with a seat centre in Sport-Tex fabric, while the headrests feature a "911” logo stitched in black. This new Carrera T model also comes with the option to choose full bucket seats for the first time. Steering actions are completed via the GT sports steering wheel with leather rim, and the mode switch provided on the steering wheel as standard allows the driver to select different driving programmes. The shortened shift lever with shift pattern in red remains exclusive to the 911 Carrera T. The decorative trims on the dashboard and doors are black, as are the door opening loops. A new addition is the T interior package, which creates an even sportier look with the contrasting colours of Racing Yellow, Guards Red or GT Silver. These colours can be used to add visual accents on various interior components, such as the seat belts, the "911” logo on the headrests, the door opening loops or the centres of the Sport-Tex seats.
[h3]Improved weight-to-power ratio plus enhanced performance[/h3]The six-cylinder flat engine with a displacement of three litres and twin turbocharging generates an output of 272 kW (370 hp) and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, delivering between 1,750 rpm and 5,000 rpm. The weight-to-power ratio has been improved to 3.85 kg/hp, ensuring enhanced performance and more agile driving dynamics. Thanks to a shorter rear axle ratio and mechanical differential lock, the 911 Carrera T can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds – 0.1 seconds faster than the 911 Carrera Coupé. The model reaches the 200-km/h limit in just 15.1 seconds. Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is also available as an option on the Carrera T, enabling the vehicle to reach 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, and 200 km/h in 14.5 seconds. Both transmission variants enable a top speed of over 290 km/h."
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Clive



 
Given there are only so many build slots available to the UK and presumably that is coloured by a view of what the model mix will be, how does further broadening the range translate into consumer choice at the dealer level? I look forward to the GTS-T
 
This really appeals to me.
Been wondering what to get to replace my 991.1 GTS. A manual 'T' could be the one.
Or perhaps a used 991.2 GT3 Touring as soon as the flippers have done their thing.
Then again, maybe wait and see what the 992 brings.

And if Porsche doesn't let me buy anything, then sticking with what I've got is no bad thing. :p
 
I am surprised that did not use the 420 hp engine for this version. Personally I would have thought that it would have made more sense in doing so.

Apart from the lower HP and not being 4 wheel drive the spec is quite similar to mine however the extra options listing is quite restricted in the 911T. The main thing which helps to differentiate this version from the other models the unique interior and no back seats.

 
There's no doubt it is a good looking car, but as a 997 owner I have to say I'm a bit perplexed by the announcement of the 911 Carrera T. The 911 991.2 range already has 22 variants, add in the 3 British legends GTS models plus the inevitable GT3 RS and we are up at 26. Surely this is one step beyond market saturation, particularly when the Cayman 718 GTS model offers something very similar, cheaper and possibly more nimble. Include the fact that the Carrera T is not going to be limited in production and it makes you wonder if the marketing guys at Porsche know something we don't? I really struggled to find a gap in the model range for the Carrera T. Would I swap the 997 for this new model right now? I somehow doubt it. Just my thoughts for what they are worth.
 
So the standard car is supplied with greatly reduced sound absorption and no PCM. I think there is something about "Touring" that I don't understand?
 
sorry for my cynisism this sounds a very marketing lead product as opposed to an engineering one. It's a Carrera S with a bit more power no back seats and less equipment to ease the criticism of all the GT3 allocations being taken by investors.

sorry not for me

 
I like the fact that the 911T is back, but I'm not 100% sure it's quite the right way of doing it. The 911T of old was "budget" sure but it was still an "everyday sports car" whereas this looks like a bit of a specialist weekend drivers car. The way they've done this one, I'd have liked Porsche to (as this is a niche product) make it normally aspirated (3.4 or 3.8, not fussy) as the volumes shouldn't affect their CO2 numbers too much, better still, drop the Cayenne and we can all have NA 911's....


 

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