Porsche 911 Carrera T Review: Just about perfect

Is the Porsche 911 Carrera T really a more purist take on the Carrera, or is it just a marketing exercise? That's the question Vicky Parrott sets out to answer in this CarGurus UK review.

The T uses the standard Carrera's 379bhp flat-six twin-turbocharged engine, but this time combined with a seven-speed manual gearbox, a mechanical limited-slip differential, and various weight-saving measures to deliver a slightly different take on the 911 formula. The idea behind it is to give buyers all the goodness of the standard Carrera but with some some added GT edginess. Expect 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, a 182mph top speed, and a driving experience to truly savour.

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00:00 Introduction
00:31 What is the Carrera T?
01:25 Price
02:42 Test car specification
03:29 Driving impressions
06:21 Rivals
07:15 Verdict

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[robertlevasseur]

I have just taken delivery of my T. This reviewer has certanily captured why I love mine so much. It is just so much fun on public roads and fact of the matter is very few people track their cars so why get a car with power you will never use.

[dondixon]

Got my Carrera T allocation two weeks ago. Builds in March, delivers in May. Racing Yellow!

[rtsmith]

A very well done review. I really like her presentation style. Makes a solid case for the T versus some of the other 992 variants.

[ahmerrizvi]

she is brilliant at describing how the car feels.

[glennhavinoviski]

This review nicely captures the essence of the car. Love My T. Got it delivered to me at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, drove it back to DC through Tail of the Dragon and other great roads. Once in a lifetime experience!

[Schuey_M]

Nice review Vicky, just a small correction in that you can spec a Carrera T with a PDK if someone wanted.

[teamhandsome]

This Carrera T reminds me of the SC’s of the late 80’s. If you need it explaining to you, it isn’t for you!!! 😍😍😍

[simonsays]

I have one and it’s just about perfect for road use. I originally had an order In for a GTS but after the drivers day at Silverstone I cancelled it as it was just too hard and too fast for road use. The T is just a beautiful car to drive on our roads. Power is more than enough and the balance and enjoyment it offers on my local roads is just about perfect. Last of it kind before EV take over the roads .

[berponteberponte]

first time in your channel, love it!!!!

[pomerau]

All black trimmings again though.
Can you spec a T or a GTS ( along with Macan and other models) with "normal" or grey wheels and chrome window and other trimmings?

[musicchap]

Great review! An incredible car this Carrera T

[sherrin]

The Best review of a T I have watched Ta,

[neilp]

"you can only have it in manual" not correct

[beetleything]

i gotta manual 1.6 Mini - it's a little go- cart - naturally aspirated so sounds ok - great fun to drive - cheap to run and insure days.

[herme]

Serial 911 owner here, but nothing built this century. They’re just so big now!

[alanwayte]

PRK is a no cost option for those chasing 0-60 time, mine had 414bhp on dyno and dips under 4 secs for 0-60

[asifhirji]

I heard a different review saying the wind buffeting with the windows down is unbearable. That would be a deal breaker for me.

[neptune]

I never ride with the windows I will never know.

[brycecampbell]

Porsche must really be desperate to sell these 911 Carerra T's these videos are popping up everywhere. Porsche prices are out of control.

[VineV-Dutch]

No! Just marketing. Save the money for an option on your normal 911. Is not like you're gonna feel that 0, # second faster from 0-60. And the automatic with flippers, is unbeatable and causes a smile every time. Without the fatigue or pain in the knee from the heavy standard clutch.