Time for the redesign of the Porsche 911 Carrera T, a lighter version of the Carrera. Fewer kilos, more features and the arrival of a convertible variant are part of its strengths.
porsche expands the 911 range with the addition of the light and dynamic Carrera T. The weight reduction (it is 40 kg lighter than the current 911 Carrera), the fine-tuning of its dynamics and the six-speed manual transmission make it the ideal 911 Carrera for purists. For the first time it is also available in a convertible version.
The “T” stands for Touring and its history dates back to the homologation of the 911 T in 1968.. The first model was offered until 1973. In its beginnings, the sports car was equipped with a 6-liter and 2-liter boxer engine that developed 110 HP (compared to the 140 HP of the mid-range 911 E). Then, in 1970, the six-cylinder engine increased to 2.2 liters and 125 hp, and finally, in 1972, to 2.4 liters and 130 hp. Removed from the price list in 1973, The 911 T returned in 2017 and was positioned between the Carrera and Carrera S.
His weight loss cure It is explained among other reasons by the use of lighter glazing, reduced insulation and a sports exhaust, as well as the incorporation of integral bucket seats. With all this, the new 911 Carrera T It weighs only 1478 kilograms.
Six-cylinder biturbo boxer engine
The 911 Carrera T is powered by the 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder boxer engine from the 911 Carrera. This sports car rear-wheel drive has 394 hp of power (290 kW) and develops a maximum torque of 450 Nm. It is associated with a six speed manual gearbox. This transmission has a selectable function, called auto-blip, which automatically compensates for the difference in engine revolutions between gears when downshifting.
Regarding the old Carrera T, the new strengthens your brake system. The front and rear brake discs increase up to 350 mm (20 mm more than before). And at the front, the Porsche swaps its four-piston fixed calipers for six-pistons. Compared to the “basic” 911 Carrera, the Carrera T increases the size of its tires with 20-inch wheels for the front and 21 for the rear (compared to the 19 and 20 inches of the Carrera).
The model It also receives the Sport Chrono package as standardwith which the Carrera T Coupé reaches 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (Cabriolet: 4.7 seconds). Its maximum speed is 295 km/h (Cabriolet: 293 km/h). Also the adaptive sports suspension PASM, which lowers the body height by 10 mm.
Exclusive details
Numerous Details distinguish the Carrera T from other versions. In each rear window there is a sticker that evokes the gear scheme on the knob, which identifies it as a manual transmission version. The variant name on the back is in the contrast color gray. The rear lid grille inserts, the upper and lower finish of the exterior mirrors and the light alloy wheels with a machined finish are painted in matching metallic gray. Another feature of the Carrera T is the aerodynamically optimized spoiler, taken from the 911 Carrera GTS. The top of the 911 T Cabriolet is optionally available in black, red, blue and brown.
The interior of the 911 Carrera T has as standard Sport Plus seats with electric adjustment and they have the name 911 on the headrests. As an option, customers can order the adaptive sports seats Plus (18-way adjustable) or the particularly lightweight bucket seats.
On the dashboard stands out the striking stopwatch from the standard Sport Chrono package and various details underline its exclusivity as a manual sports car. For example, the gear lever is topped with a stylish open-pore walnut laminate wood knob. In front of it is a badge with the “MT” (manual transmission) logo. The gear diagram is also printed on the dashboardon the passenger side. The standard equipment also includes the leather-trimmed GT sports steering wheel and heated, which houses the driving mode selector and optionally offers a steering wheel with Race-Tex fabric.
You can order now
Orders can now be placed for the new Porsche 911 Carrera T, which has a final price in Spain of 164,508 euros. In the case of the 911 Carrera T Cabriolet, the figure rises to 180,565 euros.
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