2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T is the No Frills 911 You've Been Waiting For
The new 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T is the lightest model in the 911 Carrera range.
Based on the 370-horsepower 911 Carrera Coupe, the Carrera T aims to reinvigorate the concept of the puristic 911 T model from 1968. The “T” stands for Touring and offers less weight, a manual transmission with a shorter constant transaxle ratio, and a standard mechanical rear differential lock. As a result, Porsche says “performance and driving pleasure are heightened.”
The model also comes with features that are not found on the standard 911 Carrera, including the PASM Sport Suspension that lowers the sports coupe by 0.39 inches (10 mm). There’s also a shortened gear lever with an embossed shift pattern in red, and seat centers made of Sport-Tex material in the cabin. Available as an option is rear-axle steering, which is not available on the standard 911 Carrera.
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Helping shed weight are a rear windshield and rear side windows made of lightweight glass, while door opener loops on the inside replace conventional door openers. Sound insulation has also been reduced, just like in the 911 GTS models. All told, the 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T tips the scales at 3,142 pounds.
The model comes with 20-inch Carrera S wheels painted in Titanium Grey, while a stripe bearing the model’s designation can be found on the side profile. The SportDesign exterior mirrors feature an Agate Grey finish, along with the louvers of the rear decklid grill, the Porsche logotype, and the model designation “911 Carrera T.” Exterior color options include Lava Orange, Black, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, White, and Miami Blue, while metallic colors of Carrera White, Jet Black, and GT Silver are available.
Along with 370 hp, the 911 Carrera T boasts 339 pound-feet of torque, resulting in a zero-to-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds. The manual model has a top track speed of 182 mph. Those opting for the PDK will get a zero-to-60 time of four-seconds flat, and a top track speed of 180 mph.
Pricing starts from $103,150 including destination and it will start arriving dealerships in the U.S. by March 2018.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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While the 911t is an interesting idea, it's just too expensive for what it is. Porsche is shamelessly cashing in on the current obsession with all things purist, particularly manual transmissions. Honestly, I don't blame them. It is a business after all, but the people who buy these 'exclusive' models (that aren't really exclusive at all) are the ones justifying Porsche's recent price gouging. In any case, I'd rather have a 718 Cayman GTS 6-speed, which has the same power with even less weight, is actually faster, and has the engine in the right place. The only reason to choose the 911t would be if you just can't abide the sound of the Cayman's flat 4. I don't love it, but it sounds plenty good enough to me, especially considering its performance.
When Mr. Taylor designed the Piper Cub, it was Bill Piper's dream that an ordinary person with a good job (Plumber, Machinist, Electrician, School Teacher or Accountant) would be able to afford his own airplane. Unfortunately, that never became a reality and I watched General Aviation Aircraft price themselves out of the market for the common man; (a 172 Cessna in 1986 had a base price of $49,000 while today the base is somewhere in the neighborhood of $250, 000). While splendid machines, Porsches have done the same thing. When you charge the price of a decent house (in many American cities), you rule out the possibility of regular people participating. I wish Porsche nothing but success, but unfortunately I and many like me are simply not welcome within that circle