The latest 992.2 generation, 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T exclusively comes with a six-speed manual transmission. Rear axle-steering and PASM part of the T too.
Porsche just announced the return of the 911 Carrera T for the 2025 model year, adding to the 992.2 generation lineup, which currently includes the GT3, Carrera GTS T-Hybrid and the base Carrera. The latest T continues to use the same formula: base Carrera engine, sharper suspension, and a few lightweighting tricks.
But there are a few changes. For the first time, Porsche will sell the Carrera T as a Cabriolet. And not only is a manual transmission offered, but is now your only choice.
STANDARD CARRERA POWER
For the powertrain, the T carries on with the standard 911 Carrera engine, a twin-turbocharged, 3.0-liter flat-six. But Porsche upgraded that engine with new turbos and a different tune to bump the power up to 388 HP at 7500 rpm instead of 379 HP. It continues to deliver a peak 331 lb.-ft of torque, and it holds that peak between 2000-5000 rpm.
The mandatory manual transmission is new, sort of. It actually uses the first six-gears of the 992.1 seven-speed transmission, which suits me fine. The 7th gear of the outgoing gearbox used a tall ratio for highway cruising, not anything for backroad shenanigans or track day fun.
It also comes standard with auto blip for rev matching, but you can disable it if you prefer to blip and match yourself. Rev-matching is part of the Sport Chrono Package, which is standard equipment on the Carrera T. The dial for it is mounted on the also standard GT Sport steering wheel. Either way, the transmission sends that rev-matched power to the rear wheels, of course. And the spent gases emit from a throaty sport exhaust system.
Porsche claims 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds for the coupe and 4.5 seconds for the cabriolet
And that, if you keep your foot in it, you will eventually hit 183 mph in the coupe and 182 in the cabriolet. Not slow.
SHARPENED CHASSIS
Similar to before, the T’s chassis receives a bit of extra attention and sportiness. The biggest change comes in the form of including rear-axle steering as standard equipment. A $2090 option before, this change allowed vehicle dynamics engineers to tune the whole car around it.
As a result, the Carrera T gets a faster steering ratio and different front and rear anti-roll bars as well as a different tune of the adjustable shock absorbers that Porsche calls Porsche Active Suspension Management, or PASM.
Just like the 992.1 T, it’s also 0.4-in (10mm) lower to the ground than a standard Carrera suspension. And, the T retains the brakes of the standard Carrera, which were enlarged for the 992.2. Front rotors now measure 13.8-in with six-piston calipers clamping down on them. That’s 0.8-in larger and two additional pistons compared with the 992.1
Finally, the T rolls on 20-in wheels up front, wearing 245/45R20 tires. And 21s in the rear with 315/30 R21 tires. That’s 12.4-inches wide for each rear tire. Nice.
SHEDDING WEIGHT
The Carrera T loses a few pounds by getting lightweight glass, less sound deadening material and the six-speed manual (lighter than the PDK). But it still gains weight compared to the 992.1 version, tipping the scales at 3316 lbs. compared to 3254 lbs. To shave a few more pounds, you can option the Carrera T with carbon fiber reinforced plastic seats.
STAND OUT STYLING
Styling wise, the T receives Vanadium Grey Metallic paint on the sideview mirror covers, wheels, and badging. You’ll also see black stainless-steel tailpipes for the sport exhaust. And, for a bit of fun, the rear side windows get a sticker with the manual shift pattern on each side. Finally, Porsche includes the front spoiler lip of the Carrera GTS.
Inside, heated sport seats plus come standard. And the GT wheel is heated too. Porsche upholstered the seats in RaceTex material, but several options for seats and upholstery are available. As for the number of seats, the T comes standard as a two-seater in the Coupe and four-seater in the Cabriolet. It is a no-cost option to add the rear seats in the Coupe.
And to top it all off, the shifter gets a special walnut ball handle. Lovely.
COST AND AVAILABILITY
If you one of the lucky few that have the means, the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T is available to order right now. But prepare your bank account. Including the $1995 destination charge, the coupe starts at $135,995 and the Cabriolet adds another $13,300 to cost $149,295.
When Porsche reintroduced us to the Carrera T in 2018 as part of the 991.2 generation 911, I instantly fell in love. That love continued when I reviewed the 2023 992.1 version. Both cars exhibited the same sharp handling yet forgiving nature that made it feel like the perfect 911 for the road.
Going exclusively manual transmission for the 992.2 seems to put an exclamation point to that statement, whether you speak about the coupe or cabriolet. Not to mention standard rear-axle steering.
As soon as I get the chance to review one, I’ll be sure to share whether that is indeed the case.
