PORSCHE 911 Carrera T Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Porsche brought back the T version of the 911 Carrera in 2023, and it fitted it with all the necessary stuff that made this variant of the famous sports car so appealing.

The Carrera T stood between the basic 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S in terms of performance and price. In 1968 Porsche introduced the T version, which stood for "Touring," and it was a homologation special. That means that it was stripped from all unnecessary amenities for a race car, but enough of them to be appealing for regular use on the road.

From the outside, the 911 Carrera T revealed its character through the Dark Grey details applied on the door mirrors' top and bottom. Moreover, there were new door and rear logos. In addition, the windshield featured a grey-tinted upper section. Another specific feature was the five-spoke light-alloy wheels with 20 inches in size for the front axle and 21 inches for the rear. Finally, at the back, the trim strips on the rear grille were finished in Agate Grey, while the tailpipes were high-gloss black.

Inside, the most intriguing detail was the manual gearbox. Porsche also offered an automatic gearbox at no extra cost. However, customers for the T-version were more attracted to this old-school transmission type. Moreover, the car offered room for only two occupants on the standard four-way Sports Seats Plus at the front. There was no bench in the back to save weight. In addition, Porsche put less sound-deadening materials and thinner carpets.

Under the hood, the carmaker placed the same 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-six as in the back tuned for 385 PS (380 HP) as its Carrera sibling, and it was paired with a standard seven-speed manual or the optional eight-speed PDK (dual-clutch) automatic gearbox. Also, the standard PASM suspension and the Chrono package were offered as standard. In addition, customers could opt for a rear-wheel steering system.

The 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera T evoked the 1968 Carrera T, a car built for purists with less weight and race-inspired features. Just like its predecessor, the 2017 version was built for purists.

In 1968, Porsche unveiled the limited-edition Carrera T. It was designed for performance and featured a rear locking differential, to enhance acceleration and improve lap-times. It worked and it was praised by those times gentleman drivers. The 2017 Carrera T was based on the same principles, but with more technological features.

The 2017 Carrera T was lighter than the standard Carrera. It featured lightweight glass for the rear and rear side windows. At the front, it featured an aerodynamically enhanced front lip spoiler. The thin daytime running lights were installed on top of the side-scoops in the apron. The silver door-mirrors were painted in Agate Grey Metallic, regardless of the car's color.

Inside, the rear seats, the infotainment unit, and the door handles fell out to save weight. Though, the customers could have chosen at no extra cost to install the seats and the PCM (Porsche Communication Management) back. Instead of handles, there were loops. The four-way electric sports seats featured Sport-Tex fabric. As an option, a pair of bucket seats were offered.

The technical side was far more advanced than on the 1968 version. It featured a twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, mated to a 7-speed manual gearbox. A 7-speed automatic (Dual-clutch) was offered as an option. The shorter rear ratios locking differential allowed better control of the car. Due to the all-wheel steering system, the car had a better cornering speed.