A Porsche 911 Carrera is a terrific car. Those aware of and who subscribe to the age-old adage that ‘less is more’ will see the phenomenon alive and well at the entry point to the world’s most famous sports car nameplate. Only one thing annoys: if it is the Porsche 911 at its simplest, why can’t you order it with a manual gearbox when one is available in the 911 Carrera S?
Now we know. Porsche has been keeping that particular carrot up the 992-generation’s sleeve since it was launched in 2018 for this, the new Porsche 911 Carrera T. Which means for the first time in the 992 era, the base 379bhp Carrera engine is available with three pedals. About time, too.
Porsche launched a ‘T’ version of the 991-generation 911 as a run-out special in 2017, and it went sufficiently well for T badging to go on to adorn the Cayman, Boxster and Macan.
The new 911 T follows a very similar recipe to the old: available only in rear-drive coupé form, it comprises a standard engine, a choice of gearboxes, a mechanical limited-slip differential and PASM active damping sports suspension. Additional weight is saved by using thin glass, and the rear seats become a no-cost option. Like the last T, four-wheel steering is available as an extra – an option denied buyers of the stock Carrera.