2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T (Manual) - POV Driving Impressions

[@Razor_OK]

I’ve wanted a 911 since I was 10. 36 years later I still yearn to have one & I will make it happen. Until then, I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual experience.

[@zoner__]

Chase the dream

[@BrianJohnson-kh7mg]

Get an older one. They are fantastic

[@andrewrossnagel9433]

Unless you're in a lot of debt just do it.

[@vlyoz6088]

get a used older model lol

[@shroudovsin2783]

Stay committed to the dream & you’ll get it man! Hope you get to drive your friends around in it soon

[@robertsewell536]

Run the whole canyon in 2nd gear up to 70+mph. Completely nutty. Love it.

[@joby602]

Seems pretty tall if you like shifting.

[@danc1197]

The faster the rpm, the better you climb hills . 4th gear or higher is only for flat roads. Even my old Corolla 1.8 could handle 4500 to 5000 rpm all the way up the Grapevine. I would fly past people that were trying to climb it in high gear , and I was still driving it north of 350,000 miles and it still ran like new. Lower rpm on hill climbs would actually decrease engine life. Too much strain.

[@royalefan2264]

How many kilometers in 70 miles?

[@joby602]

@@royalefan2264 multiply by 1.61.

[@royalefan2264]

@@joby602 112 km. I'm from Ukraine and live now in Australia and they both use the metric system, including km, unlike America

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

Even for being on the lower end of the range of 911s, the 911T Is awesome to see from Porsche. Theyve got every 911 owner covered. As long as you can afford it, there's a 911 that is going to be the best daily or weekend car you ever buy. I see Porsche as a company doing a lot of things right. The last 10 years have been momentous for Porsche. The Macan was a huge success and they didn't compromise on Porsche philosophy on driving experience. That's why we can have cars like this. There are people paying off $100k on a diesel pickup, and I don't understand it but I say let them have their fun. It makes the Porsche lineup look reasonably priced for what you get. And that's how you can justify buying a Porsche! If driving is something you love, life is too short to drive boring cars.

[@iceman7179]

your videos are the only thing giving me joy these days. Thanks for the regular uploads! Appreciate them.

[@Asapdev]

The only thing dude? I hope that you mean that jokingly.

[@Zipfei_Kloatscher]

You fancy a spinning elbow, dude?? 😅

[@sshah2545]

I've been there. Take care of yourself

[@Catchingcars]

hey man if you need help let me know! but yes the videos are great 💯

[@deathbylust700]

have you tried some Zaza? If you think watching his videos is fun, wait till you watch his videos while high!

[@MatthewGaither]

This looks like a ton of fun, honestly, and it sounds better than I expected. Great color, too!

[@tommy516]

All the 911's with the sport exhaust sound the same, from the base to the GTS...or very very close at the least

[@xxcoolxx3942]

A beautiful car being beautifully driven!!

[@lighthunter1980]

I worked at Porsche in Weissach as a student over 20 years ago. I am somewhat emotionally attached to the brand. I am getting a 911 some day in the not too far future. I might be able to afford one in a couple of years.

[@yousseft.1771]

I hope you get your Porsche!

[@cricri7855]

What would you say is the needle that moves the whole operation in Porsche of Weissach?

[@faramir4290]

You try a Porsche, you want to change to nothing else. The driving experience is unique.

[@Faben202]

Loved this drive! One of the most enjoyable videos, for sure.

[@neesttyy8963]

Got mine a few weeks ago, best driving experience I’ve had in a while.

[@keithjackson4985]

Good for you man.

[@tomverhaeg]

Manual or PDK?

[@keithjackson4985]

Wish more people would just get into the highs of driving and working out. You don't need fentanyl. You don't need Marijuana.

[@drewmorg.]

992 Carrera T is a compelling argument. For around $130k-140k you can into one of these or a used 991.1 GT3. I can't afford either.

[@HiddenWen]

I'd go for the 991.1 GT3.

[@eliasdlga]

Whoever says money doesn’t buy happiness is definitely not a car enthusiast 😂 awesome car.

[@paulstanley2409]

Great video. I cancelled my order for a 992 T to buy a 991.1 for half the price, and your comments about the 991.1's greater sound and drama was right on. I don't need it to be any faster! Plus I got a not-black interior!

[@thefridgeman]

the grapes are sour, over the fence. We all know.

[@DailyStreetASMR]

Now THIS is a car worth appreciating 🔥

[@ezgetrect9822]

Yeah absolutely enough. You don't really need a faster car than that.

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

Love to see some savvy driver using turn signals even busy with performing speedy turns 👏

[@arya_shm]

It's like saying "sorry" when you fart alone in a room. Ok, but unnecessary.

[@ziggy149]

Would you like to see turn signals on NASCAR as well? Makes as much sense

[@almeida8x]

@@ziggy149 ah yes because NASCAR is run on public roads. Apples to oranges.

[@ziggy149]

@@almeida8x Read through the conversation again. Of course it’s apples to oranges. That was my point. Makes no sense what they said

[@MrBurgerPal]

@@arya_shm good when it comes to cars to keep habits ingrained

[@Dyltheboy]

great day when theTopher posts!

[@sirRoboliver]

That means almost everyday is a great day! ;)

[@Hecate24]

This almost cured me of my depression, thanks for the great vid

[@basithph8958]

A family friend has a 911 GTS in red and manual It’s an amazing drivers car and an absolute blast

[@DoSum4Me]

A Carrera T in Ruby Star would be a dream! It looks like so much fun to drive.

[@Clarkeisawesome]

I love ruby star!

[@jeffreykilpatrick3592]

Me too! And that is the color of my T coming at the start of June-/ chang d from the python green to neo rubystar…..

[@Clarkeisawesome]

@@jeffreykilpatrick3592 damn that's exciting man!

[@joe718gt4]

​@@jeffreykilpatrick3592oddly Python Green is no longer offered on this car

[@jbgoogmd]

As a 2018 "T" owner this review captures the magic of the T experience. It's the most fun you can have in a modern 911. GT3 may be faster and sound better but on normal driving roads the T is just more fun.

[@netcrashYT]

Your model sounds better doesn’t it?

[@101ktm]

@@netcrashYTI guess "more fun" is subjective. If less power and less sound is your thing than yes, the T is more fun than a GT3. I’d take the GT3 or even a 443hp S with a few upgrades over the base engine T. I guess my idea of more fun is different than @jbgoogmd.

[@feo130]

@@101ktmthe fact that you posted that comment is sufficient proof that you have absolutely no idea about the nuances of driving at the limit.

[@101ktm]

@@feo130all models in the range of 911’s can be driven to their limit. The T is a great car but many of us graduate to higher levels for the thrill of more power and acceleration.

[@cricri7855]

​@@101ktmlmaooo, stick to your dirt bikes chum.

[@vitalyromas6752]

A good gar. Balanced minimalism in design. And it was a pleasure to see the perfect usage of the gear shifter - like a proper gear shifter, not a handrail. Thank you for this great review.

[@Sreecharan._]

I think i just found my dream car! and can we please appreciate how well he drove this car! Amazing car amazing driver Amazing video!

[@JDM_san]

The joy of driving a boosted sports car with a manual transmission. The revs, the vibrations and the smell of the combustion engine. 🤤 EV’s are fast but they are missing the reason people go on spirited drives

[@christophergraves2300]

The nice part about the seven speed is that the first six are nice and close and allow a great low end spacing, and when you are on the highway, you can turn less than 2000rpm at +70mph, and the fuel economy you get from that... So, rare that you do spirited driving with 7th gear engaged; spend all your time in the first six, and it gates really intuitively.

[@danarnold4210]

Oh boy a manual!! These animals are a rare sight

[@i-barg]

@theTopher - cayman GTS or 911T? From a driving experience perspective ?

[@aomregcik]

Respect the pebble avoiding etiquette. The green looks so good

[@duka7436]

thank you…. Even as a little boy I was enthusiastic about the 911, now at 60 I drive one...😁

[@cartergagnon9056]

i just wanna say u are a really good driver u shift as if it was an automatic transmisson

[@robertgregory1927]

I purchased a 2022 Carrera S because it had a manual and the T wasn’t out yet but would have been ok with a T. Great review!

[@MidwestBoxin]

Hilarious, i was just thinking yesterday when you were going to drop the T Manual POV

[@Greygoose3130]

Nice driving! Hard to imagine a better car for this piece of road

[@nautaki]

A 2 seater softop sub 200bhp for $10k-$20k lol. The typical twisty road sports car. What do you need 400bhp for here? Lets be real, this is nice but it is extravagant

[@qthemerrybandofanons4481]

Me in my brz being extremely envious watching him hit 70 in 2nd gear......

[@davidmiletic6647]

2023 Porsche 911 manual. Perfection.

[@mtb3743]

Great honest video! I’m on my 6th 911 over the last 30 years. I’ll probably not give uo my 991.1 dark blue, manual. Still the TT Carrera’s seem like an awesome drive!

[@dannysx]

how can i achieve the goal of owning multiple 911s

[@danieltackett4089]

The “T” is the right 911 spec for an enthusiast. But for a bit less money, a Cayman GTS 4.0 caters to a more hard-core driver and adds the inherent balance of a mid-engine and the naturally-aspirated response and sound. The tech isn’t as current, but having rewatched your review of a 2021 GTS 4.0, it’s probably even better for sheer driving pleasure (since the T only has 2 seats anyway).

[@jemand8462]

fun facT: the tradition of the ignition being on the left comes from the le mans start where pilots would have to run to their cars and start as fast as possible.

[@FL5_OGryan405]

Sounds so good. I’m going after a Porsche for my next car whenever that will be. Might take awhile lol. I’m enjoying my new type r which is a totally different type of car but I’ve really fallen in love with Porsche.

[@ajrichards1190]

You don't need 600+ horsepower to have fun in a Porsche when Los Angeles has a lot of canyon back roads.

[@tyler9703]

The Carrera T is *almost* the perfect 992. My only issue with it is that you can only get a black interior. Porsche is as much about individualization and personalization as much as a pure driving experience, and I think not offering some funky interior colors like they do on the standard car and the Carrera S is a big letdown.

[@alv8253]

you can get the lizard green stitch and green belts exclusive to the T. I'm liking that look!

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

@Haichuan Yu Could you explain the differences between either program? Are the similar in approach to the way Ferrari separates the Atelier program from Tailor-Made?

[@afshars5791]

Agreed!

[@stuartgreen5631]

Great POV. Fun ride.

[@downfall2735]

I just saw Tedward do a video here with the RX-7! Super cool to see you guys in the same place!

[@SteamTrain2639]

Where is this at?

[@synesthesiafilms]

Thanks for the honesty.

[@andersjensen1499]

It sounds better than the other turbo powered 992s - I hope Porsche learn something from this one so that the 992.2 could sound more like this one.

[@gmadgengarage]

This is great middle ground Porsche to own. I’m in love.

[@Lou_Gab]

Love it ! , sounds amazing

[@AndersChanTidemann]

I find it very interesting that you just drove the 997GT3 - so which of the 2 would be in your dream garage?

[@honestreviewer3283]

Gorgeous car. Thanks for the video.

[@csc_1]

So funny to watch this car driven with the really low speed limit on this roads. Driving this piece flat out is another story.

[@thegirthquake8574]

The worst part about the manual 911 is the fact that 2nd is good for 70 because a board of germans said "Ach Ja, ve vill make ze better 0-100 time zis way!" not realizing that putting shorter gears would make it more fun. But then again, autobahn.

[@povcars]

Great driving👍

[@whizknight]

Hi TheTopher, is the manual a bad choice for LA traffic?

[@PureDrivingExperience]

That looks awesome 😎👍👍👍

[@gati54uri094]

Why not to say that it's was, and still the perfect combination of the racing Porsche's drivers. #LONGLIFETOSTICK

[@rrrrrrtt1]

amazing video!

[@krishchaudhari5156]

Idk man but love just how the steering wheel looks😁

[@jimj2683]

Would you have this or the 718 GTS 4.0L ?

[@jasonchoy535]

wondering the same

[@gky3019]

I've driven a T, but never a GTS 4.0L. Most definitely the Carrera T is easier to live with, the torque is plenty down low, at least a lot more than the 4.0. This means that unless you rev the Cayman to the moon, the T will feel faster. If the Cayman had shorter gearing, it would definitely be my choice, but with the longer gears there is lots of torque loss at the wheels and sadly you won't be shifting that often given its high rev-range. I know you didn't ask my opinion, but it would be the T for me.

[@joe718gt4]

I'm biased but I'd probably say the 4.0. Probably one of the last mid-engined NA cars offered in manual

[@alv8253]

I struggled with that same question as they are both amazing. Absolutely love the GTS 4.0 with the NA engine, but as a wise man once told me, the 718 is "a" Porsche, the 911 is "THE" Porsche. That's why I ordered the T.

[@amador4417]

If there is one car manufacturer I want in my garage is definitely Porsche

[@TranceFur]

Lovely car, great review. Shame I’ll probably never be able to afford one! Oh well, I’ll just keep enjoying my old E36 M3.

[@smittysmitty481]

Amazing machine! Really cool video!

[@sergeibatiuk3468]

Still not sure if I'm a fan of 911 since I've never driven one, but this one looks kinda cool

[@dirkkorpershoek92]

Very cool, thanks!

[@miguelc.2095]

But does it have a spare tire?

[@tr1ckster726]

Tough day at the office for the Toph!

[@DearMichaelJackson]

Your driving is very good bro

[@071949]

“Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Michigan anymore.¨😉

[@reesepeterson7293]

Loved the video! Will their be more Raptor R vids coming soon?

[@stijnvanarkel541]

This is just a very nice car to have for guys who want a performance car with some great luxury options.

[@tripletboxing4368]

Awesome video just curious are you filming that on Mulholland drive?

[@surgecaliber]

If I’m not mistaken Porsche decided to makes of the 911’s now with turbos pretty cool if you ask me

[@AndySouvlakis]

Love the color!

[@MisterWannabee]

Okay - this or the Cayman GTS 4.0? I've watched your GTS 4.0 video probably 40 times, and am in line for an upcoming allocation at my dealer. You really seemed to love that car, I wish you mentioned a comparison here. Thanks for the great videos.

[@GoodDJ-fg5jp]

Rear wheel drive??

[@V276M]

Thoughts on the functionality of the non-leather seats compared to their full leather counterparts?

[@chadthunderstroke]

Alacantra supposedly won't show surface cracking with age... we'll see I guess

[@gnosis7662]

I wonder who was the genius who decided to place the cup holder right behind the stick shift?! I guess you can only place a drink there when you’re not driving!

[@synchron9019]

The soundactuator in this ev sounds like a real car.

[@gky3019]

When was this filmed, I know the canyon's conditions are a little bad after the heavy rain.

[@ace773]

FInally! My personal favourite 992

[@jdmjunk]

Best 911 for the money.carrera t Engine turbos, everything the same can be awd or rwd with 6 speed manual only reason turbo s is the fasstes because they added boost in the tune

[@chadthunderstroke]

When he opened the center console I thought I saw a little hand reaching back up! --it's very early...

[@michaelzehnder3040]

Great drive, thanks. I own a 991 in germany. I like such roads. I think, the speed is in km/h, or?

[@gky3019]

SmokingTire viewer here, looks like you learned from the legend Farah, what roads to pick in SoCal ! Latigo is a dream!

[@SteamTrain2639]

What street exactly is that tunnel and viewpoint at? Looks so much fun

[@gky3019]

@@SteamTrain2639 That is on Kanan Road, N9. The tunnel is about a half mile before its intersection with Mulholland Hwy.

[@isocarchannel5527]

How do you install gopro 11 but have such a nice pov angle? can i know?

[@AlexaNdeR-bd7sd]

are you doing a revmatch, or is the car doing it for the driver?

[@AidanTheLoverBoyOhDwyer]

Can you get backseats as options for T?

[@SP-xd8gs]

just took my 992s mt for a blast what a car

[@adams1696]

Wow it looks like a NA car when you floor it virtually no turbo lag.

[@mdsabih]

Gear knob is like in old VW Golf or Jetta

[@CakesAndCandlesj59]

And it’s amazing

[@PatrickDSimpson]

I like the philosophy of the Porsche T models but it's a bit annoying that you lose the backseats for a negligible weight savings. If the standard Carrera had a manual option it would be a no-brainer for me.

[@sfearl]

You can option the rear seats back in on a T but you will lose the ability to option the carbon buckets if you do add them.

[@PatrickDSimpson]

​@@sfearl That's good to know! If I'm ever in the market then having backseats would be very much preferred. I'm also relieved to see that adding the backseats is a no-cost option.

[@prawnstar9213]

My 100% unreachable dream even used if I want to have a roof over my head.. “my address?”

[@JasZg]

Manual transmission is beautiful!

[@DhruvDrives]

Such a great value

[@Whackpacky]

I am going to miss manual cars >.

[@burkemounts7107]

A 911 T with the aero kit would be my dream. Very similar driving experience to the GT3 and similar looks without the busy suspension startup, and half the price

[@ThatMazdaGuy7]

I dont know if it works with this model too but you can change the cupholder with a case for keys etc.

[@rll8355]

Did you find this or the turbo S more satisfying

[@bigstein098]

What a perfect weekend road car.

[@shelikemycrocs]

what camera are you using to record this ?

[@PS2Damon]

never thought id hear a $116,000 car be called "plasticky" lol

[@wushuhsu]

Have you tried the Cayman handling on the same road?