BUDGET GT3 TOURING? 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T Review

2023 Porsche 911 T review by The Straight Pipes. The Porsche 911 Carrera T is putting down 379 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque from a 3L twin turbo flat 6 cylinder. At $145,470 CAD, would you take it over the Porsche 911 S, Porsche 911 GTS, Porsche 911 GT3, Porsche 911 GT3 Touring?
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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@mddastagir424]

There must be a drag race between Porsche 911 carrera t vs toyota gr supra .

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎

[@mattspeer01]

911... probably the most classic car of all time. If only I could afford the steep price of entry...

[@oversteer_9339]

Do not lose hope friend 💪

[@deadlyapollo]

Used market my friend. They depreciate like Mob victims with cinderblocks on their feet. Even 5 year old models are coming in at mustang GT prices.

[@AnitaHanjaaab]

​​@@deadlyapollo a 2017 Carerra is selling for $87,000.

[@gyula6516]

​@@deadlyapollo not with 911s

[@steeveexalant7507]

Give it 10 more years if the world still exists.

[@SpeedCafeGarage]

Since working for Porsche, my perspectives on the 911 have greatly changed. Even the Caymans and Boxsters. Nothing drives like them! And ive driven so many other performance cars. Nothing like a 911 is a statement so true.

[@matthewwitter3656]

Are they hiring?

[@-_--le3zk]

​@@matthewwitter3656they are hiring deez

[@daivietnguyen7289]

Probably because of the flat six rear mounted engine with RWD (or even better with AWD) truly helps with the driving sensation !!! And Porsche seems to mastered their 911 to perfection. Only one drawback is that the thing looks so massive nowadays !!!

[@AarmOZ84]

I have a friend who got a Porsche 911 a couple months ago. It's everything I thought a sports car should be and yet it still is better than what I could ever hope for.

[@thedoctormma9433]

​@@daivietnguyen7289that's what the cayman is for.

[@dukmahsik]

I have had my 992 T now for 2 months, hands down best car I have driven and owned. Just perfect for spirited street driving.

[@karloswilliams162]

Nice! I just got my allocation, July delivery. What color did you get?!

[@EatMyPropwash]

Do you feel a 718 Cayman GT3 or GTS would be too much for the same thing? Spirited street fun, and canyons.

[@TheEmpiredown]

Finally some direct comparos between the 991.2 and the 992 Ts. No one else has had the deeze to do it to the level you guys did. Thanks for keeping it real, fellas. There is no substitute.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you so much

[@slash11lipo]

It cracks me up how Yuri leans forward like a little old lady when he drives aggressively. I love these guys.

[@TheStraightPipes]

It helps

[@carfan3762]

This 911 Carrera T of the 992 generation is definitely is good option in the 911 lineage. With the manual gearbox and the nose lift. Lovely car which kind of links with the older generations. Great job and still has the purity of a base Carrera 911. 😎

[@intradibles]

Porsche celebrates 2 important anniversaries: its 75th year making cars and the 911's 60th anniversary. 😊

[@andresmattos7541]

75 years of overcharging 😂

[@55onesean38]

And I ordered my T in Guards Red which is 50 years old this year 🙂

[@harrismi7]

I'm having a case of car envy this morning because this is my dream car in the best color.💛

[@a004]

I'm on the waitlist for this model. Thank you for the review

[@TheStraightPipes]

How much did they make you spend on it in options?

[@a004]

@@TheStraightPipes just changed the rims and put the seats back in so just spent like $3.5k CAD on top of the base price. Worked out same price as the specc'ed out base Carrera I initially put a deposit down so figured this is a better option.

[@jehl1963]

Being at a point in my life where my Porsche 911 fandom can now be measured in larger fractions of a century, I've been able to witness first hand the relentless progress in performance. This led me to start to compare disparate models over time. For example, in the mid-70's Road&Track observed that "...this year's T goes like last year's E, and this year's E goes like last year's S, and this year's S goes like h***!" In the same vein, I compared the specs for the previous generation's Carrera T to the original 996 GT3 -- and they were shockingly close (even though the modern car was heavier). I haven't looked, but I suspect that this generation's Carrera T will have performance specs surprisingly close to a 997 GT3's. Anyone want to check me?

[@MrSchn3ll]

My T starts production next week! Loved my 991.2 T but this new one has me even more excited.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Why switch?

[@MrSchn3ll]

@@TheStraightPipes The old one I purchased used, and had some stuff I didn't want and didn't have some stuff I wanted. My last car had the carbon buckets which sucked for a daily driver and I have a bum knee now so I went for comfort in the new car. Plus I sold the old car and made $30k, so not a bad deal for me at the time. Still kept the manual though. The T is a great total package 911 - not one to keep hidden in a garage for a month until the next Cars and Coffee.

[@TheStraightPipes]

@@MrSchn3llas soon as you said bum knee I assumed pdk. High five for another manual

[@MrSchn3ll]

@@TheStraightPipes The pain is worth it - unfortunately my CT4 V Blackwing manual has to go.

[@tobysbreathisverybad]

Have a 991.2 T and love it. Think I prefer it to the 992 T but that’s splitting hairs.

[@FrilansPhilip]

If it would come with the Aerokit and the option to Paint 🎨 the Mirror 🪞... it would be amazing!

[@55onesean38]

I got the aerokit on mine and it makes the car IMO

[@daivietnguyen7289]

I just saw the current 911 the other day and the thing looks massive. Just making the older version of the 911 especially the air cooled 911 more desirable !!! Long live the 911 of course !!! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@glucia2223]

Check out the 718 GTS 4.0. Probably more of a 911 than the current 911s. Look. 992s are awesome, but are def more touring cars now. The 718 GTS 4.0 is a ridiculous delight.

[@jdouglas996]

Nice watch Jacob. Proper time piece. ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@lvervoortify]

Excellent video. I saw your video on the 911T hundred times and finally got one three years ago. At that time I did not understand all the fuzz about manual vs PDK. I had a PDK and was very happy with it. I upgraded meanwhile to a 991 GT3 Touring @classicgt3touring. And now I understand about the manuaL My conclusion now is that if you get a 911T, get a manual, really.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Congrats on the gt3

[@Xonxon168]

and you please elaborate why you want to go with manual on the T? gt3 has a diff tranny tho. Isnt the manual has too long of a gear ratio on the 992T?

[@lvervoortify]

⁠​⁠@@Xonxon168the reason I would go manual is that, and it’s of course just personal opinion, it just feels better to shift gears manually versus just hitting the gas and turning the steering wheel. Ok it’s possible to use the paddles but personally I have never been in favor of that. As often the cliche says manual is more engaging, but it’s true, there is just one more thing to keep you busy. I can tell that driving a PDK T in the third year started to feel a little bit ‘just an ordinary day’. Working the manual stays motivating to get in the car and drive. Also the T is about maximizing the ‘analogue feel’, well a gear stick maximizes that. Just my 2 cents :-)

[@Xonxon168]

thanks! I see what you mean. Manual is more fun for the long run. For me I had many manual cars but never had a pdk so im like the reverse.

[@WayApp]

It's incredible how Porsche managed to deliver such a thrilling driving experience while keeping it within budget.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

I have the 991.2 Carrera T, and it is an amazing daily driver.

[@TheStraightPipes]

991 is great

[@tobysbreathisverybad]

Same. Love it and prefer it to the 992.

[@russellnersesov7524]

I got mine a month ago...the best car I ever had

[@jamieberry1813]

Yuri looks like he just woke up from a binger 😂keep up the great work fellas.

[@superchargedsteve3411]

The 911 has become WAY too expensive just to start, base price of 911 is now $100k. Same with the Macan and Cayenne, staring prices and options are much too expensive imo. Porsche used to be somewhat affordable fun and performance, now to get into any real performance Porsche you're looking at $150k+

[@johnnyboy1586]

You should see prices in NZ!!😢

[@swu8222]

A base 911 here is 220k it’s insane😢

[@viralticks8661]

@@swu8222 currency is different everywhere, 145k CAD is 116k uSD

[@ehusband]

You can assign the 360 camera to your diamond button which is what I did. Makes parking easy.

[@peternieswandt3010]

I actually bought continental tires because of this show. Extreme contact!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Amazing tires

[@DrMcMoist]

Was that the recommended Continental tyre for your car!?

[@dlj1285]

A friend of mine uses them on his 2009 Aston Martin Vantage. He loves them.

[@raldyjimenez3319]

This is it for me...perfect! I would get it in British racing green color

[@jonnyspeed]

I cannot get over the front end... the 991 looks 1000% better than the 992 to me. I am seriously considering a 991T purchase in the future and I'm going 991 just because I hate the rectangular black front of the 992.

[@Rascofresco11]

“Use your words Yuri” 😂😂 I felt that, sometimes there’s no way to translate the feeling/moment thru a camera

[@TheStraightPipes]

The good thing about video is you can just SHOW it instead of saying or writing it 🥰 and it comes off the most authentic

[@nike0585]

The box test ❤

[@berponteberponte3231]

thank you for the review, mine gets here in October :(

[@boyutang6990]

I went to Porsche, they told me in order to factory order a 911 I'd need to option 35k. That's insane. Especially with manual because there is really no make sense way to option that much unless I do customized paint.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks for that

[@boyutang6990]

@@TheStraightPipes It started this year, doesn't matter which trim since it's only attached to model. For Macan it's 15k, Cayman is 25k. Porsche is now more exclusive to rich people now :D Also 2024 version on the website is much more expensive

[@mbah14]

Where did this happen? I would call around to other dealers. Some dealerships are more greedy than others.

[@boyutang6990]

@@mbah14 Maybe a Canada thing? I reached out to 2 Porsche dealers in Vancouver and they told me the same thing.

[@BurnsRubber]

I just ordered 718 GTS 4.0 with no options. Shop around. Find more cooperative dealer.

[@car-nugget]

if you tap below the Porsche emblem on the 992 the front hood unlocks.

[@DersNoNem]

This is the Porsche I love. Basic, manual and probably cheaper to maintain from other Porsche models!

[@DersNoNem]

@@jeffreykilpatrick3592 eh it doesn't matter to me. All European cars maintenance is ten times more than JDM where I live. Once the warranty expired, we basically send it to the 3rd party which is slightly cheaper but that's what to expect to own Premium Supercar brands. I thought of owning a Porsche but the maintenance is the deal breaker to me. So it's like a perfect dream car but I won't buy it.

[@JMJR07]

Bring back the box test!

[@cartergarnon6299]

A Macan GTS seems like a wild bargain vs any 3.0 turbo model considering the same engine transmission and more versatile suspension. If you’re in it for the manual any 4 liter 718 out-drivers car the T and the 6spd is superior to the 7 speed. The better tech in the 911 is not worth the price jump

[@tabblakely4987]

Mine is coming in in July about same options but no back seat.

[@mauricioumana248]

Jacob always have very nice watches

[@Xonxon168]

I hope to get a confirmation on the clutch for the 992 T. I test drove the 992 S and the clutch is much softer than the T. Also I heard the friction point of the clutch is lower with the T. Is this true? anyone can confirm? Thanks!

[@karloswilliams162]

Just got my allocation: July delivery. I am super excited! I have probably watched this video 20 times lmao.

[@nickstillo560]

Just got my allocation, too. Mine is end of July delivery as well. Can't wait!

[@vindevhunta4905]

911s are legendary...even a base version is still exceptionally great

[@bestbelieviet]

Great launch

[@ianlatham2975]

And Jakub's last comment summed this car up "all I want to do is just drive this car!" 😊

[@MarMPB]

Thanks for the video! Indeed I can’t see any reason to let my 2019 Carrera T go! It’s smaller, with the last 911 narrow body fabricated, only 15 hp down the new gen., but 100 lbs lighter than the new one and 200 lbs lighter than the basic Carrera T!?

[@barneysman9116]

Can I remove the rear seats on a regular carrera as a factory option?

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

I can tell Yuri doesn’t like to launch his cars. Jakub does 😂

[@cpgeorge2518]

What did you guys get for the 0-60?

[@theusefulchannel]

A thing of beauty.

[@CJG911T]

The real price of a 911 T in Canada was slightly over $220,000 CDN, before the recent price increase. That included the $35,000 in options you are required to order by the dealer, federal luxury tax, GST, Provincial sales tax (some provinces have lower sales tax), and all the miscellaneous charges. With the price increase, it’s certainly now over $230,000. It may be cheaper in some provinces depending on the tax. The total taxes to be paid on this car are about $50,000.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yes all cars are more expensive with tax and tax varies by province

[@TheTyisawesome]

That manual tho! So awesome

[@DeeJayAdverb]

As someone who's had an M3 and M4....the next step guys usually make is 911 from there. J remember the M3 cab and the 911 can cruise back in the days?? :)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Grab that 911 asap

[@thefridgeman]

I have the M3 CS and the 992T. Very different cars, very.

[@MrVrob8]

When you finally see what a 911 would look like as a hot hatch with the seats unbolted

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

"I don't pay attention to any of that stuff ever..." EXACTLY - thanks for the vid, off to 2nd mtg my house to fund my 911T...

[@brandon7136]

I'm currently in a Taycan but I've had my eye on 911s for awhile 🤔

[@WayApp]

This video takes me on a journey.

[@kaileysweeney4240]

This is my favorite 911. With a manual. I don’t care about PASM or 4WS or rear seats. Sports Chrono is cool, and manual please.

[@MLHunt]

Every time i think about the fact that the Porsche design was derived from the original VW design my mind is blown.

[@Paizoni]

I have a boost button on my new 992 T - but i have the PDK version 💪💪

[@TheStraightPipes]

Knew it

[@Xonxon168]

if given another chancs, would you take the 7 speed manual?

[@PhillyDee215]

Porsche always delivers.....

[@andresmattos7541]

But at an overpriced price tag

[@PhillyDee215]

@@andresmattos7541 I guess one could argue that....

[@tim3172]

@@andresmattos7541 How can it be "overpriced" and have an 'expected lead time of 18-20 months, orders placed now may be fulfilled as 2024 models', per Porsche'?

[@johnvolker6122]

There is actually a speedyellow meeting, you cant attend that if you had racing yellow... :)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Sounds very not inclusive

[@porschelover04]

Saw one of these with the PDK the other day. It confuses me why you'd bother getting the T without the 7-speed. The way I see it, the T's main draw is being less expensive than the S, since it has the base Carrera engine. The base Carrera is PDK-only, while the S has either, so the T is a great way to get the manual and a bit of extra kit without paying $10k more for an S with equivalent options. But a PDK T is just a base Carrera with a couple lightweight-ing options for over $10k more.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Nailed it

[@tomverhaeg]

Not entirely true, as you get SPASM from the S, sport chrono, 20/21 wheels, sport exhaust. But yeah, agree manual is the target.

[@thefridgeman]

The main draw for the T is getting the nice "base" engine (NA power delivery, none of the rubber banding of the S/GTS) with some sporty bits not available otherwise (PASM Sport, manual, less sound deadening, rear wheel steering, etc). Also, the noise of the T, especially inside is above the S/GTS, even with the same PSE.

[@55onesean38]

Been waiting for this review from you guys! Just hit 1000 miles in my 992T and loving it so far. It feels a little more refined and grown up compared to the 991.2T but that might just be because I couldn't get the new car with carbon buckets. Loving the 7 speed transmission even though it seems to get some hate for some reason. Biggest gripe is the lack of noise even with PSE and Sport mode turned on. The aftermarket has addressed that for me though!

[@amoghgajankush1975]

Is a 991.2 t equally good and fun to drive ?

[@DC5Brandon]

I couldn't agree more. Aftermarket exhaust transformed my 987.2. Some owners want the car to sound like it drives, like a dedicated sports car.

[@55onesean38]

@@amoghgajankush1975 arguably more fun. 991.2T feels like a go kart. 992 feels a little more grown up.

[@franzbranntwein3722]

Der T hat zuwenig PS! Ich bevorzuge den 992 Gts bessere Fahrleistungen und besserer Sound

[@MrDaveaccord]

What a machine. There is no substitute.

[@kevinhearts616]

Porshe vehicles don't disappoint. I'm waiting for a refresh panamera with an interior of the '23 cayenne

[@pjetrs]

I'm actually expecting the Panamera to run out and be replaced altogether with the Taycan. Soon or later the car fleet of European companies will have to be mostly hybrid or electric anyways and Taycan and Panamera are serving the same customer

[@markm4123]

@@pjetrs The Taycan is a lot smaller than the Panamera. It's actually an entire class below it. The Panamera is not going away anytime soon.

[@bendutro4787]

Someday the automotive industry will standardize on sliding/articulating sunshades and the suppliers will only offer those because the market considers them to be a pass or fail feature and we will have you two to thank for it.

[@trancemusic8805]

hey can you guys do the new X5 M60i? i am thinking about trading in my X3M comp for one and there arent any review on the x5 m60i on YT

[@TheStraightPipes]

X5 yes

[@jtp1984]

"There's No Substitute, Porsche!"

[@tray6885]

Please test drive the abarth 595 competizone

[@chrisferrell3230]

Decel-Pop or Backfire?

[@neelmanoj6296]

12:59 Could someone tell me what kind of test they're doing with those visors The one that always gets a "fail"

[@TheStraightPipes]

Visor needs to slide to block the sun

[@neelmanoj6296]

​@@TheStraightPipes Thanks 👍

[@PKP1]

What's the weight?

[@BigRichyC]

Yep ill take that one please, just ship her over to the UK for me please.

[@nguyenkhangchannel8429]

Nice specs 911

[@amoilevin]

Unless you need the back seats the 718 GTS 4.0 is so much more special.

[@thedoctormma9433]

These are going to be crazy when people start modifying them. Everyone's too obsessed with the turbo S to give the Carrera T the treatment it deserves.

[@bladejames8208]

The fronk on the 992 911 models in the US do have a touch to open feature. You run your hand across in a side to side motion on the bumper just below where the Porsche emblem is. My 21 C4S opens like this and opens by accident on me all the time if I am washing it or even just giving it a good rinse and dry. The Canadian T you guys are driving may not have the option as a Canadian car? I was surprised when you guys said it had no blind spot monitoring, I guess that is a Canadian option deal as well?

[@joelp8511]

Pretty sure all 992s have this, they just didn’t know lol

[@bladejames8208]

@@joelp8511 I would think so. It would not make sense to delete such a standard option for Canadian cars only.

[@rakshithkaranam4976]

This car has a special place in my heart❤

[@m.k.8082]

The design of the 911 is just so elegant and timeless. And the Careera T is probably the best drivers Car for the price

[@plasmac9]

If you don't have a prior relationship with a Porsche dealer good luck getting an allocation right now. Which forces you to the used and CPO market. Carrera T are selling for stupid over MSRP. T is a good car but who in their right mind is going to pay $180k for a T? No way.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Dare me to try to buy one with no options and no prior 911s

[@stuartmellman5142]

Nice Rolex dj41 with jubilee bracelet

[@verdeithaca]

So.. 992 Carrera T or Lotus Emira? Similar specs and price. Build quality and dealer network obviously goes to Porsche. Rarity and looks to the Emira IMO.. 🤔

[@nsaratts6374]

Had a race with a Cayenne e hybrid last night. That was quick.

[@PawannSharmaa]

Lot's of love from India ❤️

[@avpr1c]

Looks great except for the side sticker

[@jitderoud]

“I wish there was a smaller 911 like a Miata” There you have the Cayman T, should test that one too.

[@TheStraightPipes]

No like smaller smaller and slower slower. Like the size in the 90s

[@philipparana9225]

Good luck getting a 911 , it's like a 4 year wait to order one

[@angussimpson5618]

You only get the boost button on the sports chrono package

[@TheEmpiredown]

All Ts come with Sport Chrono standard, whether you option the clock wart or not. It's a PDK thing...

[@Baltzy24]

Personally I am in the predicament of not wanting a 911 because it doesn't stand out at car shows... But wanting a 911 because it's "better" than anything I've owned yet. I'm so on the fence... As a GM guy I have no idea what to do. My CTS-V wagon has been an absolute nightmare, and my Chevy SS is a dream

[@TheStraightPipes]

Sell me your V wagon for cheap

[@EvanHBogle]

What's more important, your enjoyment of driving the car or other people's enjoyment at seeing your car? Get the Porsche if you want to drive a Porsche, don't worry about turning heads at car shows. That's just pure vanity.

[@dlj1285]

Are these other people you’re worried about making the car payments? Serve yourself first, not others who, at the end of the day, could probably care less what you are driving. Tough problem you have there…lol

[@DC5Brandon]

You're not using the back seats, so just get a Cayman GTS for far less money. Is the rear steer feature worth +20K more?

[@MrMedia636]

No but the extra seat adjustment and being able to fit is or I'd have a gt4 rs

[@DC5Brandon]

@@MrMedia636 Cayman's do have a bubble roof canopy for extra head room, but does the 911 have more leg room? Just curious.

[@richieduck67]

Straight up it is

[@pioneerx9066]

2:51 That shirt says whaaaaat..... ?

[@raysonviswas]

"I wish they'd sell a smaller 911, like a miata", Yuri. Emmmm they do.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ya but the Miata speed ones are from the 70s 80s and expensive

[@suppaman19]

@@TheStraightPipes I think they were implying the boxster/cayman

[@antwake]

where did you find that 132,000$ CAD?? it's 156,682$ on porsche canada 😭

[@TheStraightPipes]

Guess it went up

[@DeiHarper9361]

Love everything except for the headlight design Edit: seeing that it is manual, I’ll excuse the headlights 😂

[@stephenzhao9403]

How come this vehicle comes with leather seat centers with cooled seats, but on the porsche website, there is no way to specced this car with leather seat centers?

[@Xonxon168]

cause you can choose the ventilated seat option then you get leather seat but you will lose the 911 stitching on the seat.

[@nguyenkhangchannel8429]

911 Dakar review pls

[@chrisginoc]

Not a fan of the yellow, but I wanf one. So good

[@gunnyty4791]

Go try the Dodge Hornet???

[@nguyenkhangchannel8429]

ford ranger raptor new 2024 review pls

[@PeterKyriazis1]

one day

[@TheStraightPipes]

You got this

[@jonfrench7133]

Probably the most i could afford but also the closest to the porsche heritage

[@MrBgray30]

991.2 IMO is the T you want. Right Size, better value

[@kloppsliverpudlians88]

I would pick an Emira over this. Similar value proposition, at 30% cheaper price. Also looks so much better and that super charger sounds so much better than this base careera engine