Porsche 911 Carrera T: Why It's the Driver's 911 | Edmunds

Edmunds Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver steps into the wayback machine to get behind the wheel of a 1970s air-cooled 911T. Today's 911 Carrera T seeks to meld the spirit of those early 911s with modern-day sophistication. Find out why Alistair calls the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T the "best all-around 911 on sale today."
Q: What kind of engine and transmission does the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T have?
A: The Carrera T uses a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 370 horsepower. Our test car had the seven-speed PDK automatic transmission, but a seven-speed manual is available on the Carrera T.
Q: How is the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T different from a base 911?
A: The Carrera T uses 20-inch wheels from the Carrera S and the 911's optional sport-tuned suspension, and it sits 0.4 inch lower than a regular 911. It features a sport exhaust and gets a torque-vectoring rear differential. Our test car had the available rear-axle steering ($2,090), which improves straight-line stability and turning agility.
Q: What's the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T's 0-60 mph time?
A: Porsche says the Carrera T will cover 0-60 in 4.0 seconds, but it did the deed in 3.6 seconds on the Edmunds test track.
Q: What does the T stand for?
A: You might think "turbocharged,'' but you'd be wrong. The T stands for "Touring," which Porsche says was inspired by the 1968 911T.
Q: How much does the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T cost?
A: The base price is $103,150, including destination. Our test car had options including the carbon-fiber seats ($5,200) that added considerably to the bottom line.
Read our review of the 2019 Porsche 911 Coupe here: www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2...
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[@2688elmo]

This is such a perfect review. Contains some old 911, new 911, a great analogy (pizza), and a preference for a nice watch. I'd seen a few of this channels reviews before but now I'm subscribed! Thank you and looking forward to more great reviews by Mr. Weaver.

[@mcdick]

Hot damn. I have to say that this was pretty much best Edmunds review up-to-date. They presenter was natural in his delivery, there was enough info, with some subjective stuff and pacing was excellent. Great work. I don't need the visual trickery, but keep the newfound groove!

[@juliusten6225]

I just bought a yellow 911 T with a manual Trans. and I love it.

[@alliejr]

Congrats!

[@juliusten6225]

Thank you! :)

[@Otaner142]

Liar...

[@juliusten6225]

Why would you say that? Go to my channel and watch my own videos of me driving my new 911 T. Go to my Facebook page and watch the video of the Porsche Salesman delivering the new 911 T to me at the dealership. Plenty of pics and videos. I have no reason to lie. So once again, why would you say something like that? On what evidence or basis?

[@63humanbeing]

renato muu you are a dick head

[@TomCccog]

Best review of the T I've seen so far 👍

[@JordanPayneLV]

Awesome review!! Loved it

[@Etruscan70]

You always have to have a guy with a British accent on car reviews, those accents make cars go faster.

[@russellb1176]

thanks for the review

[@haschengrubex7131]

this video has been made 100 times.... its like edmunds turn.. we have seen this car for a year or 2 even we know already

[@Scorpio1075]

There is no point of a PDK Carrera T... or reviewing one... you're missing two important changes to a normal 911, the shorter geared LSD and short throw manual transmission.

[@VK6AB-]

You mean it has shorter gearing than the base model and all other 991.2 series 2 911s e.g. S and GTS have shorter gearing than the base and either a mechanical locking diff or electronically controlled locking diff. Its an end of run special.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

@Fail Zero Woah!

[@juandiaz6168]

Great review

[@nswgb69]

Good review. Well balanced.

[@TheESCAPEtime]

Amazing vehicle, future classic in the making!

[@foesfly3047]

As he drifts left then right, then left again around the test track... "I'm getting paid for this." Hahaha 👍

[@MrAchilles113]

First reviewer I've heard that can actually challenge Chris Harris. This guy is obviously articulate & obviously loves cars. Hope we see more reviews.

[@suttonsplash14]

2:00 "go faster stripes" lmao

[@aidanwallington9718]

Whoa you guys filmed that right by my house! You literally drove past my high school!

[@visualwarp9707]

I’m a fan of Carlos too but I thought this was a fine review by Alistair. I’m guessing a MT model was just not available for the review. Because they were all sold out no doubt. These things happen. But despite that, this review got the point across. Well done.

[@bicyclist2]

I agree with everything he said. Thanks.

[@chriscarbine504]

Great car

[@goofydog2]

@ 5:06You mentioned engaging the power burst button (sorry, best name I could come up with). How to do that is understandable; ya just push the pbb button. But then you said as you reached back somewhat on the center console and said; " then you can use another button here." Could you please tell me what that "other" button" is? Thanks

[@genericallyaccepted]

I like this car.

[@sephiros9883]

Very good review, thank you!

[@raywalteroutdoors]

Just followed one of these. The entire time I was like wtf is a Carrera T

[@chuckdiego719]

That looks like the Porsche driving experience center in Carson.

[@Olph1]

I’ll take it. No question about it.

[@93455Driver]

The rear wheel steer option is the reason to get the T, since this option is not available on the base 911.

[@ALMX5DP]

93455Driver is it that much of a must have? And you can get it on the S which isn’t too much more than a well optioned T.

[@93455Driver]

Alan Bowers The reviews of the rear steer system have been very positive, it is a draw for the T. Otherwise I would be happy enough with a base (if ever I could afford one).

[@death2pc]

Walter Röhrl is abundantly correct. Thanx for the reference......................... Oh, slap a STP sticker on the rear window!

[@Fabriecri]

ja it's a real pity the pdk on a T .... anyway are also available the folding carbon buckets to keep rear seats .... just like mine , kids thank

[@pugsley2249]

I’m a simple man , Carlos good, this mans good , so I keep watching

[@jguarino]

So you said the Corvette is the better car, every way... but for you, there is no choice but the Porsche... Brilliant

[@golfbuddy1969]

Reading comments below, I bet Carlos Lago didn’t realize so many men were sweet on him. There are reasons to get the PDK, and reasons to get the manual. The manual is funner (most of the time), but the PDK makes the car much quicker and better in traffic. Get whichever one you like...who cares what snobs think.

[@redskytitan]

By the time you add up all the options, you're better off with a 2-yr old 911 Turbo which goes for around $120-130k these days. Much better value for your money.

[@pye007]

nice review though.

[@brianhimmelman420]

Turbo lag and PDK ... hardly a purist 911 ...Carbon bucket seats are amazing

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

There's no "turbo lag", which a clueless guy like you would feel in this car. The "lag" is more in your brain, because you are just repeating a bullshit opinion from another clueless "non-Porsche-driver"... buddy! Stop your stupid claims, because they aren't true at all! Greetings from a Porsche driver!

[@moneyparhar]

Why would anyone option Carrera T with auto.Its just ridiculous

[@kanon0853]

Um, I’m pretty sure that’s the Porsche track in Hawthorne. Why? I’ve been on it.

[@iluvcakes19]

Damn I gave up watching car reviews for a while and now I remember why I did so

[@VK6AB-]

I have to disagree with your conclusion - GTS is a far better buy and a far better performer too. The T feels like an underpowered S and isn't as well braked. It handles well because it has SPASM which is available on the S and GTS and both have these, PTV plus and access to PDCC. The T is still a very good 911 but the S and GTS just offer that bit more and lot more in GTS form.

[@boobacockaa]

No Carlos, no watch.

[@mvp1431]

Yah where is Carlos lago

[@cuzimaluzer777]

I want but can not afford.

[@kchiem]

The "fangs" on the front bumper look kind of stupid though.

[@swanblake]

No stick shift, no care.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Blake Swan tosser

[@jstoli996c4s]

Boohoo

[@Miguel7395.]

I'm a simple man, I don't see Carlos I leave

[@ALMX5DP]

Miguel7395 simple is right.

[@gigi9467]

yup. fuck this accent bs..

[@KRBY555]

This guy is pretty good though

[@davidtaylor5811]

You're missing out. It was a good review.

[@ThaVaydor]

Don't confuse being a simpleton with being a simple man.

[@craigyirush3492]

That Edmunds test track looks a lot like PECLA!

[@suttonsplash14]

this test car should really be a manual. i mean come on

[@hugochavez4382]

Similar game plan to the Corvette Grand Sport, and that is a good thing.

[@gene978]

According to who?

[@gottawatch1932]

Put it in “naughty mode” Seen the T on the road yesterday, same color, and thought to see a review. In person the car is small as I pass it in my F150- and the guy driving his CT was not showing off after I tried to engage him to get on the gas. But a twin turbo 3.0 Porsche engine looses my interest because a NA engine is the only way for a $100,000 car. I think I will talk out my ass and say the “T” stands for “tame” and hopefully Porsche won’t become like BMW and put a 2.0 turbo in every fucking car.

[@davidh2809]

Of course you guys never mentioned that you lose the torque vectoring limited slip differential with your as tested spec PDK car. Only manual cars get the LSD. Seriously, please do your research when you test cars otherwise you just end up sounding like advertisement like this reviewer. Edmunds you used to be so good. Carlos probably would have known this.

[@ALMX5DP]

David H source?

[@ALMX5DP]

David H damn that sucks. Manual is the way to go anyways, but I still wonder why Porsche decided to option it that way.

[@Antenox]

You've only been watching for like a year, haven't you?

[@davidh2809]

Antenox I’ve been watching since it used to be edmunds inside line.

[@golfdino]

PEC in carson

[@khudyman]

Terrible to build a car like that with no clutch pedal. Shame on Porsche for even putting PDK in the T

[@ltbholmes1]

I find the Knock off Tom Petty soundtrack very distracting.

[@waynesimpson2074]

Brian, I thought the soundtrack was Lake Street Dive and Bad Self Portraits?

[@hotrodmagazine1063]

You all about motor sport for the company

[@CensoredByYouTube965]

That must be some "good" crack to buy that for $140,000.

[@jstoli996c4s]

BrainStem Recruiter for that type of money, get a nicely optioned GTS.

[@sapientbudgie5652]

Drove the 2018 RS5, 2018 M3, 911 Carrera T. RS5 felt faster, more luxurious and better interior. M3 was my second pic.

[@amarrao95]

Did you test limit handling/behavior

[@sapientbudgie5652]

At the limit, I would say the 911 was the best, but a surprising floppy feeling over larger bumps that was unsettling. The M3 felt by far the stiffest and very direct steering and back end comes out even when you don't want it to mid corner. RS5 had a surprising amount of rear bias and felt very stable. Seats, cabin and seating position was the best in the RS5. I kept it in auto for many settings as in dynamic the suspension was too harsh for me for daily driving. RS5 felt like a larger 911 and the best balance of all of them and for me felt the fastest.

[@amarrao95]

Nice. I almost bought an S5 Premium Prestige (or something, can't remember the exact trim) 3.0TT6MT a couple of years back. Better engine note - and way better looking - than the 435i, in my judgement. Now trying to decide between a Giulia QV, GT350, and SS 6MT...

[@sapientbudgie5652]

Westsider95 all great option. I judged hated the Dodge Dart interior in the Alfa. But, wicked car. I just hate 4 door sedans compared to the look of a sexy coupe. SS at mustang all fun cars. RS5 was just it for me. It also just looks wicked with the carbon optics and nardo grey😎

[@bshind]

For the money BMW e92 m3 is my choice. Big but awesome!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Brian Shind fuel guzzler,rod bearings

[@bshind]

Less than 1% have the rod bearing problem, plus you can test the oil ahead of time and there are warranties. NO ONE buys a car like this for the fuel efficiency.

[@kickyadick]

For the money? You can buy 5 e92

[@geo745don]

Brian Shind so you think people just like going to the gas station

[@BMan100]

...no Manual...lost interest...

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

B-MAN wanker

[@BMan100]

Art Vandelay give me a 928 5spd any day

[@jstoli996c4s]

Waaaahhhhh

[@pye007]

too big, a marketing exercise by Porsche. Get a 996 GT3 if you want a real car.

[@imantisocial3179]

there are officially too many 911's. stop. cant keep up. apathy and fatigue setting in.

[@pamcandas]

ugh ... not a 911 ... and slower than a Tesla Model 3 ... what is Porsche thinking?

[@calvingreen7197]

Yep, straight line 0-60 is all that matters, eh? Porsche is still the better car, plus neither has a spare tire, so why split hairs or fret over an individuals thought processes?!

[@mannydel1]

The PDK transmission makes this review useless.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Manny del Rosario your existence is useless

[@mannydel1]

Art Vandelay You know I’m right. Besides my existence ain’t so bad since I got a T in manual. 😉

[@omaralmadani4580]

Manny del Rosario proof please

[@gigi9467]

cool cad but rather a corvette.

[@ALMX5DP]

Jesus H Medrano yeah I think a Grand Sport would be my preference. But I can certainly see the appeal if track use isn’t in the mind of a buyer.

[@gigi9467]

@@ALMX5DP true. over 100k! man thats a lot of money though.. hey u going to thunderhill this sep 10 by any chance?

[@ALMX5DP]

Jesus H Medrano no T-Hill for me in the foreseeable future (maybe LeMons next April though). Why you want to spot me? :P I’ll find time to trailer the Miata there if there’s a free track day involved!

[@gigi9467]

@@ALMX5DP haha if i could i would man! am debating wether to go or not.. mainpy weather i dont wanna be outhere if its too hott feel bad for me and my car me haaa. hey have u ran the 3 mile track at all?

[@ALMX5DP]

I've ran the 3 mile and full 5 mile course, still havent driven the West course on it's own though.