Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera Coupé/Targa/Cabriolet (2015-2018)

Date of unveil by Porsche AG: September 7, 2015, 4WD models incl. Targa October 7, 2015, GTS January 9, 2017
Premiere: September 15, 2015 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show press day
World market launch: December 12, 2015, 4WD models incl. Targa January 2016

Technical specifications - Coupé

Modification	kW	lb-ft	Nm	Gearbox	0-60 mph	0-100 km/h	mph	km/h	kg	lb	W/lb	W/kg
911 991 Carrera Turbo 3.0 Coupé	272	331	450	manual 7-speed	4.4 sec.	4.6 sec.	183	295	1430	3153	86.3	190
				PDK 7-speed	4.2 sec./*4.0 sec.	4.4 sec./*4.2 sec.	182	293	1450	3197	85.1	188
911 991 Carrera S Turbo 3.0 Coupé	309	368	500	manual 7-speed	4.1 sec.	4.3 sec.	191	308	1440	3175	97.3	215
				PDK 7-speed	3.9/*3.7 sec.	4.1/*3.9 sec.	190	306	1460	3219	96.0	212
911 991 Carrera WLS/GTS Turbo 3.0 Coupé	331	404	550	manual 7-speed	3.9 sec.	4.1 sec.	194	312	1450	3197	104	228
				PDK 7-speed	3,7/*3.5 sec.	3.9/*3.7 sec.	193	310	1470	3241	102	225
911 991 Carrera 4 Turbo 3.0 Coupé	272	331	450	manual 7-speed	4.3 sec.	4.5 sec.	181	292	1480	3263	83.4	184
				PDK 7-speed	4.1 sec./*3.9 sec.	4.3 sec./*4.1 sec.	180	290	1500	3307	82.3	181
911 991 Carrera 4S Turbo 3.0 Coupé	309	368	500	manual 7-speed	4.0 sec.	4.2 sec.	190	305	1490	3285	94.1	207
				PDK 7-speed	3.8/*3.6 sec.	4.0/*3.8 sec.	188	303	1510	3329	92.8	205
911 991 Carrera 4 WLS/GTS Turbo 3.0 Coupé	331	404	550	manual 7-speed	3.8 sec.	4.0 sec.	193	310	1495	3296	100	221
				PDK 7-speed	3.6/*3.4 sec.	3.8/*3.6 sec.	191	308	1515	3340	99.1	218

Technical specifications - Targa

Modification	kW	lb-ft	Nm	Gearbox	0-60 mph	0-100 km/h	mph	km/h	kg	lb	W/lb	W/kg
911 991 Targa 4 Turbo 3.0	272	331	450	manual 7-speed	4.5 sec.	4.7 sec.	180	289	1570	3461	78.6	173
				PDK 7-speed	4.3 sec./*4.1 sec.	4.5 sec./*4.3 sec.	178	287	1590	3505	77.6	171
911 991 Targa 4S Turbo 3.0	309	368	500	manual 7-speed	4.2 sec.	4.4 sec.	188	303	1580	3483	88.7	196
				PDK 7-speed	4.0/*3.8 sec.	4.2/*4.0 sec.	187	301	1600	3527	87.6	193
911 991 Targa 4 WLS/GTS Turbo 3.0	331	404	550	manual 7-speed	3.9 sec.	4.1 sec.	191	308	1585	3494	94.7	209
				PDK 7-speed	3.7/*3.5 sec.	3.9/*3.7 sec.	190	306	1605	3538	93.6	206

Technical specifications - Cabriolet

Modification	kW	lb-ft	Nm	Gearbox	0-60 mph	0-100 km/h	mph	km/h	kg	lb	W/lb	W/kg
911 991 Carrera Turbo 3.0 Cabriolet	272	331	450	manual 7-speed	4.6 sec.	4.8 sec.	181	292	1500	3307	93.4	206
				PDK 7-speed	4.4 sec./*4.2 sec.	4.6 sec./*4.4 sec.	180	290	1520	3351	92.2	203
911 991 Carrera S Turbo 3.0 Cabriolet	309	368	500	manual 7-speed	4.3 sec.	4.5 sec.	190	306	1510	3329	92.8	205
				PDK 7-speed	4.1/*3.9 sec.	4.3/*4.1 sec.	189	304	1530	3373	91.6	202
911 991 Carrera WLS/GTS Turbo 3.0 Cabriolet	331	404	550	manual 7-speed	4.0 sec.	4.2 sec.	193	310	1520	3351	98.8	218
				PDK 7-speed	3.8/*3.6 sec.	4.0/*3.8 sec.	191	308	1540	3395	97.5	215
911 991 Carrera 4 Turbo 3.0 Cabriolet	272	331	450	manual 7-speed	4.5 sec.	4.7 sec.	180	289	1550	3417	79.6	175
				PDK 7-speed	4.3 sec./*4.1 sec.	4.5 sec./*4.3 sec.	178	287	1570	3461	78.6	173
911 991 Carrera 4S Turbo 3.0 Cabriolet	309	368	500	manual 7-speed	4.2 sec.	4.4 sec.	188	303	1560	3439	89.8	198
				PDK 7-speed	4.0/*3.8 sec.	4.2/*4.0 sec.	187	301	1580	3483	88.7	196
911 991 Carrera 4 WLS/GTS Turbo 3.0 Cabriolet	331	404	550	manual 7-speed	3.9 sec.	4.1 sec.	191	308	1565	3450	95.9	212
				PDK 7-speed	3.7/*3.5 sec.	3.9/*3.7 sec.	190	306	1585	3494	94.7	209

Weight here is DIN weight = car with 90% fuel, no driver, no cargo. Weight of German versions with standard equipment.
* with Launch Control (Sport Chrono package)

911 Turbo 3.0 is back

From the end of 2015 (model year 2016) the basic 911 versions have turbocharged engines - and like the very first 911 Turbo 41 years earlier - in the size of 3.0 litres. The model year 2016 911 Turbo 3.0 has two power trims: 272 kW for the Carrera and 309 kW for the Carrera S version. The more powerful version has its turbochargers, exhaust system and engine management software tuned to higher power instead of smaller fuel consumption. The 'S' costs +15%. In both versions the boxer has its redline set at 7500 rpm, which is not bad for a turbocharged engine. 'Carrera' or 'Carrera S' doesn't sound right for the bi-turbo 911 and there's the no-cost option 498 which means the rear lid 'Carrera'-sign installation can be skipped at the factory. Unfortunately the "turbo 3.0" sign is not available.

Performance comparison to previous normally aspirated versions

The turbocharging technology ads weight, but there must have been something else that added the weight as the base version is 50 kg/110 lb heavier and the S version 45 kg/99 lb heavier than before. This is compensated mostly by the added torque (+44 lb-ft/+60 Nm on both versions), but also by 15 kW of added power in the case of the base model. The seriously added torque helps the cars to accelerate faster despite the added weight. The power of the S model should be compared to the previous WLS/GTS version and there it loses a bit (309 kW instead of 316 kW).

Performance comparison inside the Turbo 3.0 versions

The best power-to-weight ratio is on the Carrera S WLS Coupé with manual gearbox with 104 W/lb or 228 W/kg. In the other end of the spectre is the model with Targa body (+ 90 kg/198 lb), 4WD (+ 50 kg/110 lb) and PDK (+ 20 kg/44 lb). The 991 Targa 4 Turbo 3.0 has the power-to-weight ratio of 78 W/lb or 171 W/kg, which means it is 25% weaker in performance than the WLS Coupé with manual gearbox.

New stuff

The rear-axle steering is optionally available for the Carrera S. It ensures greater maneuverability in city traffic thanks to the 20"/50 cm reduced turning circle (10.7 m instead of 11.2 m on RWD models, the effect is smaller on 4WD models). PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management (adjustable shock absorbers) were made standard also for the base model.

The steering wheel - now in the 918 design - has a diameter of 375 mm, but is also available in the size of 360 mm. The optional Sport Chrono pack now has a mode switch on the steering wheel, which consists of a rotary ring with four positions for the driving modes: “0" (Normal), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport Plus) and “I" (Individual). Depending on the equipment, the latter setting enables drivers to configure their own individual vehicle set-up (PASM, PADM active engine mounts, PDK shifting strategy and exhaust noise). In combination with PDK the mode switch has an additional Sport Response button. This button helps to overcome the usual low rpm problem associated with PDK-equipped cars. When the button is pressed the car goes to Sport Plus mode for 20 seconds and this way makes overtaking experience closer to the manual gearbox cars.

The active safety of the 991.2 was increased with the post-collision braking system.

GTS

All the GTS versions feature the wider body, black accents everywhere (now even the Targa bar), central lock wheels, Sport Design front spoiler and mirrors. A new black trim strip between the tail lights characterises the rear-wheel-drive models. The WLS/GTS engine package includes larger turbochargers, the Sport Chrono package includes dynamic engine mounts, a modified brake cooling system and the sports exhaust system with central tailpipes.

For better aerodynamics the slats are closed when cooling demands are not on the highest © Porsche

The design of the black front spoiler lip is different on the 272 and 309 kW versions© Porsche

20" standard wheels of the 991.2 Carrera S. This photo also shows the noisier exhaust system.© Porsche

Turbo engines need intercoolers, but the 991.2 Carrera is made without air inlet openings in the sides to justify the price tags on the high end 911 versions. In this context the 991 GT3 RS 4.0 with its normally aspirated engine having side air inlets sounds even more questionable.© Porsche

2017 911 991.2 Targa 4 GTS Turbo 3.0 targa bar — The Targa-bar has a classic look and is black on the GTS-version© Porsche

The width of the rear wheels was increased by 0.5 to 11.5" and the rear tyres of the Carrera S from 295 to 305 mm. The Carrera comes with 19" wheels as standard and the S with 20". © Porsche

The opening for the hot air exit from the intercooler is quite discreet © Porsche

Tail pipe design of the 272 kW version© Porsche

With the "Sports" exhaust system the pipes are located in the middle. It should be understood that turbochargers are the ones that take the resonance out from the exhaust gases and therefore turbo engines don't make the noise of the normally aspirated engines. When a turbo engine makes more noise than usual, there is something wrong in the exhaust system which means the engine is not producing as much power as it is capable of. The optional exhaust system is noisier, but it is not sportier (if you agree that sportier means more power). © Porsche

Every new 911 deserves the trademark reflective bar (remember, all 911s had it 1974-1997), but it is reserved only for the heavier Carrera 4 versions © James Herne / Stuttcars.com

911 991 Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition — 991 Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition by Porsche Exclusive© Porsche

Rear wheel drive GTS has black trim between the rear lamps© Porsche

2017 Tamsweg Austria Porsche Driving Experience Winter 911 991 Targa 4S — 2017 Tamsweg, Austria, Porsche Driving Experience © Porsche

Targa-bar is also black on the GTS© Porsche

New door handles mean the door panel is also different © Porsche

The 19" standard wheels of the 272 kW 911 Turbo 3.0 Cabriolet © Porsche

Optionally available is the hydraulic front axle lift system integrated into the struts. Pressing a button increases the ground clearance by 1.6"/40 mm within 5 seconds. © Porsche

2017 911 991.2 Targa 4 GTS Turbo 3.0 side view — GTS Targa © Porsche

2017 Tamsweg Austria Porsche Driving Experience Winter 911 991 Carrera 4S — 2017 Tamsweg, Austria, Porsche Driving Experience © Porsche

The weird front spoiler turn signal lense design of the 991.1 was fixed for the 991.2 as expected - great! © Porsche

SportDesign front and rear spoiler © Porsche

2017 911 991.2 Targa 4 GTS Turbo 3.0 targa bar and seats — GTS Targa © Porsche

GTS has a lot of Alcantara as the GT3 © Porsche

The driving mode switch appears on the steering wheel in conjunction with the Sport Chrono pack. “0" (Normal), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport Plus), “I" (Individual). © Porsche

Front axle lift system button can be seen on the right © Porsche

DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting (digital radio) function is optional© Porsche

The new multi-touch PCM Porsche Communication Management 4 screen is operated like a smartphone. The Google Earth and Google Streetview are integrated for the first time.© Porsche

Steering wheel with the driving mode switch © Porsche

If you want to be in control of your Porsche, then the manual gearbox is for you. With the PDK the engine revs are kept too low for the best city driving experience and in the Sport-mode the revs are too high for normal everyday use (and it takes a push of a button every time you start the engine). On the race track there is no time difference if it's PDK in Sport+ or manual. Of course, driving a manual takes some skills, but is more involving, gives better feedback and therefore is more fun. Racing Porsches have half-automatic gearboxes (sequential, not PDK), but these cars are driven with maximum rpm and the target is the laptime, not driver fun. If your target is the laptime, go for the GT3 Cup.© Porsche

One intake for the engine air and two for the intercoolers © Porsche

2-turbo 3-litre 6-cylinder boxer - nice!© Porsche

The 3-litre engine with different trims © James Herne / Stuttcars.com

Rear axle steering system is optionally available for the 309 kW version © Porsche

1.000.000th 911

1.000.000th Porsche 911 (2017) — 2017 April 12: the 1.000.000th 911 on the production line © Porsche

1.000.000th Porsche 911 (2017) Carrera S Turbo 3.0 WLS engine — Turbo 3.0 WLS engine © Porsche

The 1.000.000th 911 is a 911 Carrera S Turbo 3.0 WLS with manual gearbox. After the car came from the production line on April 12, 2017, it went to Porsche Exclusive department where it was finished by May 9, 2017. The car was made for Porsche Museum collection.

1.000.000th Porsche 911 (2017) at the museum storage — At the Porsche Museum storage © Porsche

1.000.000th Porsche 911 (2017) wheel cap — © Porsche

The celebration event was held on May 11, 2017. Wolfgang Porsche, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented: “54 years ago, I was able to take my first trips over the Grossglöckner high alpine road with my father. The feeling of being in a 911 is just as enjoyable now as it was then. That’s because the 911 has ensured that the core values of our brand are as visionary today as they were in the first Porsche 356/1 from 1948”.

1.000.000th Porsche 911 (2017) Wolfgang Porsche — Wolfgang Porsche © Porsche

Porsche 911 991 Carrera S WLS Turbo 3.0 — © Porsche

1.000.000th Porsche 911 (2017) pepita seats — Pepita houndstooth cloth seats are a touch as classical as it can get© Porsche

1.000.000th Porsche 911 (2017) interior, pepita houndstooth — © Porsche

Porsche 911 1.000.000th plaque — © Porsche

Making of the 1.000.000th 911

Evolution and production numbers

What about the 912?

In addition to the 991.2 Carrera Porsche might introduce the 4-cylinder 912 model again. The 2016 718 Boxster and Cayman have 4-cylinder turbo engines and we guess Porsche might use these engines with the 911 body to sell the cars as 912. After the discontinuation of the 968 in 1995, Porsche has always missed a 4-cylinder 4-seater entry level model. Considering the entry level models are bought by young people, the rear seats would sell the cars.

Sales brochures

PDF 2015/09 911 Carrera and S Coupé (Turbo 3.0) (13 MB)

PDF 2015/09 911 Carrera and S Coupé (Turbo 3.0) In German/Deutsch (13 MB)

PDF 2015/10 911 Carrera, S, 4, 4S, Coupé, Targa, Cabriolet (Turbo 3.0) (34 MB)

PDF 2015/10 911 Carrera, S, 4, 4S, Coupé, Targa, Cabriolet (Turbo 3.0) In German/Deutsch (18 MB)

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