Strengths
- First turbo Carrera (.2)
- 9A2 flat-six TT
- PDK 7DCT or 7MT
Weaknesses
- Carbon build-up
- PDK mechatronic
- 9A1 NA only on .1 cars
Notable tech
- 991 platform
- 9A1 NA flat-six (.1) → 9A2 turbo flat-six (.2)
- 6MT / 7MT / PDK 7DCT
- RWD / AWD
- Targa with novel rear-screen mechanism
- GTS 30 Years special edition
Common issues
- 9A2 too new for issues
- PDK mechatronic
- PCM 4 software
- Carbon build-up
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 991's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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Carrera 3.4
BHP345
Torque390 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top179 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7MT / 7DCT
Carrera S 3.8
BHP394
Torque440 Nm
0–604.3 s
Top188 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7MT / 7DCT
Carrera 3.0 TT (.2)
BHP365
Torque450 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7MT / 7DCT
Carrera S 3.0 TT (.2)
BHP414
Torque500 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top191 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7MT / 7DCT
Carrera 4 GTS 3.0 TT
BHP444
Torque550 Nm
0–603.6 s
Top193 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7MT / 7DCT
Targa 4S 3.0 TT
BHP414
Torque500 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top189 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7MT / 7DCT