Product Overview
The 992 is the 8th generation Porsche 911. Like its predecessors, the 992 retains the MacPherson strut front suspension setup; unlike the 991, however, all variants share the same wide rear-wheel arches that used to be exclusive to AWD and high-performance models. All variants also come standard with staggered wheels (20" front & 21" rear).
Porsche 992 uses aluminium body panels. Inside and outside, more design clues pay homage to the classic 911. Still, the dashboard retains the classic analogue tachometer in the middle.
The 8-speed PDK comes standard on all models, though a 7-speed manual (all bundled with the Sport Chrono package) is available, too. The Sport Chrono package features an overboost function that increases engine performance for 20 seconds.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Powerful all-wheel drive
- Class-beating acceleration
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
NEX score: 92% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb performance
- Superb handling
- Superb infotainment system
Cons
- Lackluster manual transmission
- Lack of dynamic make-up
- Lack of rear-wheel drive
- No stick-shift option
- No adaptive cruise control
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Specifications
Variants:
Carrera
Carrera S
Turbo
Turbo S
Chassis
Suspension | Front
MacPherson
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Dimensions
Size | Height
1289-1303 mm
Size | Length
4519-4535 mm
Size | Width
1852-1900 mm
Weight
1480-1710 kg
Wheelbase
2450 mm
Performance
Turbo SAcceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
2.7s
Powertrain
Turbo SEngine | Displacement
3.7 L
CarreraEngine | Displacement
3.0 L
Carrera SEngine | Displacement
3.0 L
TurboEngine | Displacement
3.7 L
Turbo SEngine | Power
650hp @ 6750
CarreraEngine | Power
380hp @ 6500
Carrera SEngine | Power
444hp @ 6500
Turbo SEngine | Torque
800Nm @ 2500-4000
CarreraEngine | Torque
450Nm @ 1950-5000
Carrera SEngine | Torque
530Nm @ 2300-5000
Engine | Type
Bi-turbo H6
Transmission | Gears
8-speed / 7-speed
Transmission | Type
PDK (DCT) / manual
Production
Debut
2018-11-27
Made In
Germany
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Sentiment Score 89%Porsche has revised the steering action on the rear wheels, increasing the ratio by 6% for even sharper and more decisive turn-in traits than before. For the first time, Turbo S buyers can specify optional sports suspension with a 10mm-lower ride height and retuned active roll compensation system. The strength of the new Turbo S lies in the breadth of its repertoire: it eases and thrills in equal measure.
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Pros
- Superb handling
- Impressive handling
- Superb infotainment system
Cons
- Not quite as powerful as its predecessor
autocar[2]
Sentiment Score 77%Porsche's top-end 911 is close to being ‘the quickest car in the world’ point to point. There’s no limit on the roof-up top speed, and the roof is quiet at speed. The cockpit isn’t as well protected from buffeting as the best two-seater would be, but it's pretty good.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Punchy powertrain
- Impressive performance
Cons
- No drop-top
- Noisy roof-up top speed
autocar[3]
Sentiment Score 84%The Porsche 911 Carrera has been in the press fleet for almost a year. It has racked up more than 6000 miles and been driven by many other motoring titles – and ourselves, for a brief first drive late last year. Steve Cropley actually drove this car to my house halfway through his test, and the 20 miles or so I managed in the pouring rain confirmed enough about its breadth of qualities.
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Pros
- Fantastic power delivery
- Decent range
Cons
- No optionless Carrera S
autoexpress[4]
Sentiment Score 86%The latest 992 Carrera S 911 is available with a seven-speed manual. Porsche claims to have improved the action of the shift with shorter, lighter, more precise throws, with seventh still on a dog-leg to the top right hand side of the gate. Despite the differences in the claimed acceleration numbers, it doesn't feel like you are losing out on any pure performance versus the otherwise mechanically identical PDK model.
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Pros
- More agile than PDK Carrera S
- Fantastic acceleration
Cons
- No seventh gear
- No third-gear option
autoexpress[5]
Sentiment Score 84%Prices start from £82,793, which is over £10k cheaper than the racier Carrera S (£93,110) You get the same 3.0-litre turbocharged flat-six – albeit de-tuned from 444bhp to 380bhp – and the same PDK gearbox. The bigger point of differentiation will come next year, when Porsche adds a manual gearbox option to the more powerful car. For now, this basic Carrera is our pick of the 992-generation 911 range.
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Pros
- Stylish looks
- Punchy performance
Cons
- No manual gearbox
- Pricier than rivals
autoexpress[6]
Sentiment Score 88%New'regular' 911 Turbo has a mere 573bhp and 750Nm of torque. Top speed of 199mph and a 0-60mph time of 2.7 seconds. Steering is direct and satisfyingly weighty, and at corner entry and exit there's generally more than enough traction for all but the most unhinged driving approach.
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Pros
- Powerful engine
- Impressive handling
- Superb infotainment system
Cons
- Lack of dynamic make-up
autoexpress[7]
Sentiment Score 100%3.8-litre flat six in the new 911 Turbo S is the same size as the outgoing model's, but it's all new. The list of improvements is long, and starts with larger variable-geometry twin turbochargers. This Cabriolet version tips the scales at 1,710kg, so it loses out to rivals such as the McLaren 600 LT Spider. But on the road, the Porsche's power-to-weight ratio more than makes up for this.
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Pros
- Superb performance
- Superb infotainment system
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Expensive for what’s on offer
autoexpress[8]
Sentiment Score 95%The 911 Turbo – and more recently the Turbo S – is Porsche's halo car. It delivers the most of everything: power, torque, acceleration and top speed. The all-new, £155,970 Turbo S still fills that role, yet the jump in the numbers is huge. This 992 model features a new 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine that generates 641bhp and 800Nm of torque. With launch control, the car will romp from 0-62mph in 2.7 seconds.
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Pros
- Powerful engine
- Impressive handling
- Powerful rear-axle steering
Cons
- Ride quality could be better
cnet[9]
Sentiment Score 97%Because of the power top's added weight, the Cabriolet has a slight performance penalty compared to the 911 Carrera 4S Coupe. The 911 feels like a goddamn rocket when you mash the throttle. The steering is textbook Porsche perfect, and you'll run out of pavement before the Goodyear Eagle F1 tiresrun out of grip.
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Pros
- Fantastic top-down performance
- Powerful turbocharged engine
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Pricier than the 4S Coupe
- No adaptive cruise control
cnet[10]
Sentiment Score 89%The EPA rates the 2020 Carrera 4S at 18 miles per gallon city and 23 mpg highway. Wind and road noise are on the higher side, the former likely due to the car's frameless windows. Like many other new Porsches, safety systems are available, but not standard.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Great infotainment system
- Fantastic performance
Cons
- No analog tachometer
- No automatic emergency braking
cnet[11]
Sentiment Score 99%Porsche hasn't officially confirmed it'll offer a stick-shift on the Carrera and Carrera 4. For now, 911 Carrera buyers are treated to Porsche's eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. The Carrera doesn't have the Turbo S' aerodynamic tricks or its super-fat tires.
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Pros
- Fantastic powertrain
- Comfortable to drive
- Porsche Communication Management tech
Cons
- No stick-shift option
- No manual transmission
cnet[12]
Sentiment Score 98%Even in lousy Los Angeles traffic, the 911's stick shift never feels like a chore. The manual transmission just means you get to take a bigger role in the action. The Carrera S Cabriolet weighs 85 pounds less than its PDK equivalent. The 911's interior is the same: handsomely styled, nicely appointed.
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Pros
- Hunchback looks
- Fantastic powertrain
- Powerful twin-clutch
Cons
- Not as powerful as PDK models
cnet[13]
Sentiment Score 97%The 911 Carrera S starts at $114,650, including $1,350 for delivery. The manual transmission comes mated to a mechanical limited-slip differential with Porsche Torque Vectoring. Porsche's sport seats are somewhat visually understated but strike the perfect balance of comfort and support.
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Pros
- Phenomenal performance
- Excellent infotainment system
- Porsche Torque Vectoring
Cons
- Lackluster manual transmission
- No Android Auto
cnet[14]
Sentiment Score 93%From behind the wheel, the flat-six has a much richer, more detailed note to it. Even at very modest speeds, the 992 has well-weighted and genuinely tactile steering. There are several driving modes: Wet, Normal, Sport and Sport Plus. The satisfaction comes from being able to make use of the car's power with conviction.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic power delivery
- Well-weighted and responsive steering
Cons
- Lack of rear-wheel drive
cnet[15]
Sentiment Score 99%The 992 flavor of the Porsche 911 Turbo S has more power (640 horsepower vs. 612 in the McLaren GT) The all-wheel-drive Turbo S weighs 3,636 pounds, just shy of 350 more than the manual-equipped 911 Carrera S. In Sport mode the car is engaging and fun, but still calm and manageable.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Sleek, sporty interior
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- No adaptive cruise control
- Rear seats are questionable
User Reviews
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