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: https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2019/coupe/

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