REVIEW: The Porsche 911 Carrera T pairs 379bhp with a manual gearbox – is it the sweet spot in the range? Andrew_Frankel finds out...
, and it went sufficiently well for T badging to go on to adorn the Cayman, Boxster and Macan.
The new 911 T follows a very similar recipe to the old: available only in rear-drive coupé form, it comprises a standard engine, a choice of gearboxes, a mechanical limited-slip differential and PASM active damping sports suspension. Additional weight is saved by using thin glass, and the rear seats become a no-cost option. Like the last T, four-wheel steering is available as an extra – an option denied buyers of the stock Carrera.But there are differences.
The visuals are fairly predictable: side logos, lots of trim and badging in dark ‘Agate’ grey, sports seats with SportTex upholstery and 911 logos on the headrests. How surprised would you be if I told you it were rubbish? It’s not. On the contrary, your first and final thought when you drive the T is to ponder why on earth Porsche waited all this time to offer it. I suspect the marketing bods had something to do with that.What you find is something that just feels right. The only option of significance on our test car was four-wheel steering, and so equipped it felt so delightful that not once did I find myself craving more power, grip or drama.
My only complaint was the manual gearbox. Seven ratios was too many when I first encountered it on the 991 more than a decade ago and remains so today. The six-speeder used on the
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