This Porsche 911 is for the purists out there

The German sports car maker has just unveiled the 992.2 generation’s Carrera T, which will be the first iteration of the variant also offered as a cabriolet. That’s nice and all, of course, but what’s most likely to appeal to enthusiasts is that the lightweight two-door will only be available as a manual.

Since its introduction all the way back in 1968, the Carrera T has been the 911 to turn to for performance without all the unnecessary bells and whistles. It’s not the most comfortable 911, nor the most powerful, but it’s a model for those who want the purist driving experience possible. And the 992.2 version looks set to carry on this legacy.

The new model is powered by the same twin-turbocharged three-litre flat-six found in the standard Carrera. But the real story here is what it comes mated to—a six-speed manual gearbox. That’s the only transmission the model is available with in 2025, unlike its predecessor which was available with either a seven-speed manual or eight-speed PDK. The gearbox sends the 388 hp and 448.8 Nm of torque produced by the engine to the rear wheels, allowing the coupé to sprint from zero to 60 mph (97 km/hr) in 4.3 seconds and the cabriolet in 4.5 seconds. Top speed comes in at 294.5 km/hr for the former and 292.9 km/hr for the latter.

Other mechanical features include upgraded brakes, a sport suspension with adaptive dampers, and a standard sports exhaust. Lightweight construction has always been the name of the game for the Carrera T, and sure enough, the new version tips the scales at 1,504 kg making it the lightest 992.2 generation aside from the new GT3.

The new variant looks almost identical to the standard Carrera aside from a few details that set it apart. These include a graphic showing the manual shift pattern on the rear side windows and splashes of Vanadium Grey Metallic on the side view mirror covers, wheels, and badges. The Carrera T exterior package adds Genetian Blue accents to the mix as well. The interior, meanwhile, is a near carbon copy, aside from some stick shift accentuating details that include a manual shift pattern logo on the passenger side of the dashboard, an “MT” badge in front of the shift lever, and a unique shift knob made of open-pore walnut.

The newest 911 stick shift can be ordered now. Deliveries of the 2025 models are expected to begin sometime next summer.

This story was first published on Robb Report USA. Featured photo by Porsche