STUTTGART: Porsche has expanded its current range of 911 models with a new, stripped-back Carrera T.
Arriving "exclusively" with a six-speed manual transmission, the new Carrera T will be available in coupe and - for the first time - convertible guises, giving buyers an option when looking at this lightweight new model.
Some 42kg lighter than a standard 911 Carrera, the Carrera T has thinner windows, reduced insulation and – when kitted out with full fixed back bucket seats – tips the scales at 1,478kg.
The Carrera T – which stands for Touring – is powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-turbocharged boxer engine which delivers 388hp and 450Nm of torque.
Drive is sent to the rear wheels alone, while an auto-blip function ensures smooth gearchanges each and every time.
Porsche says that the Carrera T will manage the 0-100kph dash in 4.5 seconds – or 4.7 seconds for the Cabriolet – and will head on to a top speed of 295kph. The drop-top has a slightly lower top speed of 293kph.
All versions of the Carrera T get a Porsche Active Suspension Management system, which brings a 10mm drop over the standard.
It gets an exclusive tune for this model, too, while the standard-fit rear-axle steering has been "optimised" for this specific car, according to Porsche.
The exterior gains a number of features to help distinguish it from the rest of the 911 range, with highlights including contrast model badges, grey-painted inlays on the rear lid grille and areas of the wing mirrors and a more aerodynamic spoiler which is taken from the 911 Carrera GTS.
Inside, there's a gearstick topped with a walnut finisher, a leather-upholstered and heated steering wheel and black four-way electrically adjustable sport seats as standard.
The new Porsche 911 Carrera T is available now, with prices starting from €141,700 (RM673,000) for the Coupe and €155,800 (RM740,000) for the Cabriolet. - PA Media
