Porsche announces new manual 911 T, looking pretty comparable to Emira (sub 100k before options)

[emiraspain]

no

GT3? Yes I have... Base 991, yes (not manual obviously). Your right it's not the best gear change, however the T gets the GTS shifter / throw. I have not driven a GTS 992 manual, but from what I have heard it is much better than the S shift.

Also the price delta between GTS and T is big enough for me to outright choose the T.

SPASM, GTS manual Throw, Base engine, Sport Seats, Sport exhaust, Better Wheels all upgraded from the Base all for a small amount more on the base price. Worth it IMO. The "S" just isn't a great manual Porsche. My 2 cents.

If money was no option I would opt for a GTS, why not get more power.... Then again is money was no object I would just get a GT3 touring.

... the T, have u driven a T?

 

[Lotustoronto]

no

... the T, have u driven a T?

Of course not! It just came out. Nor have a driven the 991 version

 

[emiraspain]

Of course not! It just came out. Nor have a driven the 991 version

but they had one on the 991 didnt they?

 

[Lotustoronto]

but they had one on the 991 didnt they?

They did, never got to drive it. Very difficult to find in Canada. For some reason it was either not popular or they just didn't make many for our market. To be honest, I find many more turbo's and GTS when you go to a Porsche dealer... the base is a rare sight over here... T is almost non existent.

 

[New to Lotus]

They didn't make many t cars 150 ish in uk.
600 emira getting delivered next month?

 

[DJS]

Quick question on the T. Has it got the usual rear seats or the parcel shelf?
I couldn't see the back in the pics.

You have the choice for no extra cost

 

[New to Lotus]

How many will they make, I think only about 150 ish made in 991 form for uk. I bet a lot more in 992?

 

[Nonoyeah]

I beleive the 991T '18 & '19 was approx 2000 total global production. My guess is they will increse production for the 992. PTS is now an option for the T compared to the 991 which was limited to just a handful of stock paint colors.

 

[DJS]

Isn’t the T more of an upgraded base 911, whereas GTS sits above CS & below Turbo?
Saying that, you can’t go wrong with any 911…

Yes the Carrera T sits between the Carrera base and Carrera S but it comes with a few nice extras like sports exhaust and chrono pack. It’s basically set up as a more daily focused car.

A great car for the money and a real keeper

 

[912Matt]

Have just put down deposit - Silverstone saying May ‘23 delivery. Would still like the Emira, but feel it’s not a bad back up

 

[DJS]

I popped into Porsche Mayfair today in London and they said middle to end of 2023 for delivery.
The new special colour Ice grey metallic is amazing.

 

[Balboa]

I have been drooling over the Emira every day since I placed my deposit last October. This T is the first car to seriously turn my head (Yes I'd go for the wing - White with the 911 Carrera decal splashed on the door). That grabs almost as much attention as an Emira (without any ancient Japanese bits to apologize for). The question is how will the Base V6 price out. My closest Lotus dealership 80 miles away and is as reputable as Joe-Isuzu. (Won't promise MSRP - We'll have to see what 'the market' is like when it lands) I've never owned a German car. Might be time to put down a deposit and see how the chips fall. Luckily deposits are refundable in my state. I have a hunch whatever premium I'd pay for the Carrera I'd get back in residual value when I sell.

 

[Lotustoronto]

@emiraspain - Thought of you....

 

[Dabjbr]

I have been drooling over the Emira every day since I placed my deposit last October. This T is the first car to seriously turn my head (Yes I'd go for the wing - White with the 911 Carrera decal splashed on the door). That grabs almost as much attention as an Emira (without any ancient Japanese bits to apologize for). The question is how will the Base V6 price out. My closest Lotus dealership 80 miles away and is as reputable as Joe-Isuzu. (Won't promise MSRP - We'll have to see what 'the market' is like when it lands) I've never owned a German car. Might be time to put down a deposit and see how the chips fall. Luckily deposits are refundable in my state. I have a hunch whatever premium I'd pay for the Carrera I'd get back in residual value when I sell.

Although you’re right about Porsche residuals, in the states, the Emira base shouldn’t come anywhere near the price if the T. I read it starts at 112k us; that’s probably 30k more than the Emira.

Wish I could stomach the additional cost but I can’t see that happening.

 

[695 to Emira]

I know it’s at odds with the T designation, but can you spec the carbon bucket seats for the T in the UK? They are in the PH press release but can’t see them on the configurator.

 

[DJS]

I know it’s at odds with the T designation, but can you spec the carbon bucket seats for the T in the UK? They are in the PH press release but can’t see them on the configurator.

I asked that very question and was assured that it would be an option in the new year.

Apparently there is a world shortage of parts or something.

 

[695 to Emira]

I asked that very question and was assured that it would be an option in the new year.

Apparently there is a world shortage of parts or something.

So you spec your car, pay £10k deposit and tweak your spec in Feb?

 

[DJS]

So you spec your car, pay £10k deposit and tweak your spec in Feb?

You pay a 5k deposit and that will be fully refundable until they release all the details.

So worth getting in the queue if your really interested.

Im making a decision after nexts weeks launch event of the Eletre and based on how bad my bad news will be when the email finally lands.

 

[Leonard]

You pay a 5k deposit and that will be fully refundable until they release all the details.

So worth getting in the queue if your really interested.

Im making a decision after nexts weeks launch event of the Eletre and based on how bad my bad news will be when the email finally lands.

This is very tempting to just switch the deposit over. Id rather get a car in May-July anyway than an Emira in Jan

 

[Lotustoronto]

Carrera T - manual - Carbon buckets. That's all you need in that car. It would be the least grand touring apart from a GT3. Get it in black with the grey accents.... beauty!

@Leonard would you take a 718 Spyder or the 911 T if they were the same price?