Porsche 992

The Porsche 992 is the internal designation for the eighth

generation of the Porsche 911 sports car, which was Porsche 992
introduced at the Porsche Experience Center, Los Angeles
on November 27, 2018.[3]

Contents
Specifications
Overview
Equipment
Manufacturer Porsche AG
Models
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera S and Carrera 4S Also called Porsche 911
(2019– ) Porsche Carrera
Targa 4 and Targa 4S (2020– )
Production 2019–present[1]
Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Targa 4 GTS
(2021– ) Assembly Germany: Stuttgart,
Turbo and Turbo S (2020– ) Zuffenhausen
GT3, GT3 Touring (2021– ) Designer Michael Mauer
Engines Body and chassis
Performance Class Sports car (S)
References Body style 2-door coupé
External links 2-door targa top
2-door convertible

Specifications Layout Rear-engine, rear-wheel

drive
The 992 uses rack-and-pinion steering and has a Rear-engine, all-wheel drive
MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear
suspension. The 992 has wide rear-wheel arches which Platform MMB (Modular mid-engine
will be a part of every model in the 992 lineage (a change platform)[2]
only found on high performance variants of the 911 Powertrain
previously) along with 20" wheels on the front and 21"
Engine 3.0 L twin-turbocharged
wheels at the rear.
flat-6
Compared to its predecessor, the 992 is 45  mm (1.8  in) 3.7 L twin-turbocharged
wider and now uses aluminium body panels. The 992 also flat-6
has a new rear bumper with larger exhaust tips than its
predecessor. The front of the car is designed to mimic the 4.0 L naturally aspirated
appearance of an early 911 in a modern fashion.[4] 992 flat-6
models have electrical pop-out door handles, a retractable Transmission 6-speed manual
rear spoiler (for specific models only) and LED
7-speed manual
headlights.[5] All models also feature a full-length rear
light bar.[6] The interior also has received significant 7-speed PDK
 changes including a 8-speed PDK
straighter dashboard
Dimensions
which harks back to the
shape of the dash board Wheelbase 2,450 mm (96.5 in)
used on the classic 911. Length 4,519–4,535 mm (177.9–
The instrument cluster 178.5 in)
consists of two 7-inch
digital displays and an Width 1,852–1,900 mm (72.9–
The third brakelight in the 74.8 in)
analogue tachometer.
middle of the rear air duct
Also a reference to the Height 1,289–1,303 mm (50.7–
mimicks the music pause ( || )
classic 911 models.[7] 51.3 in)
icon.

The engines have piezo Kerb weight 1,480–1,710 kg (3,263–

injection, a revised intake 3,770 lb)
system, and—in some markets under Euro-6 regulations— Chronology
have engine particulate filters.[8] At launch the only
Predecessor Porsche 991
available transmission is an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch
transmission,[9] although now a 7-speed and 6-speed
manual are available. The manual 7-speed will only be offered on the GTS and the 6-speed on the GT3
models initially, both of which will have the Sport Chrono Package as standard equipment with the manual
transmission.[10]

Equipment
Standard equipment includes a 10.9-inch display with Porsche
Communication Management (PCM) and navigation system, a 8-
speed PDK transmission and driver assistance systems including
collision detection with braking intervention.[11] A Wet Mode
feature is also introduced on the 992 which uses acoustic sensors
on the wheel wells to detect wet pavement and adjusts the stability
control, the rear wing position, and gearbox responsiveness to keep
the car stable.[12] Optional equipment includes adaptive cruise
Interior control, night vision and sports suspension which lowers the car by
10 mm (0.4 in).[13] A Sport Chrono package is also available on all
models and features an overboost function that provides increased
performance for 20 seconds.[14] 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration times are decreased by 0.2 second with
the Sport Chrono package.[15]

Models

Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera S and Carrera 4S (2019– )

The first models to debut in November 2018 in the 992 lineage were the Carrera S and Carrera 4S,
displayed at the 2018 LA Auto Show. Both of the models are powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged
flat-6 engine.[16] The Carrera S and Carrera 4S Cabriolet followed in January 2019[17] while the base
Carrera and Carrera 4 was introduced in July 2019.


911 Carrera S cabriolet 911 Carrera S coupé

911 Carrera 4S cabriolet 911 Carrera 4S coupé

Targa 4 and Targa 4S (2020– )

The Targa body style for the 992-generation 911 premiered on the Porsche web-TV channel 9:11 Magazine
on 18 May 2020. The models share the all-wheel drive drivetrain of the Carrera 4 with 8-speed PDK
transmission and Carrera 4S with PDK or optional seven-speed manual, respectively. Both models are
powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine, which in the Targa 4 is rated at 283 kW (380 hp; 385 PS)
and 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) of torque. The power output was increased by 11 kW (15 hp; 15 PS) as compared
to its predecessor. In the Targa 4S, the flat-six is rated at 331 kW (444 hp; 450 PS), which is 22 kW (30 hp;
30  PS) more than its predecessor, and a maximum torque of 530  N⋅m (391  lb⋅ft), which is 30  N⋅m
(22 lb⋅ft) more.

The Targa 4 is fitted with 330 mm discs on both axles while the Targa 4S has larger 350 mm discs on both
axles. The Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is part of the standard equipment for the new
911 Targa models. The Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), which includes an electronic rear
differential lock with fully variable torque distribution, is standard for the Targa 4S and is optional on the
Targa 4.[18]


992 Targa 4S Heritage Design 992 Targa 4S

Edition

Carrera GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Targa 4 GTS (2021– )

Turbo and Turbo S (2020– )

Introduced in March 2020, the 992 Turbo S has a twin-turbocharged 3.7-litre flat-6 engine rated at 478 kW
(641 hp; 650 PS) and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) of torque.[19] The engine is based on the 3.0 litre unit found in
the Carrera models and has a slightly shorter stroke than that of the outgoing Turbo S engine. The
compression ratio has also decreased to 8.7:1. The car can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.4 seconds
(3.0 seconds for the convertible) and has a 0–200 km (0–124 mi) in 8 seconds, and a top speed of 330 km/h
(205 mph). Both the turbochargers and the air intake system are larger, with the latter now being located
directly behind the engine instead of in the rear fenders as on previous 911 Turbo models. The rear fenders
now house the air filters instead. Two new factory options are available: Active Suspension Management
and a sport exhaust. Standard equipment includes Porsche dynamic chassis control (PDCC), rear-axle
steering and ceramic composite brakes. The front now has adaptive cooling flaps, while the rear wing is
larger and generates 15 percent more downforce than the previous model. Active anti-rollbars, adaptive
dampers and rear wheel steering are standard features.[20][21] In July 2020, the Turbo variant was
introduced. It has the same twin turbocharged 3.7-litre flat-6 engine, detuned to 427 kW (573 hp; 581 PS)
and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft).

In a test conducted by Sport Auto on 30th January 2021, the 992 Turbo S with optional Aerokit lapped the
Nürburgring Nordschleife, on its first attempt, the car ran a 7:25 minute lap, on the second attempt car itself
ran a 7:21 minute lap around the track. However magazine described, Porsche claimed that the car is
performs even better on damp conditions than dry conditions because of its unique wet driving mode and
specifically developed Pirelli P Zero NA1 tires that has more grip on damp conditions. Sport Auto attempt
the 3rd lap on damp conditions, and the car lapped the 20.6 km course of the track in 7:17.3 minutes, which
is 0.2 seconds slower than the Sport Auto tested previous generation 991.2 Turbo S's lap time. According to
the magazine Porsche claimed 992 Turbo S had the same performance as its predecessor during pre-
production testing at the Nordschleife, However the lap time made the 992 Turbo S, third fastest road-legal
production vehicle to lap the racetrack at the time without using semi-slick tires. 9 seconds seconds slower
than the record holder Nissan GT-R Nismo, and 3 seconds slower than the Lexus LFA Nürburgring
Package.[22][23]


911 Turbo coupé 911 Turbo S coupé

GT3, GT3 Touring (2021– )

In February 2021, Porsche introduced the 992's GT3 version. Like most other GT3 Porsches, It is intended
for mixed usage with a more track-focused setup. It uses the same 4.0 litre naturally aspirated flat-6 as the
991.2, and producing over 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp). It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds while
the top speed is 320 km/h (199 mph). The 992 GT3 recently set a lap time at Nürburgring Nordschleife
with a time of 6:55.34 minutes.

Unlike the standard model, the GT3 features a large rear spoiler with larger air vents, a bigger diffuser, two
large exhaust connections, bucket seats in its interior, and an optional roll cage.

The GT3 uses a 7-speed PDK or a 6-speed manual instead of the 7-speed manual or 8-speed PDK used in
other models.

911 GT3 911 GT3 Rear

911 GT3 Touring

Engines

Model Years Engine Power Torque

Carrera[24]
385 PS (380 hp; 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at
Carrera 4,[24] 283 kW) at 6,500 rpm 1,950–5,000 rpm
Targa 4
2019–
Carrera S[25]
2,981 cc (3.0 L) twin- 450 PS (444 hp; 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) at
Carrera 4S,[25] turbocharged flat-six 331 kW) at 6,500 rpm 2,300–5,000 rpm
Targa 4S
Carrera GTS
480 PS (473 hp; 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) at
Carrera 4 GTS, 2021–
353 kW) at 6,500 rpm 2,300–5,000 rpm
Targa 4 GTS
580 PS (572 hp; 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) at
Turbo
3,745 cc (3.7 L) twin- 427 kW) at 6,750 rpm 2,500–5,000 rpm
2020–
turbocharged flat-six 650 PS (641 hp; 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) at
Turbo S[26][19]
478 kW) at 6,750 rpm 2,500–4,000 rpm
510 PS (503 hp; 470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) at
GT3, GT3 Touring 2021– 4,000 cc (4.0 L) flat-six
375 kW) at 8,400 rpm 6,100 rpm

Performance
[27][28][29][30][31][32]
 Acceleration Emissions
Weight
Model Years Transmission (0–100 km/h Top speed CO2

(DIN)
(62 mph)) (NEDC)
4.2 seconds (SC: 4.0 295 km/h 1,505 kg
Carrera 215 g/km
seconds) (183 mph) (3,318 lb)
4.4 seconds (SC: 4.2 1,575 kg
Carrera Cabriolet 218 g/km
seconds) 293 km/h (3,472 lb)
2019– 8-speed PDK
4.2 seconds (SC: 4.0 (182 mph) 1,555 kg
Carrera 4 218 g/km
seconds) (3,428 lb)
Carrera 4 4.4 seconds (SC: 4.2 290 km/h 1,625 kg
221 g/km
Cabriolet seconds) (180 mph) (3,583 lb)
7-speed 1,480 kg
2020– SC: 4.2 seconds 227 g/km
manual 308 km/h (3,263 lb)
Carrera S
3.7 seconds (SC: 3.5 (191 mph) 1,515 kg
2019– 8-speed PDK 220 g/km
seconds) (3,340 lb)
7-speed 1,550 kg
2020– SC: 4.4 seconds 230 g/km
Carrera S manual (3,417 lb)
Cabriolet 3.9 seconds (SC: 3.7 1,585 kg
2019– 8-speed PDK 223 g/km
seconds) (3,494 lb)
7-speed 306 km/h 1,530 kg
2020– SC: 4.2 seconds 231 g/km
manual (190 mph) (3,373 lb)
Carrera 4S
3.6 seconds (SC: 3.4 1,565 kg
2019– 8-speed PDK 222 g/km
seconds) (3,450 lb)
7-speed 1,600 kg
2020– SC: 4.4 seconds 234 g/km
Carrera 4S manual (3,527 lb)
Cabriolet 3.8 seconds (SC: 3.6 304 km/h 1,635 kg
2019– 8-speed PDK 225 g/km
seconds) (189 mph) (3,605 lb)
7-speed 1,510 kg
SC: 4.1 seconds 234 g/km
manual 312 km/h (3,329 lb)
Carrera GTS
(194 mph) 1,545 kg
8-speed PDK SC: 3.4 seconds 221 g/km
(3,406 lb)
7-speed 1,580 kg
SC: 4.3 seconds 238 g/km
Carrera GTS manual (3,483 lb)
Cabriolet 1,615 kg
8-speed PDK SC: 3.6 seconds 224 g/km
2021– 310 km/h (3,560 lb)
7-speed (193 mph) 1,560 kg
SC: 4.1 seconds 240 g/km
manual (3,439 lb)
Carrera 4 GTS
1,595 kg
8-speed PDK SC: 3.3 seconds 222 g/km
(3,516 lb)
7-speed
Carrera 4 GTS SC: 4.3 seconds 308 km/h 1,630 kg 242 g/km
manual
Cabriolet (191 mph) (3,594 lb)
SC: 3.5 seconds 226 g/km
8-speed PDK 4.4 seconds (SC: 4.2 290 km/h 1,665 kg
Targa 4 223 g/km
seconds) (180 mph) (3,671 lb)
7-speed 1,640 kg
2020– SC: 4.4 seconds 235 g/km
manual 304 km/h (3,616 lb)
Targa 4S
3.8 seconds (SC: 3.6 (189 mph) 1,675 kg
8-speed PDK 227 g/km
seconds) (3,693 lb)
 Targa 4 GTS 2021– 7-speed SC: 4.3 seconds 308 km/h 1,650 kg 243 g/km
manual (191 mph) (3,638 lb)
1,685 kg
SC: 3.5 seconds 227 g/km
(3,715 lb)
1,630 kg
Turbo 2.8 seconds 254 g/km
320 km/h (3,594 lb)
(199 mph) 1,700 kg
Turbo Cabriolet 8-speed PDK 2.9 seconds 257 g/km
(3,748 lb)
2020–
1,640 kg
Turbo S 2.7 seconds 254 g/km
330 km/h (3,616 lb)
Turbo S (205 mph) 1,710 kg
2.8 seconds 257 g/km
Cabriolet (3,770 lb)
318 km/h 1,435 kg
7-speed PDK 3.4 seconds 283 g/km
(198 mph) (3,164 lb)
GT3/GT3 Touring 2021–
6-speed 320 km/h 1,418 kg
3.8 seconds 304 g/km
manual (199 mph) (3,126 lb)

SC = With Sport Chrono Package (included as standard with manual transmission).

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