The 992 Porsche 911's Manual Option Is At Last Here, But Not For The Whole Range

Porsche has confirmed that a seven-speed manual gearbox will be available as a no-cost option on the 992
The 992 Porsche 911's Manual Option Is At Last Here, But Not For The Whole Range

A manual gearbox has been conspicuously absent from the 992 Porsche 911 range thus far. But, almost a year on from the car’s reveal, a seven-speed stick shift has finally been announced.

Porsche North America has confirmed that it’s now possible to order a 992 Carrera S or Carrera 4S - as a coupe or convertible - with the manual as a no-cost option. In the past, manual 911 Carreras have been cheaper than their PDK counterparts, but that’s still sort of the case now - ticking the option box will get you the Sport Chrono package for free.

This means all manual 992s will have a steering wheel-mounted mode switch, Dynamic Drivetrain Mounts and PSM Sport Mode as standard. There will also be an auto-rev matching function.

The 992 Porsche 911's Manual Option Is At Last Here, But Not For The Whole Range

On-the-limit handling will be slightly different, as the electronically-controlled rear differential of the PDK Carrera S has been ditched. In its place is a mechanical limited-slip diff with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus.

Manual 992s should be in US dealers by Spring 2020. Porsche GB meanwhile told Car Throttle that C2S and C4S models with the option will become available in Europe during the first half of 2020.

The 992 Porsche 911's Manual Option Is At Last Here, But Not For The Whole Range

It isn’t clear whether or not the base Carrera will be receiving the manual further down the line. A Porsche North America representative informed us it is currently “focusing on offering the gearbox on our most popular models,” and that “Other models may follow in due course”.

We sincerely hope it happens, as a 911 Carrera on small wheels with the seven-speeder might just be the ideal version of the 992. Keep those fingers crossed.

Comments

That_1_Guy

Ahh, I see they are now shifting back to enthusiast cars.

10/31/2019 - 10:43 |
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🎺🎺thank mr skeltal

For me the ideal Porsche 911 version is a RWD manual with just a little more power than the base model that’s also a 100% capable daily driver with all the creature comforts. In other words: Carrera S.

10/31/2019 - 11:17 |
54 | 0

For me the ideal 911 is a Lotus Evora

But whatever floats your boat

10/31/2019 - 11:36 |
24 | 8

For me that’s the GTS, I prefer the looks.

10/31/2019 - 14:46 |
0 | 0

Why more power?
I’d be happy with base model power - that way you can actually enjoy it more on public roads plus hope for slightly less turbo lag
Just wish they added manuals and other options (e.g four-wheel steer) to the base carrera

10/31/2019 - 17:36 |
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Tomislav Celić

The PDK 4S is still my perfect car

10/31/2019 - 11:47 |
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Raptor867

Small wheels on a carrera with the manual would be so much better

10/31/2019 - 13:14 |
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RWB Dude

Yeet

10/31/2019 - 14:40 |
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PorscheBoi996

Porsche, we’re probably gonna be the last company making Sports Cars

11/01/2019 - 07:58 |
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I guess i struck a nerve with that comment lol

11/02/2019 - 07:06 |
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11/02/2019 - 01:05 |
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That_1_Guy

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aah yes, the Audi 5.

11/04/2019 - 07:16 |
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Rodrigo Sotero

I wanted a Targa S with traditional [carbon fiber] roof panels that can be detached and stored behind the front seats [none of that electronically-actuated mechanism that increases weight and maintenance costs], fixed rear window, RWD, manual…and that’s it.
Also wanted a Turbo or Turbo S in the same manner.
But we can’t have everything we want…

11/02/2019 - 19:02 |
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