I meant it’s standard on the carerra t. Is that correct?

 

100% correct!

 

Is LSD not standard on US spec cars?

 

Unavailable for the Base Carrera and an option on the Carrera 4. S models get it standard.

 

What makes people think a 992T is a foregone conclusion? The first Carrera T didn't sell that well (there were still new ones on dealer lots thru the summer of 2020). I would imagine they're trying out the T trim level in the Cayman to see if it boosts sales there. If it doesn't, I could see Porsche scrapping the T concept altogether for the time being. August Achleitner has retired and he seemed to be the main proponent of the Carrera T, but obviously torches get passed. I am by no means saying it won't happen, just seems like anything but a certainty.

 

Well, first off because even if AA is retired, he did categorically state in interviews that the T would return. That’s a rarity for ANY Porsche employee to discuss a future model...

Second is the inclusion of the T in the 718 range. It won’t sell well, but that’s because the 4 cylinder doesn’t sell, has nothing to do with the T. However, the mere fact it exists is proof that Porsche is actively thinking about T models and that most likely will carry over.

For the 992, the “T” makes a ton of sense. It’s the only way of getting a manual transmission in a base C2, but even then it will be priced just below an “S” so that it shouldn’t cannibalize sales to an excessive degree. 992s are selling fantastically well, so I don’t foresee any difficulties in moving cars.

 

This.... I think the Carrera T will appeal to a bunch of people. Half the price of a GT3 with the perception of something special (even though may not be *that* special) AND the only way to get a manual in a base and an exclusive interior.

Ding ding ding. A winner.

Personally, as a guy who has a GT3 allocation, the Carrera T appeals to me. 3/4's the fun with some exclusive bits at half the price. AND a backseat for my 6 year olds.

 

I'm a T buyer for sure if one comes. I can't afford a new GT3 Touring, or the old one for that matter but want a manual with just performance options. Yeah i could get an S but I like the T for it's rarity.

 

Pics of SE46

 

I’m starting to think we may not see a Carrera T until the 992.2. We are still waiting for the GTS...

 

I wouldn't assume that the T will be offered in a Manual.

 

That’s... literally the point of the T. I can understand some of the doubt of there being a “T” in the 992.1 generation, but to think that Porsche would make a Carrera T and NOT offer it in manual is beyond ludicrous.

 

I agree! If there was a word for beyond ludicrous that’s what an automatic T would be. 😊

 

The more I think about it, the more it makes sense that Porsche just drops in the 4.0ltr out of the GT4 to make the Carrera T. 414 horsepower is right between a base and an "S". Just change the ratios of the manual to make it quicker revving and you have a poor mans GT3 that wouldn't come close to cannibalizing the GT3 or for that matter the base or S since it would be such a different driving experience. The GTS to be a detuned GT3 would be too close in HP and feel. Maybe I'm dreaming but the parts pin and specs would make a perfect car to fill the T spot.

 

I recall reading somewhere where a Porsche executive explained that the development costs of the 4.0 NA engine of the Spyder/GT4/GTS would be spread out by planting it into other models. That does make good business sense - although we've yet to see that happen.
If it goes into a Carrara T, I'd be personally thrilled, although I'm truly skeptical. I believe Porsche want's to keep their NAs only for the GT products.
That said, if they did it - would probably make the Carrera T as desirable and hard to get as a 992 GT3.