Fullyield

Agree…..and I think that is why they are doing it…..to better differentiate the current similar models between two different markets to boost sales on high priced TT. TT is lightweight enthusiasts model with RWD with MT v. TTS is high end GT model with AWD and PDK only. Porsche marketing: if you want a MT we will make you pay for it. My only concern is this new TT/RWD/MT model makes a future Carrera T less likely (which is unfortunate) as Porsche marketing will argue that the T will cut into the sales and profit margin on the TT/RWD/MT model selling for $50-60k more. Hope I am wrong about that and T is available with MT too.

slc4s

yeah more differentiation between turbo and turbo S seems to make sense. It'll be interesting to see this play out. If I ever get sick of my current targa and the only 911 with a manual and a drop top is a turbo I guess I've become a target Turbo customer...

I think it would be sad to see the targa and cabs not available with a manual. Those cars already compromise a bit of performance for pure enjoyment so to me those are the ones that should be offering manual. Those buyers aren't the ones trying to squeeze every last drop of performance.

jhenson29

This exactly.

silversurfer6

I am only about the facts - I like both a manul and a PDK car

it is now more than double confirmed, the info for the GT3 and Turbo is certain - manual is available

Carrera S is 100% a hybrid. No manual

No info about the T

Master Deep

Appreciate your insight! It was spot on!

911Castle

Glad this thread is getting back to speculation (which is fun) instead of the manual vs pdk in rush hour. I read the entire post, is anyone speculating on when the next announcement will be?

silversurfer6

Turbos will come after the S and GT3 announcement but should be close. As above this is estimated first Q1 of 2025.

Keadog

So will the Turbo get the GT3 6 speed and is there any chance of a turbo Targa? Probably doesn’t matter for me since it would probably push towards $300k and be beyond my reach even if I could get an allocation. But asking for a friend.

Stephen Shi

Since the sports classic did not get GT 6 speed transmission, I don't see why Porsche would spend time and money beef up the 6 speed and pair it with a turbo engine now.

2thHappy

Interior colors leave a lot to be desired on those Cayennes. I'll keep mine.

VarTheVar

I really doubt the 6 speed is up to the torque holding capacity the Turbo needs

Fullyield

Could be as I have no info on the 6 speed. But the RWD and MT are allegedly slotted for the TT, not the TTS. Porsche specs a different HP and torque for the two Turbo models. Although Porsche has never made any statement one way or the other, M Engineering is of the opinion that the 992.1, factory, 7 speed MT OEM dry clutch system is good to a torque of 660 ft. Lbs. I sent M Engineering an e mail asking that exact question a few months back and that was their reply. I think that is well within the torque level of the TT.

VarTheVar

That's why Porsche uses the 6 speed only on naturally aspirated cars with very low torque. And that's probably why the 6 speed feels so nice. It has lighter components.
The 7 speed is what Porsche used on the Sport Classic which is basically what a RWD Turbo is. So it would stand to reason that the 7 speed would go in that car if it were to exist

1stCayman

T will come within a year. Manual also. Per sources close to this

aggie57

why?