2027 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Key Features
Starting at $181,000 MSRP*
3.6-liter flat 6 hybrid drivetrain (total system output of 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque) and 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
20-inch/21-inch Carrera GTS Wheels
Unique GTS interior with Leather/Race-Tex in Black
Sport Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Matrix Design LED Headlights
GT Sport Steering Wheel in Race-Tex with Mode Switch
Sport Exhaust System with black tailpipes
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About the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Porsche doesn’t typically make major changes to the flagship 911 model, which didn’t even get water cooling until 1997. But there’s something to be said for holding off until a new technology can be properly implemented. The high-octane 911 Carrera GTS introduces the first hybrid drivetrain for the 911, and it is definitely implemented properly. This system is designed to boost performance, rather than fuel economy, and it both boosts maximum power output and also ensures that you stay in the maximum power band much longer. This is in addition to a long list of features that have always made the Carrera GTS such a popular trim level for the 911, such as Sport Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the Sport Chrono Package. The next big 911 shakeup is here, but don’t worry – it’s still 100% a 911.
What the Critics Say
“The car rocketed out of corners with instantaneous throttle response—no surprise at high rpm—and displayed very powerful brakes and tremendous grip. We hit an indicated 155 mph on the longest straight of roughly 2200 feet.” — Car & Driver
“The new 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid is an engineering masterclass for a variety of reasons, but I’ll tell you the most important one: if I didn’t tell you it was a hybrid, if the (easily removable) sticker on the door didn’t say so, you wouldn’t know. I’ll say that again, and I mean it: You wouldn’t know.” — Road & Track
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Features
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Advanced Hybrid Drivetrain
The Porsche Carrera GTS isn’t the first hybrid sports car in the world, but it uses a very different kind of hybrid system than, for example, the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. While other sports cars essentially just use more powerful versions of systems that are designed for efficiency, that’s not quite how the Porsche T Hybrid system works. The system does have an electric motor between the gasoline engine and the PDK transmission that gives the engine some assistance, but the heart of the T Hybrid system is really the turbocharger. This unit is electrically assisted so that manifold pressure can stay consistent across the rev range, allowing for incredible acceleration no matter what the driving conditions. Power is then regenerated via heat from the wastegate-less turbocharger. It’s a new way of thinking about hybrid systems where extra power can be produced without it feeling too much like a hybrid.
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Incredible Performance
Thanks to the innovative drivetrain, the Porsche Carrera GTS produces 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque, and will go from 0-60 in just 2.9 seconds. That’s a noticeable step up from the base Carrera, and unlike other hybrid systems, the T Hybrid system doesn’t add very much weight. Additionally, some of the added weight is counteracted by the fact that the addition of the hybrid drivetrain allowed Porsche to eliminate things like the starter motor. That’s important because handling is so crucial to the 911 experience, and too much additional weight would take away from that. Whether you opt for the rear-wheel drive Carrera GTS or the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 GTS, it will deliver the absolutely legendary handling that we’ve come to expect from the 911. Some of this is just good design, stemming from decades of careful refinement, but the Carrera GTS also comes with standard sport suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), as well as rear-axle steering.
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Impressive Customization
The Porsche 911 is such an enjoyable car to drive that it’s no wonder that so many customers want to customize the look and feel to be exactly right. Your options for this with the 911 far exceed what is available from competing vehicles. The sky’s the limit when it comes to exterior personalization. With the Paint to Sample program, you can explore the full spectrum of colors to create a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle to match your individuality. Interior options are nearly as extensive, with long lists of options for seats, seatbelts, doors, the dash, and contrast stitching. For even more extensive customization, the Exclusive Manufaktur program can be utilized to give you a lot more options. A back seat isn’t standard, but it’s a no-cost option to add one. Although there is a standard set of wheels, there are other designs that don’t cost anything to switch to. Audiophiles can choose from not just one, but two different premium stereos from Bose® or Burmester®.
Trims & Specs
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911 Carrera GTS
Starting at $181,000 MSRP*
3.6-liter flat 6 engine mated to a hybrid drivetrain with a total system output of 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque
8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
20″/21″ Carrera GTS Wheels
Sport Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Matrix Design LED Headlights
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911 Carrera 4 GTS
Starting at $189,300 MSRP*
All-Wheel Drive with Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
Rear-axle steering
Ambient lighting
GT Sport Steering Wheel in Race-Tex with Mode Switch
Sport Chrono Package
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes options; taxes; title; registration; delivery, processing and handling fee; dealer charges. Dealer sets actual selling price.