What the 911 Carrera T PDK adds over the 911 Carrera T
Spec
911 Carrera T
911 Carrera T PDK
Curb weight (maximum)
3142 lbs
3186 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3142 lbs
3186 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating
4133 lbs
4166 lbs
MPG (city)
16 mpg
20 mpg
MPG (combined)
19 mpg
22 mpg
MPG (highway)
25 mpg
26 mpg
Final drive ratio
3.6
3.4
Transmission type
manual
Seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
18.2 ft
17.6 ft
Standard here, not on the base trim: Seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Brakes
Front brake diameter
330 mm
Front brake type
Four-piston aluminum monoblock fixed-caliper brakes; vented and perforated grey cast iron brake rotors
Rear brake diameter
330 mm
Rear brake type
Four-piston aluminum monoblock fixed-caliper brakes; vented and perforated grey cast iron brake rotors
Parking brake type
Electric duo-servo parking brake
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row
9.2 cu-ft
Dimensions Exterior
Overall height
50.6 in
Overall length
178.2 in
Overall width
71.2 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Engine Basics
Aspiration
twin turbo
Cylinder count
6
Engine displacement
2981 cc
Engine type (full description)
Twin-turbocharged flat-six engine
Valve configuration
4 valves per cylinder
Engine Output
Horsepower
370 hp
Torque
331 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
20 mpg
MPG (combined)
22 mpg
MPG (highway)
26 mpg
Fuel System
Minimum recommended octane
93
Fuel tank capacity
16.9 gal
Steering
Steering type
Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
17.6 ft
Suspension
Front suspension type
Lightweight spring strut axle (McPherson type, optimised for Porsche)
Rear suspension type
Lightweight multi-link suspension with wheels independently suspended on five links
Tires
Tire size
245/35 ZR 20 front; 305/30 ZR 20 rear
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.4
Transmission speeds
7
Transmission type
Seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
3186 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3186 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating
4166 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
20 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety3 std · 0 opt
Dual-circuit brake system with axle distribution; vacuum brake booster, brake assistant; electric duo-servo parking brake; hold function; multi-collision brake
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) including ABS with enhanced braking functions
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) including ABS with enhanced braking functions; separate PSM Sport mode
Exterior3 std · 0 opt
11.5 J x 20 ET 76 with 305/30 ZR 20 tires (rear)
8.5 J x 20 ET 49 with 245/35 ZR 20 tires (front)
Two-tract Sport Exhaust system with two centrally positioned tailpipes; tailpipe covers in black (high-gloss) stainless steel
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
Rear engine, rear-wheel drive
Seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Twin turbochargers with wastegate; max. boost pressure of 0.9 bar (13.0 psi)
Twin-turbocharged flat-six engine
VarioCam Plus: Camshaft control on the intake and outlet side; valve-lift adjustment on the intake side
Water cooling system with map-controlled thermal management and a switchable water pump
Chassis5 std · 0 opt
Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio and steering impulse; optional rear-axle steering
Four-piston aluminum monoblock fixed-caliper brakes; vented and perforated grey cast iron brake rotors (front axle)
Lightweight multi-link suspension with wheels independently suspended on five links
Lightweight spring strut axle (McPherson type, optimised for Porsche)
Sports chassis with steel springs and 10-mm lowering; Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with electronically controlled vibration dampers; two manually selectable damping programmes
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2018 911. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the 911 Carrera T PDK
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
What does the 2018 Porsche 911 911 Carrera T PDK add over the 911 Carrera T?
Against the 911 Carrera T, 1 feature becomes standard that the 911 Carrera T does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.