2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T Review: Simply Superb

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  • Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
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    It’s a simple formula. Take the base model of a nameplate, sharpen the chassis, and remove weight where possible. When the base model is the 911, it reveals magic. The 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T is one of the least expensive versions of the iconic rear-engine sports car. And it is also one of the most satisfying to drive…on the road. If track days are part of your Porsche world, this isn’t the car for you. Otherwise, it is absolutely king.
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    Video Chapters
    0:00 Drive review - Overview/Trims/Price
    2:01 Walkaround
    3:03 Check out the Frunk
    3:31 Walkaround continued
    4:50 Front axle lift system
    5:15 Walkaround continued again
    7:27 Look inside
    12:06 Drive modes
    13:04 Drive review - Powertrain
    16:41 Drive review - Acceleration Test
    13:04 Drive review - Chassis
    19:42 Drive review - Handling Test
    22:13 Drive review - Ride/Comfort/Highway Test/Safety
    24:49 Drive review - Conclusion
    Specifications:
    2023 Porsche 911 T: 2-door, 2-seat, coupe
    Base price: $118,050
    Price as Tested: $124,790
    Powertrain:
    Engine: Turbocharged 3.0-liter H-6
    Power: 379 horsepower at 6500 rpm
    Torque: 331 lb.-ft between 1900 - 5000 rpm
    Transmissions: seven-speed manual transmission
    Drive: rear-wheel-drive
    Fuel Economy and Range
    17 city mpg
    25 highway mpg
    20 combined mpg
    338 miles of range
    Dimensions
    Length: 178.3 inches
    Width: 72.9 inches
    Height: 50.8 inches
    Wheelbase: 96.5 inches
    Weights and Capacities
    Curb weight: 3254 lbs.
    Interior volume: 70 cu ft
    Cargo volume: 5 cu ft
    Calculated weight to power (lbs./HP): 8.6:1
    Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 4.3 seconds
    Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 181 mph
    Government classified size: minicompact car
    Options: Front axle lift system, $2770; rear axle steering, $2090; lane change assist, $1060; seat belts in racing yellow, $540; heated GT sport steering wheel in leather, $280
    Recorded
    30th of August 2023
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Комментарии • 48

  • @glennhavinoviski8128
    @glennhavinoviski8128 11 месяцев назад +12

    Sadly the Boxster and Cayman T were discontinued. The Carrera T though is awesome, and I bought one - picking it up in a couple weeks.

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +1

      I hope you really enjoy it!

    • @EWS-sy3hr
      @EWS-sy3hr 4 месяца назад

      How do you know ? You haven’t picked it up yet…🙄

  • @foxx1111
    @foxx1111 10 месяцев назад +5

    Got ours coming in December, manual, carbon roof, carbon buckets, rear seat delete and rear steer.

  • @alv8253
    @alv8253 10 месяцев назад +8

    Love your enthusiasm Robin and you're pretty spot on imo. Have had my T now for a couple of months and it is a complete blast and yes I do have the 7MT. It's about the overall experience not just about sheer speed and I think it hits that sweet spot dead on. Sometimes less is more.

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +2

      It makes me quite happy to read that an owner agrees with my sentiment. Thank you!

  • @a004
    @a004 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for the review. I head to the dealership tomorrow to finalize my build. Projected delivery is Jan 2024 and I can't wait to get my Carrera T!

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! I hope it comes on schedule and that you love it!

  • @43lbcat
    @43lbcat 10 месяцев назад +3

    Fantastic review of the one I want

  • @theanaloggauge1746
    @theanaloggauge1746 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nice review!

  • @mohammedseedat4453
    @mohammedseedat4453 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome review!!

  • @trevormacdougall9385
    @trevormacdougall9385 11 месяцев назад +6

    Robin. Solid review. Here’s the rub….Porsche has gotten to the point where they won’t even take your order unless you spec at least $30k in options. So, someone wanting the truly base car will have a very long wait - if they get a car at all.

    • @RubyStarNeo
      @RubyStarNeo 10 месяцев назад +5

      Totally. A dealer told me the base is very rare. They get very few allocations for a base Carrera because margin is thin so Porsche is not keen to make them. The same applies to this Carrera T. Definitely more GT3s are made than the base or the T. Porsche and dealers don't want cars with low or no options. They want the sports cars 718s and 911s to be highly optioned from the factory because this will create a healthy future second hand market for them when people trade in for another sports car. I am in Canada. Two dealers asked for $35k minimum options so I went with another one that didn't require a minimum amount and got an allocation with $11k worth of options. ADM is illegal here I believe.

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +2

      Totally fair. But this is the way Porsche spec'd the car for reviewers like me to try. Ironic, I suppose.

    • @RichmondTerminal
      @RichmondTerminal 10 месяцев назад +2

      You mean your dealer won't take your order. I doubt the Porsche mothership cares that much about how many options and what they cost, on your build. They are making a healthy profit on every 992 generation 911 made.
      That said, buying a Carrera with zero options wouldn't be very livable. I guess if you just wanted a car to turn into some sort of track rat, and couldn't/wouldn't get a GT3 Cup car, a base might be solid starting point.

  • @glennhavinoviski8128
    @glennhavinoviski8128 9 месяцев назад

    Love my 992 T. I have a fairly basic build (manual, no RAS, no front-axie lift, but added Bose, power folding mirror, heated steering wheel, a couple color/trim options or choices). Less is more, as they say. Because I bought 3 Porsches from the same dealer prior, no minimum option cost, no ADM, just MSRP, and I picked it up at PEC in Atlanta. which is well worth it, if you've not owned a modern 911 before, for the track and skidpad time you get. And the other amenities from the visit. Plus it was fun to drive it back through Tail of the Dragon on an early Saturday morning before all the RAV4s, minivans and rice rockets show up.

  • @chefboylee
    @chefboylee 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hey Robin! love the video. What are your thoughts on the T vs GTS? I have the opportunity to get either one, and am pretty torn. I do plan on daily driving the car and I would consider myself a very aggressive driver. Any input would help!

    • @chefboylee
      @chefboylee 10 месяцев назад +1

      I also plan on getting in manual transmission

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you very much for the compliment!
      Full disclosure, I have not driven the 992 generation GTS. I've driven the S and the GT3 and this T, of course. That said, the GTS will likely feel a touch faster and otherwise offer similar driving dynamics. But I would bet the T feels a bit better through the corners. It is, after all, roughly 80 pounds lighter than the GTS (man vs. man) and has PTV, PASM Sport suspension, sport chrono, etc. all as standard. I also like its subtle styling tweaks compared to the base Carrera, not to mention the rear seat delete.
      I'm sure the GTS will feel fast and incredibly fun. And you'd probably be happy in either one. But I would take the T.
      Hope that helps!

  • @Palowaski
    @Palowaski 10 месяцев назад +3

    😮Where is everyone online getting their pricing from - this thing starts at $126,550 - you check a couple of boxes and you’re right next to the cost of the “S”… far less value than previous version and borderline not worth it if you are forced to add options by dealers 😢

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +2

      My price came from the window sticker that Porsche handed me. In terms of value for money, it all depends on your priorities.

  • @jeffreykilpatrick3592
    @jeffreykilpatrick3592 10 месяцев назад +2

    I own two of the new 911 T 982’s and they are very susceptible to the tire psi setting. The psi on the drivers door frame is the MAXIMUM psi setting for the highest listed total weight in the car. In the manual there is also a “comfort PSI” setting Suggested. And you can select the comfort psi setting for the display so it will show plus or minus from this comfort psi settings rather than from the full weight load psi settings on the door frame. The difference in the ride quality and noise is huge- at the lower psi settings the car feels very different on the road. These 20/21” wheels don’t leave much rubber between the wheel and the road and the psi makes a very large difference in the feel of the car on the road. This is the type of problem with these reviewers that borrow a car for a few hours - don’t read the manual -and really don’t know the car at all. I own two of these 911 T’s and I keep both at the comfort psi settings and the difference is huge. This is even true for my 23’ Panamera. At full psi it rides like a truck and at comfort settings it is smooth and sedan quality ride.
    The reason reviewers complain about the gt3 rise is the due to the psi settings as well - drop to the comfort psi and the gt3 rides much more comfortably - but these one hour reviewers never bother to set the psi at different levels -

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +6

      I tested the car as it was given to me from Porsche, you're correct that I did not, and generally do not, change tire pressure for every different test that I run.
      But I am confused about your comment as I did not complain about the ride in this car or the GT3 for that matter. Rather just stated my opinion on how the suspension works overall in a variety of conditions.
      Yes, lowering tire pressures would reduce the firmness of the ride a bit. But it would still be stiff, thanks to the spring rates, damper tune, and the minimal sidewall height you have to work worth, not to mention the anti-roll bars.
      Furthermore, dropping the tire pressure also reduces sharpness in the handling and adds a small lag in both front and rear end response to your inputs. And I would much rather have an athletic, sharp handling Porsche 911 Carrera T than a plush riding one.
      If you prefer it at the "comfort psi," great. But please do not assume that I tested the car the way I did out of a lack of time or understanding.

    • @jeffreykilpatrick3592
      @jeffreykilpatrick3592 9 месяцев назад +1

      You likely never read the manual - psi is actually a function of the weight the car is carrying - per the manual on all 911’s. when I take my cars into Porsche dealers they almost always pump the tires up to some ridiculous psi level / almost always more than what is on the door for maximum psi in fact.
      Tire PSI sets the primary and first suspension level on a car - and easily adjustable. As a reviewer making sure the tire psi is set to some level for the weight carried by a car is absolutely necessary to review a vehicle.

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  9 месяцев назад +1

      For clarity's sake, I did not receive this car from a dealership, rather from Porsche North America directly. And they carefully check the car over and put everything in the car's preferred settings for a reviewer's test drive, including tire pressure, before handing me the keys.

  • @maxwellmattison6224
    @maxwellmattison6224 10 месяцев назад +2

    ... Launch Control

  • @schezz1208
    @schezz1208 10 месяцев назад +1

    The price of the 2023 T is $124,900. They went up a few months ago.

  • @nvanpraag
    @nvanpraag 8 месяцев назад +1

    I took delivery of my Carrera T with the side decals. Then, pealed them off after only two weeks.🤣

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  8 месяцев назад +2

      It looks cleaner that way, to be sure. But I don't mind advertising it's a T myself.

  • @Ariochtw
    @Ariochtw 10 месяцев назад +2

    So, if I opt for PDK in Carrera T. Does it ruins the purpose of the T?

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +3

      I wouldn't say that, no. It's still lighter despite the heavier wheels, suspension, and exhaust. And you still get the sharper handling over the base Carrera. It's just not quite the same driving experience, as the manual deliveries an extra layer of engagement.

    • @Ariochtw
      @Ariochtw 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@viewsonvehicles thanks! but still kind of stuck between waiting for the 992.2 or go for 992 T. Any thoughts for this dilemma?

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  10 месяцев назад +2

      @@Ariochtw Hmm... No, I do not have a lot of insight on what the 992.2 will offer. My impatient self would likely just go for the T now.

    • @JuanAdam12
      @JuanAdam12 6 месяцев назад +1

      Much- and hotly-debated question (I myself spent a lot of time deciding). PDK has many great features that enhance the car-however… it does seem that the T is best paired with MT and that this is what Porsche intended for the car (witness that MT isn’t available on the base car, and PDK is what is typically paired on the high-end GT cars to take advantage of the fast shifting/track work). I would’ve argued with my own statement a few months ago. Ultimately, get what you want-there’s no “right decision,” just an informed decision.

  • @original2758
    @original2758 5 месяцев назад +1

    Umm....you do realize every time you revved the engine and raved about it's glorious sounds, you laughed and grunted over the sound of the motor right?
    I understand the excitement and enthusiasm for the sound but I was looking foward to hearing a more unadulterated sample, if you will...
    Just saying... good overall review though.

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the compliment. If I can convince Porsche to offer me another one, I will gladly give a no commentary sound demonstration.

    • @original2758
      @original2758 4 месяца назад

      @@viewsonvehicles Fantastic! I know the excitement of revving out a Porsche flat 6. I do it often in my modded 02 3.2 liter 986 Boxster S with Fabspeed Exhaust, IPD Plenum/TB etc. 😂

  • @danielrafique
    @danielrafique 8 месяцев назад

    Just get the S goddammit 😂

  • @jojosaves
    @jojosaves 9 месяцев назад

    Nothing says to the world you want a 911, but can't afford one with power, like buying a base Carrera or T.
    I just can't swallow $170K (CAN) for a car with 376hp (with a few needed options). You can get a Jaguar F type R, BMW 850i, a widebody Hellcat Challenger, or Mustang GT500 for $30K less. Or nearly a AMG sl63 for this price. FAR more car and enjoyment for the money.

    • @viewsonvehicles
      @viewsonvehicles  9 месяцев назад +3

      If straight line performance is your top priority, Porsche is never the least expensive way to get there. But if you want to enjoy a nice road twisting through a forest or canyon, then a Porsche is hard to beat. And this Porsche 911 Carrera T does it better than almost anything.

    • @JuanAdam12
      @JuanAdam12 6 месяцев назад

      So 911 is just about power? I had no idea. I thought that is what Corvettes were for.