The Lemon IndexCarrera 3.4
2000–2001300 hpat 6,800 rpm
- Torque
- 258 lb-ftat 4,600 rpm; buyer's-guide data
- Top speed
- 174 mphmanual
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual, rear-drive5-speed Tiptronic S optional
Porsche 911 Carrera: performance, engines and what owners say
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Carrera 3.4 996 · 2000–2001
300horsepower
4.60–60 mph, sec (Carrera 4S)
174mph top speed
First water-cooled 911. 3.4 liters, then 3.6 from 2002.
Carrera 997.1 · 2005–2008
325horsepower
4.30–60 mph, sec
177mph top speed
Round headlights return. Carrera S gets a 355 hp 3.8.
Carrera 997.2 · 2009–2012
345horsepower
4.10–60 mph, sec
179mph top speed
Direct injection, PDK and no IMS bearing. GTS added for 2011.
Carrera 991.1 · 2012–2016
350horsepower
4.40–60 mph, sec
179mph top speed
Longer wheelbase and a 7-speed manual. Last non-turbo Carrera.
Carrera 991.2 · 2017–2019
370horsepower
3.40–60 mph, sec
183mph top speed
Twin turbos for every Carrera. 370 to 450 hp.
Carrera S 992 · 2020–2024
443horsepower
2.90–60 mph, sec
191mph top speed
Wider body, 8-speed PDK. 379 to 473 hp.
996 911 Carrera · 2000–2004
How fast is the 996 911 Carrera?
Coupe, 2000–2004. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
Carrera 3.6
2002–2004315 hpPorsche's 2001 release said 320 (PS)
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 4.9 sRoad & Track test
- Top speed
- 178 mphmanual
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual, rear-drive5-speed Tiptronic S optional; 0-60 test car: manual
Carrera 4S
2002–2004315 hp
All-wheel drive and 18-inch Turbo wheels on the 3.6 coupe
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 4.6 sCar and Driver test
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive5-speed Tiptronic optional
- Price new
- $80,9652002 manual, as quoted by MotorWeek
40th Anniversary Edition
2004345 hpat 6,800 rpm
1,963 built; 345 hp version of the 3.6
- Torque
- 273 lb-ftat 4,250 rpm; buyer's-guide data
- 0–60 mph
- 4.7 sMotorTrend test
- Top speed
- 180 mphWikipedia figure
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual, rear-driveas tested by MotorTrend
- Weight
- 2,959 lbbuyer's-guide data
- Price new
- $89,800buyer's-guide MSRP; destination not listed
The engine: Porsche M96
3.4- and 3.6-liter flat-6, water-cooled
Output300–345 hp
Displacement3.4 liters (to 2001), 3.6 liters (2002–2004)
CoolingFirst water-cooled 911 engine, 4 valves per cylinder
LubricationIntegrated dry sump
Known issues
- IMS bearing failureClass action settlement
A U.S. class action (Eisen v. Porsche) covered 2001–2005 911s whose intermediate shaft bearing failed, which can wreck the engine. LN Engineering cites about 8% failures for the single-row bearing used 2002–2004.
Fix: Aftermarket retrofit bearings exist; LN Engineering puts the job at about $2,000–3,500.
13 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2000–2004) - Rear main seal leaksOwner-reported
The rear main seal often weeps oil on M96 and M97 engines. Wikipedia ties some cases to machining and says a later seal fixed most.
2 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2000–2004)
Engine sources
- PCNA release: New look, more horsepower for 2002 911 Carrera models (May 2001, via The Auto Channel)
- MotorWeek road test: 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and Targa
- Porsche Newsroom: 60 Years of the 911, 5th generation (996) engines
- Wikipedia: Porsche 996
- Top Class Actions: Porsche IMS engine defect settlement (Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America, 2013)
- LN Engineering: The essential guide to Porsche 996 IMS bearing issues
- LN Engineering: Porsche IMS bearing problem years and when to replace
- Renndriver: Porsche 911 common problems by generation
What owners say on YouTube
43This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #6 of 6 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)
Owners praise
Handling and steering22%
Looks21%
Power and acceleration16%
Manual gearbox13%
Owners complain about
IMS bearing14%
PDK gearbox6%
Share of the 192 most-watched 996 911 Carrera videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
Most-watched videos
Should you buy a 996 911 Carrera?
- Most owner complaints: the 2004 (15). Fewest: the 2000 (8). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
- Budget for ims bearing failure: 13 owner complaints mention it. Aftermarket retrofit bearings exist; LN Engineering puts the job at about $2,000–3,500.
- Budget for rear main seal leaks: 2 owner complaints mention it.
- 1 recall campaign across 2000–2004 (all 911 versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
- Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the 911 Carrera yet.
997.1 911 Carrera · 2005–2008
How fast is the 997.1 911 Carrera?
Coupe, 2005–2008. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
Carrera
2005–2008325 hpSAE
- Torque
- 273 lb-ftat 4,250 rpm; buyer's-guide data
- 0–60 mph
- 4.3 sCar and Driver test
- Top speed
- 177 mphPorsche says coupe and cabriolet match
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual, rear-drive0-60 test car: manual
- Price new
- $69,3002005; destination not stated
Sources
- 0-60specs.com: Porsche 911 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track)
- PCNA release: Porsche details all-new 911 models for model year 2005 (May 2004, via The Auto Channel)
- The Auto Channel buyer's guide: 2005 911 Carrera Cabriolet (same 3.6 engine)
- PCNA release: Porsche reveals new 911 Cabriolets for 2005 (Dec 2004, via The Auto Channel)
Carrera S
2005–2008355 hpSAE
- Torque
- 295 lb-ftat 4,600 rpm; buyer's-guide data
- 0–60 mph
- 4.1 sCar and Driver test
- Top speed
- 182 mphPorsche says coupe and cabriolet match
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual, rear-drive0-60 test car: manual
- Weight
- 3,131 lbbuyer's-guide data
- Price new
- $79,1002005; destination not stated
Sources
- 0-60specs.com: Porsche 911 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track)
- PCNA release: Porsche details all-new 911 models for model year 2005 (May 2004, via The Auto Channel)
- PCNA release: Porsche reveals new 911 Cabriolets for 2005 (Dec 2004, via The Auto Channel)
- The Auto Channel buyer's guide: 2005 911 Carrera S
The engine: Porsche M97
3.6- and 3.8-liter flat-6, water-cooled
Output325–355 hp (SAE)
Torque273–295 lb-ft
Displacement3.6 liters (Carrera), 3.8 liters (Carrera S)
IMS bearingLarger, non-serviceable bearing from 2006
Known issues
- Bore scoringOwner-reported
Scored cylinder walls are most linked to the 3.8-liter Carrera S engine. Renndriver puts a top-end repair at $8,000–15,000.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA mentions it (2005–2008) - IMS bearing failureParts seller
From 2006 the 997 used a larger IMS bearing that fails far less often (about 1% per LN Engineering) but cannot be replaced without splitting the engine. 2005 cars built before Feb. 20, 2005 fell inside the Eisen settlement class.
- Rear main seal leaksOwner-reported
Renndriver says the rear main seal often weeps oil on both M96 and M97 engines.
Engine sources
- Top Class Actions: Porsche IMS engine defect settlement (Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America, 2013)
- LN Engineering: The essential guide to Porsche 996 IMS bearing issues
- LN Engineering: Porsche IMS bearing problem years and when to replace
- Renndriver: Porsche 911 common problems by generation
- PCNA release: Porsche details all-new 911 models for model year 2005 (May 2004, via The Auto Channel)
- The Auto Channel buyer's guide: 2005 911 Carrera Cabriolet (same 3.6 engine)
- The Auto Channel buyer's guide: 2005 911 Carrera S
- Porsche Newsroom: 60 Years of the 911, 6th generation (997) engines
- Wikipedia: Porsche 997
What owners say on YouTube
50This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #5 of 6 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)
Owners praise
Handling and steering22%
Looks21%
Power and acceleration16%
Manual gearbox13%
Owners complain about
IMS bearing14%
PDK gearbox6%
Share of the 192 most-watched 997.1 911 Carrera videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
Most-watched videos
Should you buy a 997.1 911 Carrera?
- New, the Carrera cost $69,300 (2005; destination not stated).
- YouTube likes the 2006 best (51/100).
- Budget for bore scoring: 1 owner complaint mentions it.
- Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the 911 Carrera yet.
997.2 911 Carrera · 2009–2012
How fast is the 997.2 911 Carrera?
Coupe, 2009–2012. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
Carrera
2009–2012345 hpat 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 288 lb-ftat 4,400 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 4.1 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 4.3 s
- Top speed
- 179 mphmanual; 178 with PDK
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: PDK
- Weight
- 3,186 lb2011 spec sheet
- Price new
- $75,6002009; destination not stated
Carrera S
2009–2012385 hpat 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 310 lb-ftat 4,400 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 3.9 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 4.5 s
- Top speed
- 187 mphmanual; 186 with PDK
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: manual
- Weight
- 3,208 lb2011 spec sheet
- Price new
- $86,2002009; destination not stated
Carrera GTS
2011–2012408 hp
Wide Carrera 4 body with rear drive, new intake, 7,500 rpm limit
- Torque
- 310 lb-ftat 4,200 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 4.3 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 4.0 s
- Top speed
- 190 mphmanual
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: PDK
- Price new
- $103,1002011; destination not stated
The engine: Porsche 9A1
3.4-, 3.6- and 3.8-liter flat-6, direct injection
Redline7,500 rpm (997.2), 7,800 rpm (991.1)
Output345–430 hp
LubricationIntegrated dry sump with on-demand oil pump
Timing driveNo intermediate shaft, so no IMS bearing
Known issues
- No known pattern yetOwner-reported
Renndriver says the 991 engine shares none of the M96/M97 problems, and REREV calls the 9A1 very reliable.
- Ignition coil failuresOwner-reported
Coil packs can fail and cause misfires on 991.1 cars, per Renndriver and REREV.
What owners say on YouTube
51This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #4 of 6 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)
Owners praise
Handling and steering22%
Looks21%
Power and acceleration16%
Manual gearbox13%
Owners complain about
IMS bearing14%
PDK gearbox6%
Share of the 192 most-watched 997.2 911 Carrera videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
Most-watched videos
Should you buy a 997.2 911 Carrera?
- New, the Carrera cost $75,600 (2009; destination not stated).
- YouTube likes the 2012 best (53/100).
- Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the 911 Carrera yet.
991.1 911 Carrera · 2012–2016
How fast is the 991.1 911 Carrera?
Coupe, 2012–2016. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
Carrera
2012–2016350 hpat 7,400 rpm
- Torque
- 287 lb-ftat 5,600 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 4.4 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 179 mphmanual; 178 with PDK
- Gearbox
- 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: manual
- Weight
- 3,042 lbmanual; 3,086 with PDK
- Price new
- $82,1002012, excluding destination
Carrera S
2012–2016400 hpat 7,400 rpm
- Torque
- 325 lb-ftat 5,600 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 3.6 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.9 s
- Top speed
- 188 mphmanual; 187 with PDK
- Gearbox
- 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: PDK
- Weight
- 3,075 lbmanual; 3,120 with PDK
- Price new
- $96,4002012, excluding destination
Carrera GTS
2015–2016430 hpat 7,500 rpm
Carrera S Powerkit engine, Sport Chrono and sport exhaust standard
- Torque
- 325 lb-ftat 5,750 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 3.6 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.8 s
- Top speed
- 190 mphmanual; 189 with PDK
- Gearbox
- 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: PDK
- Weight
- 3,142 lblightest manual car
- Price new
- $114,200plus $995 destination
The engine: Porsche 9A1
3.4-, 3.6- and 3.8-liter flat-6, direct injection
Redline7,500 rpm (997.2), 7,800 rpm (991.1)
Output345–430 hp
LubricationIntegrated dry sump with on-demand oil pump
Timing driveNo intermediate shaft, so no IMS bearing
Known issues
- No known pattern yetOwner-reported
Renndriver says the 991 engine shares none of the M96/M97 problems, and REREV calls the 9A1 very reliable.
- Ignition coil failuresOwner-reported
Coil packs can fail and cause misfires on 991.1 cars, per Renndriver and REREV.
What owners say on YouTube
54This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #2 of 6 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)
Owners praise
Handling and steering22%
Looks21%
Power and acceleration16%
Manual gearbox13%
Owners complain about
IMS bearing14%
PDK gearbox6%
Share of the 192 most-watched 991.1 911 Carrera videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
Most-watched videos
Should you buy a 991.1 911 Carrera?
- New, the Carrera cost $82,100 (2012, excluding destination).
- YouTube likes the 2016 best (57/100).
- Most owner complaints: the 2013 (10). Fewest: the 2016 (2). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
- 3 recall campaigns across 2012–2016 (all 911 versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
- Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the 911 Carrera yet.
991.2 911 Carrera · 2017–2019
How fast is the 991.2 911 Carrera?
Coupe, 2017–2019. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
Carrera
2017–2019370 hpat 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 331 lb-ftat 1,700–5,000 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 3.4 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 4.0 s
- Top speed
- 183 mphmanual; 182 with PDK
- Gearbox
- 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: PDK
- Weight
- 3,153 lbmanual; 3,197 with PDK
- Price new
- $89,4002017; destination not stated
Carrera S
2017–2019420 hpat 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 368 lb-ftat 1,700–5,000 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 3.1 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.7 s
- Top speed
- 191 mphmanual; 190 with PDK
- Gearbox
- 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: PDK
- Weight
- 3,175 lbmanual; 3,219 with PDK
- Price new
- $103,4002017; destination not stated
Carrera GTS
2017–2019450 hpat 6,500 rpm
Larger turbos, wide body, sport exhaust and PASM Sport suspension
- Torque
- 405 lb-ftat 2,150–5,000 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 3.0 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.5 s
- Top speed
- 193 mphmanual; 192 with PDK
- Gearbox
- 7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK, rear-drive0-60 test car: PDK
- Weight
- 3,197 lbmanual; 3,241 with PDK
- Price new
- $119,0002017; destination not stated
The engine: Porsche 9A2 / 9A2 Evo
3.0-liter flat-6, twin-turbo
Redline7,500 rpm
Output370–473 hp, up to 420 lb-ft
InjectionPiezo injectors from the 2020 992
LubricationIntegrated dry sump
Engine's YouTube owner tone 63/100 (videos about the Porsche 9A2 / 9A2 Evo in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)
Porsche 9A2 / 9A2 Evo engine page →Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 0 owner complaints and 0 recalls for 2017–2019 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 8 complaints and 5 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "911" for those years, other engines included.
Known issues
- No widespread patternOwner-reported
Renndriver reports no widespread engine problems on the 991.2 or the 992.
- Oil use on early 2017 carsOwner-reported
REREV says some early 2017 engines used up to a quart per 1,000 miles and some got new engines under warranty. Renndriver does not report it.
- Turbo coolant line leaksOwner-reported
REREV says coolant lines to the turbos on early 991.2 cars could leak at the fittings and Porsche updated the lines.
Engine sources
- Renndriver: Porsche 911 common problems by generation
- REREV: best and worst Porsche 991 years
- PCNA: 2017 911 Carrera and Carrera S technical data
- PCNA: 911 Carrera (992.2) technical data
- PCNA: The new 2022 911 GTS models (June 2021)
- PCNA: 911 Carrera S (992.2) U.S. specifications
- PCNA: 2020 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S press kit
What owners say on YouTube
52This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #3 of 6 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)
Owners praise
Handling and steering22%
Looks21%
Power and acceleration16%
Manual gearbox13%
Owners complain about
IMS bearing14%
PDK gearbox6%
Share of the 192 most-watched 991.2 911 Carrera videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
Most-watched videos
Should you buy a 991.2 911 Carrera?
- New, the Carrera cost $89,400 (2017; destination not stated).
- YouTube likes the 2018 best (54/100).
- 5 recall campaigns across 2017–2019 (all 911 versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
- Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the 911 Carrera yet.
992 911 Carrera · 2020–2025
How fast is the 992 911 Carrera?
Coupe, 2020–2025. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
Carrera
2020–2024379 hpat 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 331 lb-ftat 1,950–5,000 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 3.2 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.8 s
- Top speed
- 182 mph
- Gearbox
- 8-speed PDK, rear-drive
- Weight
- 3,354 lb
- Price new
- $97,4002020, plus $1,350 delivery
Carrera S
2020–2024443 hpat 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 390 lb-ftat 2,300–5,000 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 2.9 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.3 s
- Top speed
- 191 mph
- Gearbox
- 8-speed PDK, rear-drive7-speed manual optional; 0-60 test car: PDK
- Weight
- 3,382 lbPDK; 3,298 with manual
- Price new
- $113,2002020, plus $1,050 delivery
Carrera GTS
2022–2024473 hp
Turbo brakes, GTS suspension; optional Lightweight package saves 55 lb
- Torque
- 420 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 2.8 sCar and Driver test
- Gearbox
- 8-speed PDK or 7-speed manual, rear-drive0-60 test car: PDK
- Price new
- $136,7002022, plus $1,350 delivery
Carrera
2025388 hpat 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 331 lb-ftat 2,000–5,000 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 3.1 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.7 s
- Top speed
- 183 mph
- Gearbox
- 8-speed PDK, rear-drive
- Weight
- 3,342 lb
- Price new
- $120,100plus $1,995 delivery
Carrera S
2025473 hpat 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 390 lb-ftat 2,200–6,000 rpm
- 0–60 mph
- 2.7 sCar and Driver test · Maker: 3.1 s
- Top speed
- 191 mph
- Gearbox
- 8-speed PDK, rear-drive
- Weight
- 3,424 lb
- Price new
- $146,400plus $1,995 delivery
The engine: Porsche 9A2 / 9A2 Evo
3.0-liter flat-6, twin-turbo
Redline7,500 rpm
Output370–473 hp, up to 420 lb-ft
InjectionPiezo injectors from the 2020 992
LubricationIntegrated dry sump
Engine's YouTube owner tone 63/100 (videos about the Porsche 9A2 / 9A2 Evo in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)
Porsche 9A2 / 9A2 Evo engine page →Why the engine page shows fewer: it counts only the 0 owner complaints and 1 recall for 2020–2025 that name this engine or a version that only had it. This page counts all 34 complaints and 10 recall campaigns NHTSA files under "911" for those years, other engines included.
Known issues
- No widespread patternOwner-reported
Renndriver reports no widespread engine problems on the 991.2 or the 992.
- Turbo coolant line leaksOwner-reported
REREV says coolant lines to the turbos on early 991.2 cars could leak at the fittings and Porsche updated the lines.
Engine sources
- Renndriver: Porsche 911 common problems by generation
- REREV: best and worst Porsche 991 years
- PCNA: 2017 911 Carrera and Carrera S technical data
- PCNA: 911 Carrera (992.2) technical data
- PCNA: The new 2022 911 GTS models (June 2021)
- PCNA: 911 Carrera S (992.2) U.S. specifications
- PCNA: 2020 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S press kit
What owners say on YouTube
62This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · #1 of 6 generations · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)
Owners praise
Handling and steering22%
Looks21%
Power and acceleration16%
Manual gearbox13%
Owners complain about
IMS bearing14%
PDK gearbox6%
Share of the 192 most-watched 992 911 Carrera videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
Most-watched videos
Should you buy a 992 911 Carrera?
- New, the Carrera S cost $113,200 (2020, plus $1,050 delivery).
- YouTube likes the 2022 best (64/100).
- Most owner complaints: the 2022 (10). Fewest: the 2025 (1). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
- 10 recall campaigns across 2020–2025 (all 911 versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
- Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the 911 Carrera yet.
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- PCNA release: New look, more horsepower for 2002 911 Carrera models (May 2001, via The Auto Channel) Porsche
- The Auto Channel buyer's guide: 2000 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (same 3.4 engine) buyer's guide data
- MotorWeek road test: 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and Targa magazine test
- 0-60specs.com: Porsche 911 0-60 runs by magazine (Car and Driver, MotorTrend, Road & Track) magazine tests, aggregated
- Porsche Newsroom: 60 Years of the 911, 5th generation (996) engines Porsche
- The Auto Channel buyer's guide: 2004 911 Carrera 40th Anniversary Coupe buyer's guide data
- Wikipedia: Porsche 996 Wikipedia
- Top Class Actions: Porsche IMS engine defect settlement (Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America, 2013) class action settlement
- LN Engineering: The essential guide to Porsche 996 IMS bearing issues parts seller
- LN Engineering: Porsche IMS bearing problem years and when to replace parts seller
- Renndriver: Porsche 911 common problems by generation outlet
- PCNA release: Porsche details all-new 911 models for model year 2005 (May 2004, via The Auto Channel) Porsche
- The Auto Channel buyer's guide: 2005 911 Carrera Cabriolet (same 3.6 engine) buyer's guide data
- PCNA release: Porsche reveals new 911 Cabriolets for 2005 (Dec 2004, via The Auto Channel) Porsche
- The Auto Channel buyer's guide: 2005 911 Carrera S buyer's guide data
- Porsche Newsroom: 60 Years of the 911, 6th generation (997) engines Porsche
- Wikipedia: Porsche 997 Wikipedia
- PCNA: 2011 911 Carrera and Carrera S specifications Porsche
- Porsche release on the 2009 911 Carrera and Carrera S (June 2008, via Velocity Journal) Porsche
- PCNA: New 2011 911 Carrera GTS (Sept 2010, PR Newswire) Porsche
- PCNA: The new Porsche 911 (992.2) U.S. press kit Porsche
- PCNA: 2012 Porsche 911 (991) technical specifications Porsche
- PCNA: 2015 911 Carrera GTS technical data Porsche
- REREV: best and worst Porsche 991 years outlet
- PCNA: Porsche to unveil all-new 2012 911 Carrera (Aug 2011, PR Newswire) Porsche
- PCNA: The new 911 Carrera GTS models (Oct 2014, PR Newswire) Porsche
- PCNA: 2017 911 Carrera and Carrera S technical data Porsche
- PCNA: The sports car legend enhanced, the new 911 Carrera (Sept 2015, PR Newswire) Porsche
- PCNA: 2017 911 Carrera GTS technical data Porsche
- PCNA: The new 911 GTS models (Jan 2017, PR Newswire) Porsche
- PCNA: 911 Carrera (992.2) technical data Porsche
- PCNA: The new 2022 911 GTS models (June 2021) Porsche
- PCNA: 911 Carrera S (992.2) U.S. specifications Porsche
- PCNA: 2020 911 Carrera S and Carrera 4S press kit Porsche
- PCNA: The 2020 911 Carrera and Carrera Cabriolet (July 2019, PR Newswire) Porsche
- PCNA: 911 Carrera and Carrera Cabriolet (992) specifications Porsche
- PCNA: The new 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S (Nov 2018, PR Newswire) Porsche
- PCNA: 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S U.S. specifications (PDK and manual) Porsche
- PCNA: The 2025 Porsche 911 models, with U.S. pricing (May 2024) Porsche
- PCNA: 2025 911 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet announced (Jan 2025) Porsche
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Owner complaints to NHTSA
NHTSA files many Carreras under plain 911, which can also hold other 911 trims, so counts may include some non-Carrera cars.
No Lemon Index for the 911 Carrera: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.
996: 59 complaints for 2000–2004.
997.1: 20 complaints for 2005–2008.
997.2: 9 complaints for 2009–2012.
991.1: 32 complaints for 2012–2016.
991.2: 8 complaints for 2017–2019.
992: 34 complaints for 2020–2025.
20008
20019
200213
200314
200415
20056
20066
20074
20084
20092
20101
20126
201310
20146
20158
20162
20175
20181
20192
20207
20216
202210
20233
20247
20251
What they're about
996 · 2000–2004
Engine20
Engine and engine cooling14
Air bags6
Electrical system5
Seats3
997.1 · 2005–2008
Engine8
Electrical system3
Engine and engine cooling2
Structure2
Power train2
997.2 · 2009–2012
Engine3
Fuel system, gasoline1
Steering1
Suspension1
Fuel/propulsion system1
991.1 · 2012–2016
Engine8
Electrical system6
Exterior lighting6
Visibility/wiper4
Vehicle speed control3
991.2 · 2017–2019
Engine2
Power train2
Electrical system2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Visibility/wiper1
992 · 2020–2025
Fuel/propulsion system14
Engine7
Electrical system6
Power train4
Back over prevention3
Recalls
- 00V109000 Fuel System, Gasoline2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- 14V698000 Latches/Locks/Linkages2014–2015
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- 19V533000 Air Bags2016
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 17V134000 Air Bags2016
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 19V533000 Air Bags2017
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 16V946000 Air Bags2017
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 17V135000 Visibility2017
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 19V179000 Air Bags2018
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 21V201000 Suspension2019
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 24V155000 Visibility2020–2024
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 25V896000 Back Over Prevention2020–2025
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 21V157000 Suspension2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 21V608000 Seat Belts2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 21V467000 Seats2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 24V809000 Wheels2021–2024
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 22V897000 Structure2022–2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 25V078000 Seat Belts2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 26V682000 Wheels2024
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- 25V079000 Exterior Lighting2025
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.
Quick answers
How fast is the Porsche Carrera S?
The 992 Carrera S makes 443 hp and 390 lb-ft. Car and Driver measured 0–60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Top speed: 191 mph.
What engine does the Porsche 911 Carrera have?
The 992 911 Carrera (2020–2025) uses the Porsche 9A2 / 9A2 Evo, a 3.0-liter flat-6, twin-turbo. Older generations: 996: Porsche M96; 997.1: Porsche M97; 997.2: Porsche 9A1; 991.1: Porsche 9A1; 991.2: Porsche 9A2 / 9A2 Evo.
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