What is it?
The 992.2 is the 2024 mid-cycle update of the eighth-generation 911 and brings the first-ever hybrid 911 in the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid. The Carrera remains the smart daily pick, the GT3 stays naturally aspirated with manual on offer, and the Turbo S tops the range at 478 kW with AWD.
The lineup runs from Carrera Coupe at $295,200 plus on-roads, through to 911 Turbo S Coupe at $575,800 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 3 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
First hybrid 911 sets a 7:16 Nurburgring time, faster than the old GT3 RS. GT3 still naturally aspirated with manual on offer. Turbo S 2.7 second 0 to 100 km/h makes it the quickest series production 911 ever. Three body styles (Coupe, Cabriolet, Targa) still on sale.
Options list inflates the drive-away cost faster than any rival. Carrera base loses the analogue cluster, dividing traditionalists. 3-year warranty is short for the money. GT3 allocation is by application only.
Should you buy the 911?
Reasons to buy
- First hybrid 911 sets a 7:16 Nurburgring time, faster than the old GT3 RS. GT3 still naturally aspirated with manual on offer. Turbo S 2.7 second 0 to 100 km/h makes it the quickest series production 911 ever. Three body styles (Coupe, Cabriolet, Targa) still on sale.
- Warranty: 3 years, unlimited km.
Reasons to wait
- Options list inflates the drive-away cost faster than any rival. Carrera base loses the analogue cluster, dividing traditionalists. 3-year warranty is short for the money. GT3 allocation is by application only.
- You want a 5-year warranty (the 911 runs 3 years), you need rear seat space (most rivals offer more), or you want a different exhaust character (M4 Competition, AMG SL, Vantage).
- GT3 is not a walk-in order, you apply. Options can push the Turbo S beyond $600,000 drive-away. The Cabriolet adds around $20,000 over the equivalent Coupe.
- Top trim climbs to $575,800 plus on-roads.
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