Porsche Brings Back Six-Speed Manual Gearbox to 911 Carrera S in North America
The MT package pairs the manual gearbox with Sport Chrono, centerlock wheels and a 473-hp twin-turbo flat-six.
- Porsche is reintroducing a six-speed manual transmission to the 911 Carrera S for the 2027 model year, exclusively for North American customers.
- Timo Resch, CEO of Porsche Cars North America, stated "As a lifelong driving enthusiast I'm personally excited to announce the return of the manual transmission to the Carrera S," citing overwhelming customer demand.
- The MT Package starts at $167,100 for the Coupe and $181,000 for the Cabriolet, featuring a 3,327-pound chassis and 473-horsepower twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six engine.
- Standard equipment includes the Sport Chrono package, rear-axle steering, and a PASM Sport suspension lowering ride height by 0.4 inches, alongside a walnut shift handle.
- Deliveries are expected by year-end, positioning the Carrera S as an enthusiast-focused alternative within the 911 lineup balancing performance and accessibility.
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Porsche Brings Back Six-Speed Manual Gearbox to 911 Carrera S in North America
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Stick the Landing: Porsche brings manual to 2027 911 Carrera S
The world may be healing. Starting today, Porsche fans with a hankering for rear-engined sports cars equipped with a flat-six engine and six-speed manual transmission can stroll into a dealer and plunk down order papers for a new 2027 911 Carrera S with MT Package. Tremendous.
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