2026 Porsche 992.2 Carrera S: Everything We Know So Far

992.2 Carrera S Likely Won’t Feature The T-hybrid System

Slotting in between the base Carrera and the more potent Carrera GTS, the Porsche 911 Carrera S has been one of the most popular variants of the 911. It takes the base-model Carrera and adds better suspension, more power, and better brakes. For the 992.2, things are not going to be vastly different. According to Lutz Meschke who spoke with Autoexpress, the 992.2 Carrera S will not feature a hybrid powertrain like the T-Hybrid-powered 992.2 Carrera GTS. Instead, the 992.2 Carrera S will continue to rely on the familiar, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo flat-six engine, but with a boost in power. The current, 992.1 Carrera S makes 444 horsepower and 391 pound-feet, so expect an output closer to 500 horsepower in the 992.2 Carrera S, possibly making it the most powerful non-hybrid 911 Carrera.

The base 992.2 Carrera now features 992.1 GTS turbochargers, which were also available on the 992.1 Carrera S. The 992.2 Carrera S will, likely, utilize the same setup with some peripheral upgrades (like new intercoolers) or feature upgraded turbochargers to gain extra power. In any case, this will be a stark contrast to what we will see from the 992.2 Turbo. We already know the 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo will utilize a more powerful version of the T-Hybrid powertrain, which revolves around that all-new 3.6-liter, turbocharged flat-six. The power output is expected to be over 700 horsepower.

The 992.2 Carrera S should get a manual transmission

The Carrera S has always historically, had the option of a manual transmission, and the 992.2 Carrera S will not be different. Currently, the Carrera T and GT3 are the only 911 variants of the 992.2 update, available with a manual. Like before, it is a no-cost option. The only odd decision is that Porsche got rid of the seven-speed manual in favor of a classic, six-speed unit. I expect the Porsche 992.2 Carrera S will feature a 3.42:1 final drive ratio instead of the 3.56 found on 992.1 models, due to emissions and noise regulations. To put things in perspective, PDK-equipped cars feature a 3.12 final-drive ratio with a 3.39 setup being optional.

The 992.2 Carrera S: Launch date

Lutz Meschke also gave insight regarding the release date of two of the most popular 911 models. One of them could arrive as a 2025 model while the other one will, likely, be unveiled for the model year 2026. The 992.2 Carrera S is said to arrive in the first half of 2025 while production of the Porsche 992.2 Turbo (and Turbo S) will start in the second half of 2025, meaning it will, likely, arrive as a 2026 model. Both variants of the Porsche 911 will differ from the other models with their unique exterior features. I am more curious to find out what the differences will be between the 992.2 Turbo and Turbo S models. In any case, Porsche fans can take a breath as the 992.2 Carrera S is happening and it is coming soon.