5 Manual Porsche Sports Cars That You Can Still Buy Brand-New

Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster /S: From $72,800

Porsche’s mid-engine sports car can still be configured with a six-speed manual transmission despite the PDK being a no-cost option. The same theme continues with the Cayman/Boxster S models, which start at $84,800 (for the Cayman S). The best part is the manual transmission is only 0.2 seconds slower to 60 mph than the PDK-equipped model.

The only divisive feature of the base model 718 and 718 S models is the four-cylinder boxer engine, which displaces between 2.0 and 2.5 liters respectively. Despite the apparent disadvantages in the sound department, the four-cylinder 718 models prove to be capable performers with impeccable balance. The 718 is the most affordable way to get behind the wheel of a manual Porsche sports car.

Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster GTS: From $99,700

The GTS designates the mid-range of each Porsche model. In the case of the Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster GTS, you get a 4.0-liter flat-six. While it is not a fully-fledged GT3 engine, like in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, it offers similar characteristics, as it makes its power without any form of forced induction.

This 4.0 unit doesn’t rev as high and is, actually, based on the 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six we have known since the 991.2-generation Porsche 911. While you can get it with the PDK, I think the right way to go is with the six-speed manual, which works with a 3.89:1 final drive ratio versus the 3.62:1 ratio on the PDK-equipped cars.

Porsche 911 Carrera T (992.2): From $135,995

If you want some of the Porsche 911 GT3 vibes without the price tag, the Carrera T should be right up your alley. The base-model 911 Carrera comes exclusively with the PDK transmission, which is where the Porsche 992.2 Carrera T comes in. As before, the 911 T is based on the base 911 Carrera but is lighter and sportier.

The 992.2 also comes exclusively with a six-speed manual and a classically-correct gear shifter with a matte wood shifter. The 992.1 Carrera T had a seven-speed manual, and not carrying that over is a bit of an odd decision. The engine is unchanged from the base 992.2 Carrere, which means you get the 992.1 GTS turbochargers. For the 992.2 generation, the Porsche 911 Carrera T can also be had in Cabriolet format.

Porsche 911 GT3 (992.2): From $222,500

The Porsche 992.2 GT3 may be foreshadowing big changes for the track-focused sports car. For 2025, we see no change in peak power, and peak torque is actually less than the 992.1 GT3. Numbers aren’t everything and at least on paper, it doesn’t seem that the new GT3 is any slower. Also, when has Porsche given us a slower car than the outgoing model?

As before, you get the fully-clad, winged GT3 and the more subtle GT3 Touring. Regardless of which model you choose, you can choose between a PDK automatic and a manual. Both Porsche transmissions are considered some of the best in the industry. The 992.2 GT3 has gained 97 pounds over the 992.1, but I suspect Porsche engineers have gained some mid-range torque to compensate for this weight gain.

Porsche 911 S/T (992.1): From $290,000

You want a naturally-aspirated 911, but without the GT3’s crazy aero and with only the bare essentials. In comes the Porsche 911 ST. Based on the 992.1 GT3 Touring, this wingless track/canyon carver comes with optimized aerodynamics, but without the GT3’s conspicuous bench-style rear wing, less weight, and more power. Also, it comes exclusively with a six-speed manual.

Some purists scoff at the 992-generation Porsche 911 being too big and heavy, but at 3,056 pounds, this is one of the lightest 911s made in the last 20 years. Production is also limited to 1963 units, which is the year in which the original 911 was unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show. This is the ultimate modern-day analog Porsche 911 for drivers seeking the classic 911 feel in a contemporary package.