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Introduced as part of the 992.2 generation, how do the latest Carrera T and GT3 Touring models stack up against each other for 2025?

At $132,000, the Porsche 992.2 Carrera T is your entryway into manual 911s

The 992.2 GT3 Touring will set you back $222,500 before options and it's very easy to get it up to $300k

The price difference between the 992.2 Carrera T and GT3 Touring is a Porsche 718 with a few options

Carrera T features the base model's engine, but with a few important bits, including the 6-speed manual and mechanical LSD

The GT3 Touring's normally-aspirated engine revs to 9,000 RPM. It can be mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed PDK

Similar interiors, but the GT3 Touring has a bit more options

Rear seats are optional on both models, but free of charge

The Carrera T is also available as a convertible, which costs an additional $13,300

The most lightweight Carrera T you can get - 3,285 pounds - 66 pounds less than the base Carrera

The Carrera T Cabriolet's extra bits result in a curb weight of 3,483 pounds

The GT3 Touring is more powerful and weighs less - 3,223 pounds (3,260 for the PDK)

The Carrera T is not a numbers car, but 0-60 mph still happens in 4.3 seconds

Despite the same torque, the lighter, more powerful GT3 Touring sprints to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds

Both the Carrera T and GT3 Touring feature model-specific looks

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While not traditional rivals, there is one area where the BMW M4 CS and the latest Porsche 911 Carrera are comprable. Price.

At $120,100, the Porsche 992.2 Carrera can save you over $3,500 compared to the BMW M4 CS, but...

You are getting an entry-level 911 vs a range-topping, limited-edition M4

The rear-engine layout allows any 911 to take off like no other car

However, there is a 154-horsepower difference in favor of the M4 CS, which is also AWD

At the push of a button, the M4 CS can switch to rear-wheel-drive

Whereas the 992.2 Carrera is rear-wheel-drive-only as we no longer have a Carrera 4 model on the base trim

The 911 Carrera can also be had as a convertible while the BMW M4 CS is coupe-only

The 911's 3.0-liter flat-6 "only" makes 388 horsepower and 332 pound-feet, but the car weighs 595 pounds less than the M4 CS

Porsche's comprehensive configurator is rich on optional equipment, even for the base 911 Carrera

But in the range-topping BMW M4 CS, you get a lot of standard equipment

The BMW M4 CS's FR layout makes it the more practical sports car and even the rear seats are usable

Despite digitalization, the 911 interior is just as classically correct as the exterior, but it does feature a smaller infotainment screen compared to the BMW

The BMW M4 CS packs near-supercar levels of performance and could be a future classic

But the 911 has always been a classic, and the only choice for a Porsche enthusiast

Swipe up to learn more about how these two German cars trade punches

The base 992.2 Carrera has a starting MSRP of $120,000, before options

But for similar money, here are five legendary 911 models from older generations

5. Porsche 991.1 Carrera GTS: Average value: $117,772

The last normally-aspirated Carrera GTS is one of the most sought-after modern 911s, with 430 horsepower and the option of a manual

Special editions like this 60 Years Anniversary are over $200,000

4. Porsche 997.1 Turbo: Average value: $102,640

This is the last time you could buy a 911 with a Mezger engine and a manual

The 997.2 update removes the manual from the Turbo S and introduces the first direct-injected flat-six

3. Porsche 997 GT3: Average value - $130,000, but can get close to $300,000

The 997 GT3 was also the last Porsche to feature hydraulic steering and a Mezger engine

This 997 GT3 RS 4.0 is the most radical and very last version of the car. Only 600 made

2. Porsche 993 Turbo: Average value: $210,114. Plenty of examples for around $100,000

The last air-cooled 911 Turbo is also the first to feature al-wheel drive and over 400 horsepower

1. Porsche 930 Turbo: Average value: $170,000, but can still be found for around $100,000

The turbocharged engine is the most exciting part of the Porsche 930 Turbo, but also the most dangerous

The car had violent tendencies, earning it the nickname "Widowmaker"

The configurator for the 992.2 GT3 Touring is now live and here are three options that push the MSRP above $300,000

Porsche's Paint to Sample Plus program lets you choose endless color variations, but it will set you back $38,660

The Lichtbau or Lightweight Package starts at $36,010, but you have to tick more boxes to complete it

The bucket seats, for instance, are a part of this Lightweight Package and can cost up to $6,220 more, bringing the price up to $42,230

If you choose the manual, the Lightweight Package also gets you a short shift knob

Porsche says that this package shaves 48 pounds from the 992.2 GT3 Touring's weight, which equates to $879.79 per 1 pound of weight saved

Porsche Carbon Composite Brakes PCCB are the third-most expensive option

The distinctive yellow calipers are an easy giveaway for Porsche's ceramic brakes

For an $900 extra, the calipers can be painted High Gloss Black, bringing the price to $10,680

With a few more options and a hefty dealer markup, a 992.2 GT3 Touring can easily reach $400,000

Adding almost $95,000 worth of options on the 2025 GT3 Touring is super-easy

It takes just takes a handful options to take the GT3 Touring from $222,500 to over $300,000

If you want to learn more about the most expensive options and why the 992.2 GT3 Touring will sell regardless, swipe up.

While most automakers are phasing out manuals, Porsche continues to offer five models with a stick

The base-model 718 and 718 S models are still available with a 6-speed manual transmission

Even in base form, the entry-level Porsche sports car can hit 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, with the manual

The 718 GTS 4.0 features some of the GT4 characteristics, but in a tamer form

Unlike the PDK-only GT4, the GTS 4.0 can be had with a 6-speed manual

With 400 horsepower on tap, 0-60 mph in t he GTS 4.0 takes 4.3 seconds with the manual

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T comes exclusively with a 6-speed manual

The 992.1 Carrera T was available with PDK or a 7-speed manual, which is no longer on offer

Like the 992.2 Carrera, the T-model features turbochargers from the 992.1 GTS, giving it more power

The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 is here and despite not having more power, it still features a manual 6-speed

Like before, you can choose between the winged variant or the more subtle GT3 Touring

Unlike these two, the even-more-radical GT3 RS is now a PDK-only car

The most lightweight Porsche 992.1 weighs just 3,042 pounds and comes with a short-ratio 6-speed manual

Based on the GT3, the S/T does away with the big wing, but still features a radical body kit with optimized aerodynamics

The 911 S/T also packs more power than the GT3 models

Swipe up to learn more about the only manual Porsches you can currently buy

Porsche 986 Boxster is 2/3 Porsche 911 for less than half the price

Aside from a few issues with the M96 engines, which should be taken care of by now, the original Boxster is a blast

Porsche 944 is, often, referred to as the "German Miata" for its impeccable balance

What the 944 lacks in power, it makes up with lightness and 50:50 weight distribution thanks to a rear-mounted, manual transmission

The 944 Turbo is expensive as those are already eyed by collectors

The US-spec Porsche 944 is down on power compared to EU models due to smog regulations, resulting in just 143 horsepower for the base model

Porsche 987 Cayman improves upon the 986, but it will cost a bit more

The 987's 9X7 platform is an evolution of the 9x6 modular platform, underpinning the Porsche 996 and 986

More reliable M97 engines are introduced on the Porsche 987

The 987 can also be had as a Boxster if you want open-top thrills

Manual examples of the 987 are preferable since 987.1 models still have the 5-speed Mercedes automatic

Surprisingly, you can still get a Porsche 928 for relatively cheap

Porsche's more luxurious take on the sports car was produced for 18 years

Even base models came with a V-8, but manual-equipped cars are a rarity

The cheapest Porsche was meant to be a VW. These are dirt-cheap

Only the rare 924 Carrera, Turbo, and even rarer 924 Turbo Targa can be considered true collectibles

Swipe up to learn more about these cheap, driver-focused Porsches

Porsche commemorates 50 years of the original Turbo is by offering a limited-production model with a special appearance package

However, one Reddit user decided to spec a regular Turbo S as close as possible to a Turbo S 50 Years

It turns out you can save around $30,000 by NOT going for the special version

The Turbo S 50 Years is, essentially, an appearance package

Additional badging with golden accents is exclusive to the 50th annviersary edition

The appearance of the 50 Years model features a unique "Turbo 50" badge on the rear decklid

You can spec the interior in a classic theme, featuring Tartan and dark-grey inserts, instead of gloss-black

The Turbo S 50 Years has exclusive wheel finish in silver and satin, which the regular car doesn't have

Essentially, the Turbo S 50 Years is just an appearance package

Mechanically, the Turbo S 50 Years features the same 640-horsepower flat-six engine

This is the Turbo S 50 Years, spec'd without the optional decals

When configured similarly, the regualr Turbo S and the 50 Years have a price difference of over $27,000

Spec'd to look as close as possible to the 50 Years edition, the 992 Turbo S will set you back $269,785

While the 50 Years package, equipped with a few options encrouches on the $300,000 mark

For argument's sake, I played around with Porsche's configurator and got different results

Swipe up to learn whether it's worth paying extra for the special-edition 911 Turbo S

For 2025, the mid-range Cayenne gets better than ever

Priced accordingly: the Cayenne GTS starts at $126,895 or $131,800 if you want the sportier coupe variant

The 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 is mechanically similar to the Cayenne S

With 493 hp and 487 lb-ft the Cayenne GTS can hit 60 mph in around 4.0 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 171 mph

The GTS in fact offers a better power-to-weight ratio than almost any other Cayenne - 225 hp/ ton

GTS-specific design elements make the Cayenne more aggressive, but not as shouty as the Turbo GT

Larger air intakes and lots of gloss-black accents are the main theme in all Porsche GTS models

The gloss-black arches are GTS-specific. They house 21-inch Spyder RS wheels, available in different types of finish

Also finished in black are the rear diffuser and exhaust tips of the Sports exhaust

The interior features Race Tex (Alcantara) accross all contact areas, but aside from that, it's business as usual inside

Swipe up to learn more about what makes the Cayenne GTS the ideal Porsche SUV

If you're in the market for a used 987 Boxster or Cayman, here are some of the things to keep in mind

The 987 is a champion of retaining value, even after 20 years

Similar to other Porsche sports cars, the 987 shares 2/3 of its architecture with the 997

The 987 platform is, actually, an evolution of the 9x6 platform, underpinning the 986 Boxster

Limited-edition models like the Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1 are particularly valuable

The 987 Boxster S RS60 is an homage to a very special 550 Spyder

Some of the special-edition 987s are limtieed to just 250 examples

987 is the last mid-engine Porsche with hydraulic steering

This is also when Porsche introduced PASM

Early models, equipped with the M96 and M97 engines share many of the 986 and 996 issues

The 987 interior is vastly superior to the 986 generation

Modified examples or those without proper service records warrant caution

Swipe up to find out more about what to look for when on the market for a Porsche 987

Magnus Walker has a soft spot for air-cooled Porsches

The Poschephile says he likes his cars affordable, which means they don't, necessarily, need to be pristine examples

Walker acquired many of the cars in his collection for under $10,000

But his daily driver is something even he didn't expect to like at first

A high-mileage Porsche Turbo S sounds like a risky purchase, but not when it has been well-looked-after

Once a nearly $200,000 car, Magnus acquired this 2014 Turbo S daily driver for $60,000

The odometer shows 183,000 miles, most of which (159,000 miles) done by the original owner

The only visible sign of wear is the driver's seat, which really tells you Porsche 911s are built to last

The semi-usable back seats is where Magnus' dog, Willow, often, sits

The PDK transmission was changed at 120,000 miles, which cost the previous owner $30,000

This 991 Turbo S is Magnus' only Porsche that doesn't have a manual transmission

Swipe up to learn more about why he chose this modern-day Porsche as his daily driver.