2027 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Key Features
- Starting at $181,000 MSRP*
- 3.6-liter flat 6 hybrid drivetrain (total system output of 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque) and 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
- 20-inch/21-inch Carrera GTS Wheels
- Unique GTS interior with Leather/Race-Tex in Black
- Sport Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
- Matrix Design LED Headlights
- GT Sport Steering Wheel in Race-Tex with Mode Switch
- Sport Exhaust System with black tailpipes
About the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
More than just a trim level, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS also ushers in a groundbreaking new era for the 911. That’s because the Carrera GTS is the first hybrid 911, using an electrically assisted drivetrain to deliver noticeably more power. This unique system is built solely for performance, without an all-electric mode and without a large, heavy battery weighing the car down. Instead, you get the pure driving pleasure that you’ve come to expect from the decades-long history of the 911. To go with the hybrid drivetrain, the Sport Chrono Package comes as standard equipment, adding the all-important launch control with it. Sport Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is also standard, completing the track-ready performance focus.What the Critics Say
“The car rocketed out of corners with instantaneous throttle response—no surprise at high rpm—and displayed very powerful brakes and tremendous grip. We hit an indicated 155 mph on the longest straight of roughly 2200 feet.” -- Car & Driver
“The new 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid is an engineering masterclass for a variety of reasons, but I’ll tell you the most important one: if I didn’t tell you it was a hybrid, if the (easily removable) sticker on the door didn’t say so, you wouldn’t know.
I’ll say that again, and I mean it: You wouldn’t know.” -- Road & Track
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Features
Advanced Hybrid Drivetrain
There are a lot of different kinds of hybrid drivetrains out there, but with the T Hybrid, Porsche still managed to make something totally unique. Even other hybrid sports cars don’t have systems like this. There is still a small electric motor mounted between the 3.8-liter flat 6 gasoline engine and the PDK transmission, which helps with low-end torque, but that’s not the main component of the hybrid system. It’s the turbocharger where things really get interesting. This is an electrically assisted turbocharger, which can maintain manifold pressure even when exhaust pressure is relatively low. So unlike other hybrid systems, the system itself doesn’t produce much actual power, but instead helps the gasoline engine produce more power, and across a wider rev range. And since the hybrid system is mostly just powering the turbocharger, rather than moving the whole car, the high-voltage battery can be much smaller and lighter.
Incredible Performance
The T Hybrid system in the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS keeps things simple and lightweight. It also helps the engine produce more power, for a total of 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque. That power, along with the flat power band, means the 911 Carrera GTS can go from 0 to 60 in just 2.9 seconds. That’s a full second quicker than the base 911 Carrera. Handling is similarly brilliant, thanks in part to the lightweight hybrid system, but also because the 911 Carrera GTS comes with standard sport suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and real-axle steering. Porsche also gives you the option of all-wheel drive, in the form of the 911 Carrera 4 GTS, though the power output and 0-60 time remain the same. Either way, you get the planted and precise handling that has made the 911 such a favorite at racetracks around the world.
Impressive Customization
The Porsche 911 stands apart from other sports cars, but sometimes you want it to stand out from the pack, or you just want to set your car up exactly the way you want it. Fortunately, Porsche offers a level of customization you aren’t going to find elsewhere. To start with, there are quite a lot of unique paint colors to choose from, but if none of those are quite right, Paint to Sample lets you choose any color that is technically possible to create. There is a standard set of 20-inch / 21-inch GTS wheels, but there are S and RS Spyder wheels available in the same sizes as a no-cost option. Inside, there is a long list of options for the upholstery, seat belts, and even the stitching. The Exclusive Manufaktur program opens you up to even more options for the interior as well and there are thousands of different combinations. A back seat isn’t standard, but this is also a no-cost option. And if you want to enjoy some music while you drive, there are premium stereo options made by either Bose® or Burmester®.Trims & Specs
911 Carrera GTS
- Starting at $181,000 MSRP*
- 3.6-liter flat 6 engine mated to a hybrid drivetrain with a total system output of 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque
- 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
- 20"/21" Carrera GTS Wheels
- Sport Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
- Matrix Design LED Headlights
911 Carrera 4 GTS
- Starting at $189,300 MSRP*
- All-Wheel Drive with Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
- Rear-axle steering
- Ambient lighting
- GT Sport Steering Wheel in Race-Tex with Mode Switch
- Sport Chrono Package
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes options; taxes; title; registration; delivery, processing and handling fee; dealer charges. Dealer sets actual selling price.