The Porsche 911 is recognized as one of the most iconic sports cars ever produced, and it’s easy to understand why. Since its launch in 1964, the 911 has featured a flat-six engine that is uniquely positioned above the rear axle, delivering a rich sound along with outstanding handling and day-to-day usability. Few vehicles can match the driving excitement and heritage offered by the 911.
In India, the 911 made its initial appearance with the 997 generation in 2004, and the updated ‘992.2’ version of the latest generation was released in 2024. We recently conducted a review of the 992.2 911 Carrera and are now addressing some frequently asked questions regarding this sports car.
What is the Porsche 911 price in India?
Starts at Rs 2.11 crore
The 992.2 Porsche 911 starts at a price of Rs 2.11 crore for the standard Carrera model, while the more potent all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 GTS is priced at Rs 2.83 crore. Additionally, Porsche offers a special 911 Turbo 50 Years variant for Rs 4.05 crore; however, it’s worth mentioning that this limited-edition model (restricted to 1,974 units worldwide) does not include the exterior and interior enhancements found in the latest releases.
Which Porsche 911 models are available in India?
Two 992.2 models, one 992
Currently, three Porsche 911 models are available in India: the 992.2 Carrera, Carrera 4 GTS, and the 992 Turbo 50 Years. Unfortunately, the open-top Targa and Cabrio versions of the 992.2 911 will not be available in India due to homologation challenges, but there are plans for Porsche to potentially expand its offerings in India with the track-oriented 911 GT3 in the future.
Which engine options does the Porsche 911 get?
Flat-six engines all around
Each variant of the Porsche 911 features a rear-mounted flat-six engine, though they differ in power outputs. The base 911 Carrera is equipped with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six that generates 394hp and 450Nm, while the Carrera 4 GTS boasts a 3.6-litre flat-six supplemented by an electric turbocharger and a front-mounted motor for an impressive 541hp and 610Nm. Notably, the Carrera 4 GTS is the inaugural 911 with a hybrid system.
The 992 911 Turbo 50 Years, on the other hand, utilizes a 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six that produces 650hp and 800Nm, establishing itself as the most robust 911 variant offered in India. All three 911 models are paired with 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions.
How fast is the Porsche 911?
992 Turbo 50 Years is the quickest
Speed performance aligns closely with the powertrain ratings of the available 911 variations. The rear-wheel-drive 911 Carrera can achieve 0-100kph in a claimed time of 4.1 seconds, while the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 GTS hybrid accomplishes this in an impressive 3 seconds flat (as per claims). Remarkably, despite being an older model, the 992 911 Turbo 50 Years is the quickest, with a claimed 0-100kph time of 2.7 seconds.
Regarding top speed, the 992.2 Carrera and Carrera 4 GTS reach peaks of 294kph and 312kph, respectively, while the 992 Turbo 50 Years can accelerate to a maximum of 330kph.
What features does the Porsche 911 offer?
911 Carrera gets Matrix LED headlights, active dampers, sunroof, etc.
Porsche provides an extensive array of optional features for the 911. For standard equipment, the Carrera includes Matrix LED headlights, 3D LED connected tail-lamps, alloy wheels (19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear) in silver, active dampers, four-way electrically adjustable heated sports seats (manual fore/aft adjustment), dual-zone climate control, cruise control, a sunroof, a 10.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 12.6-inch digital driver’s display, an 8-speaker sound system, and a wireless charger along with a reversing camera, among other offerings.
Carrera 4 GTS features include sportier body kit and louder exhaust system
The 911 Carrera 4 GTS takes it up a notch with enhancements such as larger alloy wheels (20 inches at the front, 21 inches at the rear) in anthracite grey, a ‘SportDesign’ exterior package with updated bumpers, rear-wheel steering, a sportier suspension (lowered by 10mm), a sports exhaust system, fully electric four-way seat adjustment, stainless steel pedals, a heated steering wheel, and a 12-speaker Bose surround sound system, among others.
911 Turbo 50 Years is a tribute to the past
Finally, the 992 911 Turbo 50 Years pays homage to its heritage with vinyl graphics celebrating past 911 Turbos, retro badging, tartan seat and door upholstery, 18-way electrically adjustable seats with memory functions, and alloy wheels (20 inches at the front, 21 inches at the rear) available in either turbonite or a combination of white and silver, as part of its standard features.
Which colour options are available for the Porsche 911 in India?
12 colours for 992.2 911 models
The 992.2 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 GTS come with a selection of 12 colour choices: Black, White, Jet Black Metallic, Vanadium Grey Metallic, GT Silver Metallic, Ice Grey Metallic, Carmine Red, Guards Red, Gentian Blue Metallic, Cartagena Yellow Metallic, Provence, and Lugano Blue. Additionally, Porsche offers four optional colours at a premium cost of Rs 7.69 lakh each.
7 colours for 911 Turbo 50 Years
For the 992 911 Turbo 50 Years, the available colour options are Aventurine Green Metallic, Gentian Blue Metallic, GT Silver Metallic, Jet Black Metallic, Guards Red, Black, and White. Optional colours for this model are priced at Rs 5.56 lakh each.
