Porsche 911 (991.2)
2016–2019 · Porsche 911 (991.2) — Sports Car, Flat-6 Twin-Turbo, designed by Michael Mauer.
The Story
The 991.2 is the 911 that turbocharged the everyday Carrera — and, to many sceptics’ surprise, made it better. The 2016 facelift replaced the 991.1’s naturally-aspirated flat-six with a new 3.0-litre twin-turbo unit across the entire Carrera range (370 PS base, 420 PS S, 450 PS GTS), adding a wave of mid-range torque and effortless pace while just about preserving the 911’s character. Purists mourned the lost NA top-end howl, but reviewers agreed the turbo Carrera was faster, more flexible and more usable than ever. The GTS — the sweet spot of the range — became the ‘ultimate normal 911,’ and the 991.2 remains a brilliant, attainable, do-everything modern 911.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Michael Mauer
Mauer led design at Mercedes and Saab before succeeding Lagaaij at Porsche in 2004, where he has overseen every modern Porsche line. Since 2022 he has also directed design across the entire Volkswagen Group.
Studio Motors POV
The turbo Carrera done right — faster, torquier and more usable, with the GTS as the ‘ultimate normal 911.’ A manual 991.2 GTS is the sweet spot; buy on spec, condition and history.
The Engine
9A1 / 9A2 flat-six (DI)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
What Reviewers Said About 911 (991.2)
Worth Knowing About the 911 (991.2)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) It turbocharged the WHOLE Carrera range — the first time every standard 911 (not just the Turbo) used forced induction. 2) The 3.0-litre twin-turbo added huge mid-range torque, making the 991.2 noticeably quicker and more flexible than the NA 991.1. 3) The 991.2 GTS is widely called the 'ultimate normal 911' — the connoisseur's pick of the turbo Carreras.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2016–2019; the turbocharged Carrera facelift. • 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six; 370 (Carrera) / 420 (S) / 450 (GTS) PS. • The first fully-turbocharged Carrera range. • Faster, torquier and more usable than the 991.1. • The GTS is the sweet spot ('the ultimate normal 911').
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no documented/citable celebrity owner verified here for the base 991.2. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
The GTS is the sweet-spot pick; the wide-body Carrera S/4S and manual cars are the most desirable. The 9A2 turbo engine is robust; verify spec, history and miles. As a recent used 911, options and condition drive value — a manual GTS is the connoisseur’s choice. A clean, documented 991.2 is one of the best all-round used 911s available.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche 911 (991.2)
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 2016–2019
- Units built
- FLAG: 991.2 GTS-range total not published; whole 991 (2011–2019) = 233,540 (Porsche)
- Variants
- Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa, GTS; Coupe, Cabriolet
- Engine layout
- Rear
- Engine
- Flat-6 Twin-Turbo
- Engine family
- 9A1 / 9A2 flat-six (DI)
- Displacement
- 3.0L / 2981 cc
- Power
- 444 hp
- Torque
- 405 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 3.5 s
- Top speed
- 193 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 291 hp/tonne · 7.6 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 7-speed PDK / 7-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD (Carrera 4 GTS AWD also offered) · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3362 lb
Questions
911 (991.2) FAQ
What engine does the Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera GTS use?
The 991.2 Carrera GTS uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six producing 444 hp (450 PS) and 405 lb-ft of torque. This engine replaced the naturally aspirated 3.8-litre unit used in the 991.1 GTS from the 2016 model year onwards.
Why did Porsche switch the 991.2 Carrera range to turbocharged engines?
With the 2016 991.2 facelift, Porsche moved the entire Carrera range to a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six to meet tightening Euro 6 emissions standards while simultaneously increasing power and torque. It was the first time the base 911 Carrera had ever used a forced-induction engine, marking a fundamental shift in 911 philosophy.
What is a Porsche 911 991.2 GTS worth today?
The 991.2 Carrera GTS trades in the $64,000-$215,000 range depending on variant and specification, with Carrera 4 GTS and manual coupes commanding the highest prices. Hagerty provides condition-based valuations for all 991.2 body styles.
How does the 991.2 differ from the 991.1 Carrera?
The 991.2 (2016-2019) replaced the naturally aspirated 3.4 and 3.8-litre flat-sixes of the 991.1 with a new 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine, added rear-axle steering as a factory option, and updated the styling. Power increased across all variants while fuel consumption improved, though purists prefer the 991.1 for its naturally aspirated character.
Can I finance a Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera GTS?
Yes. Specialist lenders offer collector-car loans and leases on 991.2-generation 911s.
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