Porsche 911 992: 2020–Present Guide
The 992 is the eighth-generation Porsche 911, sold in the US from the 2020 model year to today. It's wider and more tech-heavy than the 991 it replaced, every engine is turbocharged except the GT cars' 4.0-liter, and the 2025 facelift brought the first hybrid 911s. Here's what changed year to year, which versions to look at, the recalls to check and how it rates for safety.
992 Porsche 911 at a Glance
Model years 2020–present US model years
Revealed November 2018 Los Angeles, before the auto show
Facelift 2025 The 992.2, with the first hybrids
Power range 379–701 hp Carrera to Turbo S T-Hybrid
Gearboxes 8-speed PDK Plus 6- or 7-speed manuals on some
Built in Zuffenhausen Stuttgart, Germany
What Makes the 992 Porsche 911 Different
The 992 kept the 911's familiar shape, but every Carrera now gets the wide rear body that used to be reserved for all-wheel-drive models. Inside, Porsche swapped most buttons for a big touchscreen and a mostly digital gauge cluster, while an 8-speed PDK replaced the old 7-speed and was designed with room for an electric motor.
That planning paid off with the 2025 facelift, known as the 992.2. The Carrera GTS became the T-Hybrid, a 532-hp hybrid that uses an electric turbocharger, and the 2026 Turbo S T-Hybrid pushed output to 701 hp. Meanwhile, the base Carrera rose to 388 hp and the Carrera S to 473 hp.
Because the range is so wide, there's a 992 for almost everyone, from a 379-hp Carrera you can drive daily to the track-focused GT3 RS and the lifted, off-road Dakar. However, you pay for it, since options add up fast and manual gearboxes have become harder to find on the newest cars.
- 379–701 hpPower range
- 8-speedPDK gearbox
- 2025992.2 facelift
- 532 hpFirst hybrid 911
What we like
- Huge range, from Carrera to GT3 RS
- Strong turbo engines with lots of midrange
- Easy to live with every day
What to watch
- Expensive, and options pile up quickly
- Manual choices shrank with the 2025 facelift
- Never crash-tested by the major programs
992 Porsche 911 Engines and Power
Every 992 uses a flat-six behind the rear axle, but there are three very different families: the 3.0-liter twin-turbo in Carreras, the 3.7-liter in the Turbo, and the high-revving 4.0-liter in the GT cars. Then the 2025 facelift added a 3.6-liter hybrid. Here are the US figures.
| Engine | Years | Found in | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six | 2020–2024 | Carrera, Carrera 4, Targa 4, Carrera T | 379 hp / 331 lb-ft |
| 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six | 2020–2024 | Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S | 443 hp / 390 lb-ft |
| 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six | 2022–2024 | Carrera GTS family, Dakar | 473 hp / 420 lb-ft |
| 3.7L twin-turbo flat-six | 2021–2024 | Turbo | 572 hp / 553 lb-ft |
| 3.7L twin-turbo flat-six | 2021–2025 | Turbo S, Turbo 50 Years | 640 hp / 590 lb-ft |
| 3.7L twin-turbo flat-six | 2023 | Sport Classic | 543 hp / 442 lb-ft |
| 4.0L flat-six (non-turbo) | 2022–2024 | GT3, GT3 Touring | 502 hp / 346 lb-ft |
| 4.0L flat-six (non-turbo) | 2023–2024 | GT3 RS, S/T | 518 hp / 343 lb-ft |
| 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six | 2025–present | Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera T | 388 hp / 331 lb-ft |
| 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six | 2025–present | Carrera S, Carrera 4S | 473 hp / 390 lb-ft |
| 3.6L T-Hybrid flat-six | 2025–present | Carrera GTS family, Spirit 70 | 532 hp / 449 lb-ft |
| 3.6L T-Hybrid flat-six | 2026–present | Turbo S | 701 hp / 590 lb-ft |
| 4.0L flat-six (non-turbo) | 2025–present | GT3, GT3 Touring, GT3 S/C | 502 hp / 331 lb-ft |
One big facelift, lots of new versions
992 Porsche 911 Changes by Model Year
The 992 rolled out in stages, with new body styles and special models nearly every year. Then the 2025 facelift changed the engines, the cabin and the gearbox choices, so it's worth knowing which side of that line a car sits on.
- 2020 Launch year with the 443-hp Carrera S and Carrera 4S coupe and Cabriolet. Then the 379-hp Carrera and Carrera 4 joined, and a 7-speed manual became a no-cost option on the S models.
- 2021 The Targa 4 and Targa 4S arrive, along with the 572-hp Turbo and 640-hp Turbo S.
- 2022 The GT3 and GT3 Touring bring a 502-hp 4.0-liter with a manual or PDK. In addition, the 473-hp GTS family arrives, and updated infotainment adds wireless Android Auto.
- 2023 The 518-hp GT3 RS lands, plus the Carrera T, the manual-only Sport Classic (1,250 built) and the lifted Dakar (2,500 built).
- 2024 The S/T marks the 911's 60th birthday with the GT3 RS engine and a manual only; 1,963 were built. It's also the last 992.1 year.
- 2025 The 992.2 facelift: a fully digital gauge cluster, push-button start, 388 hp for the Carrera and the 532-hp GTS T-Hybrid. However, the Carrera and GTS lose their manual, and the Carrera T becomes manual-only. The GT3 is refreshed too.
- 2026 The Turbo S becomes a 701-hp T-Hybrid, and the 1970s-themed Spirit 70 Cabriolet arrives (1,500 built).
- 2027 The GT3 S/C becomes the first GT3 convertible, with a manual only. Also, a manual, rear-drive Carrera S package arrives for North America.
Our verdict: for most buyers, a 2022–2024 Carrera S or GTS is the sweet spot of the 992.1 cars. If you want the hybrid's punch and the newest cabin, go for a 2025 or newer Carrera GTS T-Hybrid.
992 Porsche 911 Special Models
The 992 has more special versions than any 911 before it, including the Sport Classic, S/T and Spirit 70. Three of them stand out because they show how wide this generation's range really is.
2021–present
Turbo S
640–701 hp All-wheel drive PDK only
The fastest-accelerating 992 for the road. The 992.1 version made 640 hp from a 3.7-liter twin-turbo, and the 2026 Turbo S T-Hybrid raised that to 701 hp.
2023–2024
GT3 RS
518 hp 4.0 flat-six Track-focused
A race-car-style aero package with a huge rear wing and adjustable suspension from the cockpit. It lapped the Nürburgring in 6:44.848 in October 2022.
2023–2024
Dakar
473 hp Raised ride height 2,500 built
An off-road 911 inspired by Porsche's 1984 Paris-Dakar win, with extra ground clearance, all-terrain tires and all-wheel drive. Only 2,500 were made.
992 Porsche 911 Recalls
The recalls that matter most on a 992 are the center-lock wheel bolt campaigns, because a broken bolt can let a wheel come off, and the windshield bonding recall. Here are the notable ones.
| Model years | Campaign | What's affected |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2024 | NHTSA 24V809000 | Center-lock wheel bolt may fracture and the wheel can come off. Owners were told not to drive until it's fixed. |
| 2024 | NHTSA 26V682000 | October 2026 expansion of the center-lock bolt recall to more 2024 Turbo, Turbo S, S/T, GT3, GT3 RS and Carrera GTS cars. |
| 2020–2024 | NHTSA 24V155000 | Windshield and rear window may not be bonded properly and could detach, reducing support for the front airbags. |
| 2022–2023 | NHTSA 22V897000 | Dashboard trim may break when the passenger airbag deploys, so the airbag may not deploy as designed. |
| 2020–2025 | NHTSA 25V896000 | Rearview camera image may not appear in reverse. The fix is a software update. |
| 2021 | NHTSA 21V467000 | Wrong passenger seat fitted on some Turbo, Turbo S, Targa and Cabriolet cars, which can affect the passenger airbag. |
| 2021 | NHTSA 21V157000 | Suspension nuts and bolts may not be tightened properly and could come loose. |
992 Porsche 911 Safety Ratings by Region
Here's the honest part: low-volume sports cars like the 911 rarely get crash-tested, and the 992 has no official rating from any of the major programs. That doesn't mean it's unsafe, but you can't compare it with a rated car.
| Region | Program | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | NHTSA | Not rated | NHTSA has no star ratings for the 992 911. |
| United States | IIHS | Not rated | The IIHS hasn't crash-tested the 992. |
| Canada | NHTSA and IIHS | Not rated | Canada uses the US results, and there aren't any for the 992. |
| Europe | Euro NCAP | Not rated | Euro NCAP has never published a rating for the 992 911. |
| Australia | ANCAP | Not rated | Porsche Australia doesn't submit its cars for ANCAP testing. |
Good to know: the 992 still gets the safety gear you'd expect at this price, and later cars add more driver-assist options. Check what a specific car has, because many features were optional.
Buying a Used 992 Porsche 911
A 992 is still young, so most cars are low-mileage and many have been well looked after. Still, owners and specialists report a few things worth checking before you buy.
- Open recalls first. Run the VIN with NHTSA, and pay special attention to the center-lock wheel bolt and windshield bonding recalls.
- Water pump and oil leaks. Specialists report water pump leaks that can let coolant into vacuum lines, plus engine, PDK and oil-pan gasket leaks. Ask for service records and look underneath.
- Battery drain. Owners report flat 12-volt batteries, and the lithium battery's protective cutoff can make a car seem dead. A battery tender is a smart buy if the car sits.
- Early infotainment. Early cars can have blank or freezing screens, mostly fixed by software updates. A 2022 or newer car has the updated system with wireless Android Auto.
Our picks
- Best overall: 2022–2024 Carrera S or GTS
- Best for purists: Carrera T or GT3 with a manual
- Best new: 2025+ Carrera GTS T-Hybrid
Think twice
- A center-lock car with an open wheel-bolt recall
- Any car without Porsche service records
- A tracked GT car without a pre-purchase inspection
Other 911 Generations
The 992 follows the 991 and is the current 911. Jump to the generation before it, or see all eight.
992 Porsche 911 FAQ
What years is the 992 Porsche 911?
In the US, the 992 covers the 2020 model year to today. Porsche revealed it in November 2018, and the facelifted 992.2 arrived for 2025.
What's the difference between the 992.1 and 992.2?
The 2025 992.2 brought a fully digital gauge cluster, push-button start, more power for the Carrera and Carrera S, and the first hybrid 911s. However, it also dropped the manual from the Carrera and GTS.
Can you get a 992 911 with a manual?
Yes. The 992.1 Carrera S, 4S, Carrera T, GTS, GT3, Sport Classic and S/T offered one. On the 992.2, the Carrera T and GT3 have one, and a manual Carrera S package arrives for 2027 in North America.
How much horsepower does the 992 Turbo S have?
The 2021–2024 Turbo S makes 640 hp and 590 lb-ft. The 2026 Turbo S T-Hybrid makes 701 hp with the same 590 lb-ft.
Is the 992 Porsche 911 reliable?
There's no widespread major engine flaw so far. Owners and specialists mainly report leaks, battery drain, infotainment glitches and rattles, so a car with full service records and an inspection is the safe bet.
Has the 992 911 been crash-tested?
No. NHTSA, the IIHS, Euro NCAP and ANCAP haven't rated it, which is normal for low-volume sports cars.
Sources
- Porsche Newsroom: 2020 911 Carrera S and 4S
- Porsche Newsroom: 2020 911 Carrera
- Porsche Newsroom: 2025 911 and GTS T-Hybrid
- Porsche Newsroom: 911 Carrera S (992.2)
- Porsche Newsroom: 911 Spirit 70
- Wikipedia: Porsche 911 (992)
- Wikipedia: Porsche 911 GT3
- Motor1: 2025 911 Carrera and GTS
- The Drive: 2027 911 Carrera S manual
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle (911)
- CarExpert: Porsche and ANCAP
- Elferspot: 992 Carrera buyer's guide
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