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2017 Porsche 911: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Porsche 911 is the Carrera family’s switch from naturally aspirated engines to twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-sixes. This is the broader 991.2 mid-cycle refresh, with updated styling, suspension, infotainment, and safety equipment rather than a full redesign.
About the 2017 Porsche 911
991.2 generation, first full model year of the seventh-generation 911 refresh.
Porsche positions the 911 as its core sports car: compact, rear-engined, driver-focused, and usable well beyond a weekend toy. In 2017, the range still spans pure rear-drive Carreras, all-weather Carrera 4 models, open-air Targas, sharper GTS versions, and very fast Turbo models, but the core idea stays the same. The 911 stands out by blending everyday comfort, precise handling, strong braking, and unmistakable shape without losing the sense that the car is built around the driver.
The rear-drive Carrera remains the straightforward starting point, while Carrera 4 models add all-wheel drive and Targa versions pair all-wheel drive with a power-operated roof and signature fixed roll bar. The sharper GTS models combine a twin-turbo engine with standard Sport Chrono, sport exhaust, and center-lock wheels. At the top, the 540-hp Turbo and 580-hp Turbo S emphasize all-weather speed, rear-axle steering, and active aerodynamics.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Carrera-family models replace their naturally aspirated engines with twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-sixes. Carrera versions rise from 350 to 370 horsepower, while S versions rise from 400 to 420 horsepower. Carrera 4 and Targa 4 models also receive an updated all-wheel-drive system. The Turbo and Turbo S gain 20 horsepower, reaching 540 and 580 horsepower.
Chassis
PASM adaptive suspension becomes standard on the refreshed Carrera, Carrera 4, and Targa 4 families. The Turbo also gains standard rear-axle steering and Sport Chrono with Launch Control and a short-response performance mode.
Styling
The 991.2 refresh brings revised lights, a redesigned rear deck grille, and updated rear-end details. GTS models receive their own darker exterior accents and cabin trim.
Safety
Automatic post-collision braking is added as standard equipment on the refreshed range. A rearview camera also changes from optional to standard on Carrera, Carrera 4, GTS, and Targa trims.
Tech
The refreshed road-car range receives updated touchscreen infotainment with online navigation. Carrera and Carrera S models also gain Apple CarPlay, while the Turbo receives updated infotainment and standard LED headlights.
Lineup
The Carrera Black Edition, Carrera 4 Black Edition, GT3, GT3 RS, and R leave the lineup for 2017.
2017 Porsche 911 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd PDK Manual | Manual, 7-Spd | Manual, 7-Spd | Auto, 7-Spd PDK Manual | Manual, 7-Spd | Manual, 7-Spd | Manual, 7-Spd | Manual, 7-Spd | Auto, 7-Spd PDK Manual | Auto, 7-Spd PDK Manual | Manual, 7-Spd / Auto, 7-Spd PDK Manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | 21 mpg | 21–22 mpg | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 28–30 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 25–26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 540 hp | 370 hp | 370 hp | 580 hp | 420 hp | 370 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp | 370 hp | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 486 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft | 368 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 5.7–9.2 cu-ft | 5.6–9.1 cu-ft | 5.6 cu-ft | 5.7–9.2 cu-ft | 5.6 cu-ft | 5.6–9.1 cu-ft | 5.6–9.1 cu-ft | 5.6–9.1 cu-ft | 5.6–9.1 cu-ft | 5.6–9.1 cu-ft | |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||||||||
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| Park Assist | |||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||||
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| Navigation System | |||||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Porsche 911 a full redesign?
No. The 2017 Porsche 911 is a substantial mid-cycle update known as the 991.2 refresh, not a completely new generation. Its main revisions are turbocharged Carrera engines, subtle exterior changes, updated cabin technology, and added standard equipment.
What changed between the 2016 and 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera?
The 2017 Carrera replaces the 2016 model’s naturally aspirated engine with a 370-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six. It also gains standard adaptive suspension, updated touchscreen infotainment with online navigation and Apple CarPlay, automatic post-collision braking, and a standard rearview camera.
What is different about the 2017 Porsche 911 GTS models?
The 2017 GTS models receive the refreshed 991.2 setup with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six and more standard performance equipment. Sport Chrono, a sport exhaust, center-lock wheels, GTS-specific styling, and Alcantara-trimmed Sport Seats Plus help distinguish them from Carrera S models.
How did the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo change?
The 2017 911 Turbo gains 20 horsepower for a total of 540, while the Turbo S rises to 580 horsepower. Both also receive quicker throttle response, standard Sport Chrono with Launch Control, rear-axle steering, and updated lighting and infotainment.
Was there a 2017 Porsche 911 GT3, GT3 RS, or R?
No. The GT3, GT3 RS, and R found in the 2016 lineup are absent for the 2017 model year. The Carrera and Carrera 4 Black Editions also leave the lineup.
2017 Porsche 911 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Porsche 911.
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“Driving my 911is a great pleasure at the end of the day. Amazing driving. Amazing engineering.”
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