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2020 Porsche 911: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The single biggest change for 2020 is the all-new eighth-generation 992 redesign, which replaces the previous 991-generation car. This is a major reset rather than a light update or carryover.
About the 2020 Porsche 911
8th generation (992), first year
For 2020, Porsche positions the 911 as the brand’s core sports car: fast and emotional, but still usable every day. Porsche emphasizes that the car blends rear-engine character, sharp responses, and a premium cabin with real day-to-day comfort and modern connectivity. That mix helps the 911 stand apart from more single-purpose sports cars and makes it appealing both as a dream-car purchase and as something owners can actually drive often.
The Carrera is the simpler rear-wheel-drive 911, while the Carrera 4 pairs the same 379-hp engine with all-wheel drive for mixed-weather traction. The Carrera S and Carrera 4S raise output to 443 hp and add larger brakes plus 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels. Every version has adaptive suspension, Wet Mode, navigation, Porsche Connect Plus, and Apple CarPlay.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A new 8-speed dual-clutch automatic became standard. Output rose from 370 to 379 hp in the Carrera and Carrera 4, while the Carrera S and Carrera 4S increased from 420 to 443 hp and from 368 to 390 lb-ft of torque.
Styling
The 992-generation 911 received a wider, more muscular body and a broader stance.
Safety
Wet Mode and warning and brake assistance became standard. Parking assistance changed from standard to optional.
Tech
The redesigned cabin gained a 10.9-inch touchscreen with navigation, Porsche Connect Plus, and Apple CarPlay. Heated front seats and LED headlights became standard.
Structural
The new 992 body and structure use a mostly aluminum outer skin.
2020 Porsche 911 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 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 | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17–18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 23–24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 379 hp | 379 hp | 443 hp | 443 hp |
| Torque | 331 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 390 lb-ft | 390 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.6 cu-ft |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Porsche 911 a full redesign?
Yes. The 2020 Porsche 911 starts the eighth-generation 992 model line, with a new body, structure, interior, transmission, and safety technology.
What is the difference between the 2020 Carrera S and Carrera 4S?
The main difference is traction: the Carrera S has rear-wheel drive, while the Carrera 4S has all-wheel drive. Both use a 443-hp twin-turbo flat-six and have larger brakes plus 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels.
Does every 2020 Porsche 911 have all-wheel drive?
No. The Carrera and Carrera S have rear-wheel drive, while the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S have all-wheel drive. Wet Mode is standard across all four versions and does not turn a rear-wheel-drive model into an all-wheel-drive car.
What changed inside the 2020 Porsche 911?
The 2020 911 received a redesigned cabin centered on a larger 10.9-inch touchscreen. Its infotainment system includes navigation, Porsche Connect Plus, and Apple CarPlay.
Did every 2019 Porsche 911 version carry over to 2020?
No. The initial 2020 lineup was much narrower, centered on the Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera S, and Carrera 4S. The prior Carrera T, GTS, GT2 RS, GT3, GT3 RS, Speedster, Targa, Turbo, and Turbo S versions did not carry over for this model year.
2020 Porsche 911 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Porsche 911.
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2020 Porsche 911
(98 reviews)
“Classic driving experience with exceptional handling and power to handle almost every driving circumstance.”
“It is the highest level of development for a classic high performance sports car.”
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