2026 Porsche 911: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2026 Porsche 911 is the new Spirit 70, a limited-run, 1970s-themed Cabriolet based on the hybrid-assisted Carrera GTS. Otherwise, this is a light trim-update year following the broader 2025 refresh.
About the 2026 Porsche 911
992.2 generation refresh era (8th generation 911, updated for 2025); 2026 is the second model year after the major mid-cycle update.
Porsche positions the 911 as the everyday sports car that still delivers true rear-engine performance and precision. In this lineup, the appeal is not just speed: the 911 pairs sharp handling, strong braking, and unmistakable design with a cabin polished enough for regular driving. Compared with rivals, Porsche sells the 911 on breadth of character—ranging from approachable Carrera models to track-focused GT3 versions—while keeping the same core identity of usable performance and engineering depth.
The 2026 range runs from the everyday-focused Carrera to the manual-transmission Carrera T and the sharper, hybrid-assisted GTS models. The GT3 remains the track-focused choice with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter engine, while the Spirit 70 pairs GTS performance with a convertible body and distinctive heritage-themed trim.
What changed, by category
2026 Porsche 911 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, 4.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, 4.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd w/PDK Manual Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd PDK Dual-Clutch | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | |||
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | 25 mpg | 23–24 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | |||
| Horsepower | 502 hp | 388 hp | 473 hp | 388 hp | 532 hp | 532 hp | 532 hp | 532 hp | 502 hp |
| Torque | 331 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 390 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 420 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 4.8 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft | 4.8 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||||||||
| Night Vision System | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | |||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||||
| Leather Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2026 Porsche 911?
The biggest change is the new Spirit 70 special edition. It is a limited-run Cabriolet based on the hybrid-assisted Carrera GTS, with exterior graphics, badging, and cabin details inspired by Porsche designs from the 1970s and early 1980s.
Is the 2026 Porsche 911 a full redesign?
No, the 2026 Porsche 911 is not a full redesign. It largely carries over the updated design, digital instrument panel, and other changes introduced with the 2025 mid-cycle refresh.
Are all 2026 Porsche 911 models hybrids?
No, only the GTS-based versions use Porsche's T-Hybrid system, including the Spirit 70. The Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera T, and GT3 models listed for 2026 retain non-hybrid flat-six engines.
Which Porsche 911 versions were dropped for 2026?
The GT3 RS, Turbo, Turbo 50 Years, and Turbo S do not carry over from the 2025 lineup into 2026. Their absence is a lineup change, not a redesign of the remaining 911 models.
Is the 2026 Porsche 911 meaningfully different from the 2025 model?
For most trims, no. The 2026 model keeps the major updates introduced for 2025, while adding the Spirit 70, making leather seats standard on the Carrera, and changing which high-performance variants remain in the lineup.