Porsche 911 Trims: Carrera, GTS, GT3 & More

The Carrera suits someone who wants the core 911 experience without the sharper setup of a GTS or GT3. In newer generations it pairs rear-wheel drive, a twin-turbo flat-six, an automatic transmission, modern cabin technology, and road-friendly comfort.

The Carrera S is the stronger, sharper road-going step above the Carrera. Depending on the era, it adds more engine output, larger or upgraded brakes, and more performance-oriented suspension hardware while retaining rear-wheel drive and everyday usability.

The Carrera 4 adds all-wheel drive to the regular Carrera formula. In comparable years it keeps similar power, comfort, and cabin technology, but sends power to all four wheels for added traction. The Carrera remains rear-wheel drive.

The Carrera 4S combines all-wheel drive with the stronger S-model engine and braking hardware. On newer 992 models it also has a rear differential that helps put power down through corners. The Carrera 4 is the less aggressive all-wheel-drive version.

Pick the Carrera T if a manual gearbox and a more involved driving feel matter most. In recent generations it adds sport suspension, sport exhaust, and other driver-focused hardware. Pick the regular Carrera for the simpler, more comfort-oriented entry to the range.

The Carrera GTS makes sense if you want a more aggressive road car without moving to a GT3. GTS models bundle sharper suspension and stronger brakes, and the updated 992.2 versions add hybrid-assisted power. The Carrera S is the milder everyday performance step.

The main difference is traction: the Carrera GTS uses rear-wheel drive, while the Carrera 4 GTS uses all-wheel drive. On updated 992.2 cars, both share the hybrid-assisted GTS engine, sport suspension, automatic transmission, and upgraded brakes.

The Targa 4 has an automatic roof section, a fixed rollover bar, and wraparound rear glass. The Carrera 4 has the conventional 911 Coupe or Cabriolet body. In comparable recent years, both use all-wheel drive and the standard-output Carrera engine.

The Targa 4S adds the stronger S-model engine, larger brakes, and a rear differential designed to improve power delivery through corners. It keeps the Targa 4’s all-wheel drive, automatic roof, fixed bar, and wraparound rear glass.

Pick the Targa 4 GTS for the distinctive opening roof and open-air feel. Pick the Carrera 4 GTS for a conventional Coupe or Cabriolet body. In the newer hybrid era, both combine all-wheel drive with the GTS powertrain, sport suspension, and stronger brakes.

The Turbo S is the more powerful and more heavily equipped version. On newer 992 models it adds higher output and standard ceramic composite brakes while retaining the Turbo formula of all-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, rear-wheel steering, and a comfort-focused cabin.

Pick the Turbo for huge turbocharged power, all-wheel-drive traction, an automatic transmission, and greater long-distance comfort. Pick the GT3 for a high-revving engine, rear-wheel drive, sharper track-oriented handling, and a manual or automatic depending on the car and era.

The GT3 Touring keeps the GT3’s naturally aspirated engine and core track-developed chassis but removes the large fixed rear wing for a cleaner look. In recent generations, both have been built with either a manual or dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The GT3 RS is the more extreme track-focused car. In the 992 era it adds active aerodynamic parts, a much larger rear wing, more power, fixed-back carbon-fiber seats, and an automatic transmission. The regular GT3 is less specialized and also has a manual version.

The GT3 S/C is a lightweight, manual-only two-seat convertible with GT3 suspension and ceramic brakes. The GT3 90 F.A. is a 90-unit commemorative coupe based on the GT3 Touring, with heritage materials, numbered details, and manual or automatic transmission.