Porsche 911 Carrera T - Crowned Sports Car of the Year at ‘What Car? Awards’
Taking the crown for the sixth time running, Porsche has made this category something of its own. This year, it was the turn of the 911 Carrera T to extend the tradition begun by the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0.
In presenting the 911 with the Sports Car of the Year Award, the What Car? judges commented: “The fact that the Porsche 911 Carrera T comes with a manual gearbox might seem like a small detail, but it means you have absolute control of the howling flat-six engine. The shift action and walnut gear knob are wonderfully tactile, too, while the Carrera T’s steering bombards you with information and is perfectly weighted. All of this explains why it’s the best sports car you can buy – yet it also feels like a surprisingly sensible choice because it rides well and is relatively practical.”
The Carrera T emphasises long-standing Porsche attributes of a characteristically emotive power delivery and a focused driving experience, with a manual six-speed transmission and sports exhaust system. The rarefied combination of two seats, three pedals and an evocative flat-six engine makes the Carrera T a great companion for any journey. Rear seats are a no-cost option.
Frank Moser, Vice-President 718 and 911 Model Line, Porsche AG, commented; “The 911 Carrera T is about concentrating on the essentials. The ‘T’ stands for Touring, and at Porsche this goes all the way back to the homologation of the 911 T in 1968. Pure driving pleasure, agile handling, emotive sound and a focus on the essentials are the distinguishing features of this rear-wheel drive sports car.”
Taking the crown for the sixth time running, Porsche has made this category something of its own. This year, it was the turn of the 911 Carrera T to extend the tradition begun by the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0.
In presenting the 911 with the Sports Car of the Year Award, the What Car? judges commented: “The fact that the Porsche 911 Carrera T comes with a manual gearbox might seem like a small detail, but it means you have absolute control of the howling flat-six engine. The shift action and walnut gear knob are wonderfully tactile, too, while the Carrera T’s steering bombards you with information and is perfectly weighted. All of this explains why it’s the best sports car you can buy – yet it also feels like a surprisingly sensible choice because it rides well and is relatively practical.”
The Carrera T emphasises long-standing Porsche attributes of a characteristically emotive power delivery and a focused driving experience, with a manual six-speed transmission and sports exhaust system. The rarefied combination of two seats, three pedals and an evocative flat-six engine makes the Carrera T a great companion for any journey. Rear seats are a no-cost option.
Frank Moser, Vice-President 718 and 911 Model Line, Porsche AG, commented; “The 911 Carrera T is about concentrating on the essentials. The ‘T’ stands for Touring, and at Porsche this goes all the way back to the homologation of the 911 T in 1968. Pure driving pleasure, agile handling, emotive sound and a focus on the essentials are the distinguishing features of this rear-wheel drive sports car.”
