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The digital athlete · 2019-2024The eighth generation: prices, weak points, checks and checklist. So you can assess condition, history and options with confidence.
With the eighth generation (992), Porsche took the step into the digital age from 2019. Immediately recognisable on the outside: the wide "Turbo body" is now standard on every model, a substantial visual gain for the base car too.
Technically, the 992.1 marks a milestone: the further developed 3.0-litre twin-turbo engines (9A2 Evo) use piezo injectors for the first time, for an even more precise fuel flow. The entirely new 8-speed PDK is already designed to accommodate future hybridisation. Inside, the "Advanced Cockpit" with digital instruments dominates. A high-tech sports car whose complexity, however, calls for specific knowledge at the point of purchase.
Carrera, 450 Nm
Carrera S, 530 Nm
0 to 100 km/h (Carrera S)
PDK, hybrid-ready
The 9A2 Evo engine sets new standards in efficiency and response.
385 PS · 450 Nm
450 PS · 530 Nm
A transmission revolution
For the S and GTS only
The 992 is robust, but suffers from "modern" problems.
The engines are regarded as very durable. The charge air coolers moved from the wings to a position directly under the rear lid (better efficiency).
The 992 is a computer on wheels. The PCM (Porsche Communication Management) had substantial problems at first.
Many 992s (particularly with rear-axle steering) have a lithium starter battery as standard. It is light, but extremely expensive.
248 pages of expert knowledge on the 992.1 Carrera and Carrera S: detailed weak points (software versions, battery check), engine codes, specification details, inspection checklists, production figures, value-enhancing options and price forecasts.
Technological leadership has its price when it comes to servicing.
| Work / fault | Approx. cost (€) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium battery (LiFePO4) | 1,500 - 2,000 | Replacement after a failure |
| PDK transmission (8-speed) | 5,000 - 15,000+ | Replacement (little repair experience) |
| High-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) | 1,500 - 3,000 | Replacement |
| Water pump | 600 - 1,200 | Vacuum leak |
| Door handle mechanism | 300 - 600 | Per side |
| PDCC / rear-axle steering | 2,000 - 4,000+ | If it fails |
| Software updates | Variable | Often only at a Porsche Centre |
| Model | Current price range |
|---|---|
| Carrera (base) | €100,000 - €140,000 |
| Carrera S | €115,000 - €160,000 |
| Manual | Rare, often stable in price |
Factor: options such as Sport Chrono, the sports exhaust system (SAGA) and Bose/Burmester are essential for resale. Without the sports exhaust, the 992 is acoustically very reserved.
The strategic conclusion: A technologically brilliant 911 with extremely high everyday quality. The engines are reliable, the electronics are the challenge.
Pay meticulous attention to the software version (PCM 6.0) and to the condition of the lithium battery. A Carrera S with the manual gearbox is the best long-term investment.
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