2025 Porsche 911 Specifications and Ownership Guide
The updated 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six without the GTS T-Hybrid system. The Carrera GTS uses a different 3.6-litre T-Hybrid powertrain. Inside, the centre touchscreen measures 10.9 inches, while the separate driver display measures 12.6 inches. Those distinctions matter when comparing UAE advertisements, equipment lists and ownership requirements.
Guide basis — This is a research-based specification and ownership guide using Porsche launch documents and a dated UAE press-car configuration. We have not road-tested the cars described here, measured their performance or inspected the individual vehicles being advertised. Manufacturer figures are identified below. Porsche Repair Dubai is an independent workshop.
Start with the exact car
- Confirm the VIN, model year, variant, body style and market specification.
- Separate Carrera engine figures from GTS combined-system figures.
- Check fitted options against the build record rather than a generic review.
- Compare dated UAE prices on the same equipment and tax basis.
- Use records, inspection findings and diagnostic results to judge a used example.
What “2025 Porsche 911” means in this guide
- This page keeps its original 2025 scope.
- It focuses on the updated Carrera and Carrera GTS unveiled in May 2024 and sold as 2025 model-year cars in Porsche’s model-year launch material.
- It also identifies the Carrera S announced in January 2025.
- It does not substitute today’s configurator prices or later powertrains into a 2025 comparison.
- A registration date alone does not establish the model year or specification.
- A car first registered in 2025 may have been built earlier, and different variants can change at different times.
- Ask for the VIN-linked build information, original sales specification and first-registration documents.
- The facelift designation often called 992.2 is useful shorthand, but the actual variant and equipment record should settle the comparison.
Porsche’s 2025 model-year announcement for Canada confirms the updated Carrera/GTS model-year context. It does not establish UAE equipment, stock or delivery dates.
Carrera and Carrera GTS specifications
The following figures describe the updated Coupé variants in Porsche’s launch material. Cabriolet, Targa, all-wheel-drive variants and optional packages need their own matching data. PS means metric horsepower and should not be relabelled as an identical number of mechanical hp.
| Specification | 911 Carrera Coupé | 911 Carrera GTS Coupé |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six | 3.6-litre flat-six with an electrically assisted exhaust turbocharger |
| Hybrid system | No GTS T-Hybrid system | T-Hybrid, including an electric motor integrated into the PDK |
| Output | 290 kW / 394 PS | 398 kW / 541 PS combined system output |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 610 Nm combined system torque |
| Transmission | 8-speed PDK | 8-speed PDK |
| Manufacturer 0–100 km/h | 4.1 seconds, or 3.9 seconds with Sport Chrono | 3.0 seconds with Launch Control |
| Manufacturer top speed | 294 km/h | 312 km/h |
Sources for the comparison are Porsche’s 28 May 2024 Carrera and GTS launch release and 911 engine and gearbox technical press kit. These are manufacturer specifications, not results recorded by our workshop. Acceleration figures do not predict an individual used car’s condition or performance in Dubai traffic.
Why the GTS needs its own description
The GTS is not the Carrera’s 3.0-litre engine with a small assist system added. Its 3.6-litre engine, electric turbocharger and transmission-integrated motor form a different powertrain. Its quoted 541 PS is the combined system output, not the combustion engine’s output alone. Porsche’s 2025 Carrera GTS overview explains the model’s powertrain. Ask the seller to identify the exact variant.
For an ownership assessment, ask a workshop to identify the exact powertrain and confirm the diagnostic coverage needed before accepting the booking. An inspection of a T-Hybrid car should include the relevant system warnings and diagnostic findings. High-voltage components require appropriately trained personnel and model-specific procedures. A general mechanical inspection does not establish high-voltage battery health.
Where the Carrera S and manual Carrera T fit
Porsche announced the updated Carrera S on 8 January 2025 with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine producing 353 kW / 480 PS and 530 Nm, paired with an eight-speed PDK. See the regional Carrera S announcement. Its figures should not be inserted into the base Carrera column.
A manual gearbox claim also needs a variant check. The updated Carrera T has a six-speed manual, as described in Porsche’s regional Carrera T announcement ahead of its November 2024 Dubai appearance. That does not make a manual transmission available on every updated Carrera or GTS. Ask the seller to explain any advertisement that lists a seven-speed manual for one of those cars.
The screens and equipment buyers should verify
The updated cockpit has a 12.6-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a 10.9-inch central PCM touchscreen. See Porsche’s 911 interior technical press kit for the display and seating layout. The launch release distinguishes standard Matrix LED headlights from optional HD Matrix LED headlights.
| Equipment | Launch specification | Check on the car |
|---|---|---|
| Driver and centre displays | 12.6-inch driver display and 10.9-inch centre PCM touchscreen | Display operation, controls and connectivity |
| Headlights | Matrix LED standard, HD Matrix LED optional | Build specification and actual lamp functions |
| Coupé seating | Two seats standard, 2+2 configuration optional | Presence and condition of the rear seats |
| Surround View and adaptive cruise control | Listed as options on the cited UAE GTS configuration | VIN-linked equipment record and functional checks |
This comparison uses the launch sources linked above. Confirm market-specific equipment on the individual car.
- For a particular car, use its equipment record and a functional check.
- Confirm the cameras, parking sensors, seat adjustments, climate controls, phone connection and any fitted driver-assistance features.
- Do not assume adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera, a front-axle lift system or a particular audio package is standard simply because another reviewed car had it.
- Market differences extend to connected services.
- The January 2025 regional Carrera S release limited availability of Porsche Connect and the Track Precision app within its region at that time.
- Before valuing an app-based feature in a UAE sale, confirm local support, account transfer, subscription terms and operation for that VIN with Porsche.
Rear seats also deserve a physical check. Porsche described the updated Coupé as a two-seater as standard, with a 2+2 configuration available as an option. If occasional rear seating matters, confirm the actual car’s configuration and suitability before buying.
Historical UAE price example from July 2024
A useful historical reference is Porsche’s UAE 911 Carrera GTS press-car specification sheet. It identifies a 2025 model-year car with an order date of 2 July 2024. Its configuration summary lists the following amounts.
| Document entry | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle type price | AED 663,800 |
| Listed options | AED 134,580 |
| Configured total | AED 798,380 |
These figures describe that documented configuration. They are not a current UAE retail tariff, a starting price for every 911 or a used-car valuation. The summary does not itemise VAT, so no tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive interpretation is assumed here. The sheet lists Surround View and adaptive cruise control among its options, illustrating why equipment affects comparisons.
Porsche’s regional launch releases said the Carrera/GTS could be ordered in May 2024 and the updated Carrera S in January 2025. Those dated announcements do not confirm stock today. For a purchase, obtain a written UAE quote showing the precise variant, model year, options, VAT treatment, registration and delivery charges, warranty terms and expected delivery date.
For used cars, compare similar mileage, condition, provenance and specification. A cheaper advertisement can lose its advantage once missing equipment, worn consumables or overdue work is priced. Ask for inspection evidence and a repair estimate before using a low asking price as the main reason to buy.
Ownership and pre-purchase inspection checks
A specification guide cannot establish whether a particular 911 is a good purchase. The useful next step is to connect the seller’s claims to documents, visible condition and test results. Ask for written findings that separate confirmed defects from items needing further investigation.
Identity, history and warranty
- Match the VIN across the vehicle, registration and service records.
- Establish the original market, import history, ownership changes and any recorded accident repairs.
- Obtain invoices rather than relying only on a service-book stamp.
- Ask what work was done, which parts and fluids were used, and whether the records show a continuous history.
Have Porsche confirm any outstanding campaigns and the warranty position for the specific car. Transferability, market restrictions, modifications and the conditions of any third-party warranty need checking in writing. Do not assume that a “2025” advertisement automatically means remaining manufacturer coverage.
Match the inspection to the powertrain and fitted options
- For a Carrera, confirm the 3.0-litre engine and its service records.
- For a GTS, confirm coverage of the 3.6-litre T-Hybrid system, transmission-integrated motor and relevant control units before booking.
- A generic fault scan is not a high-voltage battery-health assessment.
- Record any limits to the workshop’s diagnostic coverage.
- Identify the fitted brake package and price worn consumables against that specification.
- Check tyre fitment, wheels, accessible underbody areas, cooling-system condition and air-conditioning operation.
- If a front-axle lift, cameras or other optional systems are fitted, include functional checks rather than assuming they work because they appear on the build sheet.
Agree whether a safe road assessment is included and record gearbox behaviour, warnings and abnormal noises. Launch-control demonstrations are unnecessary. The pre-purchase inspection service explains the wider inspection scope and its limitations.
Build an ownership budget from findings
Separate immediate safety work, overdue scheduled servicing and future wear items. Request an itemised estimate with parts specification, labour, tax and warranty terms. For routine servicing, follow the vehicle’s applicable schedule rather than a generic interval copied from another model.
To arrange an assessment, see our Porsche pre-purchase inspection service. Confirm the scope for your exact 911, including T-Hybrid diagnostic coverage where applicable. For work on a car you already own, use the Porsche 911 repair page and describe the symptoms, warnings and recent repairs.
2025 Porsche 911 questions
Is every 2025 Porsche 911 a hybrid?
No. The updated Carrera has a 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine without the GTS T-Hybrid system. The updated Carrera GTS uses the 3.6-litre T-Hybrid powertrain. Verify the actual variant and model year before comparing specifications.
Does it have a 12.3-inch centre touchscreen?
No. Porsche’s launch material specifies a 10.9-inch centre PCM touchscreen and a separate 12.6-inch digital driver display.
Can I buy the updated Carrera or GTS with a manual?
The updated Carrera and Carrera GTS described here have an eight-speed PDK. The updated Carrera T is a separate variant with a six-speed manual. Check the exact model rather than treating all 911 transmission choices as interchangeable.
What did a 2025 Carrera GTS cost in the UAE?
The dated UAE press-car configuration above totals AED 798,380 including its listed options. It is one historical example, not a complete 2025 price list or today’s selling price. Request a quote with equipment, tax treatment and fees clearly specified.
Does low mileage remove the need for an inspection?
No. Storage, accident history, tyre condition, modifications and missing service records can matter at low mileage. Agree an inspection scope that combines documents, physical checks, relevant diagnostics and a safe road assessment where appropriate.
Was this guide based on a road test?
No. It uses identified Porsche documents and provides an independent workshop checklist. We make no first-hand driving, measured fuel-economy or individual-car inspection claims for this article.
Planning a 911 inspection?
Send the model year, variant, VIN details and the seller’s specification. Tell us which concerns you want investigated so we can confirm the inspection scope and provide a quote before work begins.