In the United States, a manual transmission is now available as an option for the Porsche 911 Carrera S (992.2).

North American market exclusive: Porsche 911 Carrera S 6-speed manual transmission

This is another rather surprising announcement.

Surprisingly, Porsche has added a package to the 992.2-generation 911 Carrera S that allows customers to choose a manual transmission (MT), although this is exclusive to North America (meaning it can only be ordered in the North American market at the moment).

Wait, they're suddenly releasing a Carrera S with a manual transmission?

In the 992.2 generation, the only 911s that offered a manual transmission were the "Carrera T" and the "GT3 series," which I think added to the sense of exclusivity for those two models. So, it's surprising that they've broken that mold and released a manual transmission option for the Carrera S.

Porsche claims that the release of this manual transmission model is in response to enthusiastic customer demand, but I can't help but feel a little uneasy about accepting that explanation.

I mean, I'm sure there have been similar requests from enthusiastic customers up until now, asking for a manual transmission (MT) version.

If they release it, it will certainly sell well enough to meet expectations, and some people who bought a Carrera T solely for the manual transmission might even buy it again, so there seems to be plenty of demand.

That's why, to be honest, I'm a little worried about how Porsche will operate in the future, as they're suddenly changing a lot of things they haven't done before.

Currently, the Carrera S with a manual transmission is only available in the North American market, so it cannot be purchased in Japan or other regions. However, who knows what will happen in the future...

Anyway, let's take a look at the details of the MT Carrera S that was announced exclusively for North America.

• The MT package prioritizes analog driving, minimizing weight increase while offering more standard equipment than the regular 911 Carrera S.
• This builds upon the success established with the Carrera T.
• This applies only to rear-wheel-drive models of the Carrera S.

• Equipped with a 473hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine.
• It offers a very powerful and well-balanced setup, designed to provide a satisfying experience both in corners and in straight-line acceleration.
• The 911 Carrera S Coupe with the manual transmission package weighs only 3,327 pounds (approximately 1,509 kg), which is 11 pounds (approximately 5 kg) heavier than the 911 Carrera T Coupe.
• The standard brake system uses cast iron discs with a diameter of 408mm (front) and 380mm (rear), featuring a 6-piston fixed caliper at the front and a 4-piston fixed caliper at the rear.
• For further weight reduction, optional upgrades include Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) and carbon fiber bucket seats.
• The option of PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Brake Convergence) is another way the new Carrera S differs from the Carrera T.

• The new 911 Carrera S (with manual transmission package), available in both coupe and convertible versions, prioritizes driving enjoyment over maximum acceleration while offering a more powerful engine and a wider range of customization options.

• The following are included as standard equipment:
  • rear axle steering
  • PASM sports suspension that lowers the ride height by 10mm
  • Walnut shift knob

• Sports chrono package
  • Unique exhaust tuning
  • 4-Way Sport Seat Plus
  • Titanium exhaust port with black trim
  • Sport design front fascia

• Center-lock wheels, first offered on the 911 Carrera S model, are also standard equipment.
• The center-lock wheels are more than 17 pounds (approximately 7.7 kg) lighter than the standard 911 Carrera S wheels.

• The red "S" model emblem on the rear completes the visual differentiation (incidentally, this red "S" was inspired by a custom design favored by Porsche fans in North America).

• The following options are also available:
  • 14-way sports seat
  • 18-Way Sport Seat Plus
  • Lightweight, foldable bucket seat made of carbon fiber

• Seventeen body colors are available, and depending on availability, paint-to-sample (PTS) and paint-to-sample plus (PTS Plus) options are also available.
• With over 70 different leather interior configurations available, you can choose from a wide range of color combinations and trim options based on the material.

• Optional exterior and interior packages are also available to further personalize the new Carrera S.
• The exterior package includes:
  • HD Matrix Design headlights with a black and white color scheme.

• Ceramica-finished wheels
  • The "S" in the rear model name is red, and the "PORSCHE" lettering on the rear is white.
  • Lower housing of side mirror painted in the body color
  • Special door courtesy lights that display the 6-speed manual shift pattern.

• The interior package includes:
  • Seat center made of plaid Sporttex fabric with crayon-colored stripes.

• The seat belts and stitching match the seat stripes and harmonize with the Ceramica interior trim, which features black brushed aluminum accents.
  • A white accent ring has been added to the dial of the sports chronograph watch on the dashboard.

• Door sill guards have a black brushed aluminum finish.

Price of the new Porsche 911 Carrera S MT package in North America

The 2027 model year new 911 Carrera S (with manual transmission package) has already been available for order in North America since August 13, 2026, and the configurator is also open.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) in North America is $167,100 (approximately 26.6 million yen) for the coupe and $181,000 (approximately 28.81 million yen) for the convertible (an additional $2,350 is required for delivery and processing fees).

Vehicle deliveries are expected to begin by the end of 2026.

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Hmm, and as mentioned earlier, this Carrera S comes standard with center-lock wheels, and while the configurator shows that it's possible to change to 5-hole wheels as a free option, doing so doesn't lower the price.

I can't help but wonder if they included center locks as standard equipment from the start, since that would allow them to set a higher price... (sorry).

I guess it's a good thing that PCCB wasn't standard equipment, but an option...