2022 Porsche 911

The current generation of Porsche 911 coupe, known as 992, first hit the streets in 2020. At the time, Porsche only offered it in three trims - far from the twenty-something trims available by the end of the prior model's run. Since then, however, Porsche has been growing the lineup. That continues for 2022 with the addition of the GT3, a 9,000-rpm screamer with an exclusive engine and race-car roots.

Other notable updates for the 2022 911 sports car include new operating software within the carryover 10.9-inch infotainment screen. The updated system includes more connected services - complimentary for three years - and new Android Auto compatibility. Lastly, a new remote parking feature is now available on PDK-equipped cars.

Porsche doesn't make it easy to pick a 911. First off, you must choose a body style - either the classic hardtop coupe, the quirky half-roof Targa, or the convertible. The Targa is its own model

From there, pick a tier of performance. There's the base Carrera, Carrera S, Turbo, Turbo S, and GT3. All but the GT3 are available as either a hardtop or convertible. Note that the Targa is its own unique trim that comes in base or S form.

Prices begin at just over six figures for a hardtop 911 Carrera and stretch to $220,000 or so for a 911 Turbo Convertible. No, these prices don't factor in the many available options.

Moving up the 911 trim ladder results in progressively better performance. The entire range is primarily anchored by two engines: the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six and the twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six. Both match up to a standard PDK transmission, which is Porsche's dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The smaller engine is also available with a seven-speed manual for no added cost.

The big news this year is the 911 GT3. It gets a new and exclusive 4.0-liter flat-six that does without turbocharging. This naturally-aspirated engine makes power the old-fashioned way: via a stratospheric redline and a power band that bundles all the power towards the upper register of the tachometer. Porsche says it can rev to 9,000 rpm and accelerate to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds.

All-wheel drive is standard on the Turbo and Targa models but optional on the rear-drive Carrera and Carrera S models. The GT3 is strictly rear-wheel drive.

Porsche builds the 911 for four people, but the back seat is puny at just 27 inches of legroom. Best to use the space to augment the mere 4.6 cubic feet of front trunk space. On coupes, the rear seats fold down for a smidge more practicality.

Despite the 911's high price point, more safety equipment is found on the options sheet rather than the standard equipment list. Porsche does build every model with automatic emergency braking and front and rear parking sensors as standard, but that's it. Anything else must be purchased separately, including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, and a surround-view camera.

New for this year is a remote parking feature. Available on PDK-equipped models, remote park allows owners to pull their car in or out of a parking space via their smartphone.

For 2022, Porsche has updated the infotainment software found in the 911's 10.9-inch color touchscreen. The new software, which was first rolled out in the Taycan EV, introduces Android Auto compatibility for the first time and also features more comprehensive cloud services. Wired and wireless smartphone connections are standard, as is SiriusXM and navigation.

There are no larger optional screens, but buyers can buy an enhanced stereo from either Bose or Burmester, the latter costing more than $5,000. A head-up display is also available.

The base 911 Carrera is a swanky start to Porsche's iconic sports car. On the outside, the only giveaway this is a base model is the subtle 'Carrera' badging; otherwise, the LED lighting, staggered 19- and 20-inch wheels, and quad exhaust tips spell out suggest top-tier performance.

Inside, the 911 Carrera treats buyers to partial leather upholstery, heated front seats with four-way adjustment, dual-zone automatic climate control, and Porsche cloud services. Instrumentation is analog and paddle shifters are standard.

Porsche's list of optional equipment has become something of a trope at this point for how elaborate and ostentatious it can be. There are the practical options, such as the $2,300 18-way sport seats, and then there are the absurd: painted keys and a matching leather pouch for $540; different colored seatbelts for $420; and aluminum pedals and footrest for $630.

We're focusing on the more practical selections. If you can only have one option, we recommend the $2,790 Sport Chrono package, which features additional drive modes, launch control, active driveline mounts, and a small chronometer that is featured prominently atop the dash. The package also buys three years of access to Porsche's Track Precision App, which displays data and analysis from the car's systems in the app.

Another noteworthy option is the $5,350 Premium Package. It bundles Bose audio, dynamic exterior lighting, ventilated front seats, lane-change assist, power-folding mirrors, and ambient lighting. A heated steering wheel is $280, a sunroof is $1,560, and leather upholstery is $2,840.

The Carrera is available as a coupe and cabriolet, the latter costing about $12,000 more than the former.

The Carrera S swaps out the 379-horse engine in the base Carrera for the high-output, 443-horse version. The hotter engine does come with staggered 20/21 inch wheels, but otherwise, the standard feature list doesn't change from the base model.

As for options, Porsche does give buyers the choice of a few more performance goodies, such as rear-axle steering and a sport suspension that lowers the car 10 mm.

Perhaps most notable is the available seven-speed manual transmission. It's a no-cost option for those inclined to shift their own gears. Like the base model, the S is available as both a coupe and cabriolet.

The Targa is in many ways similar to the Carrera, as the two share the same powertrain and standard equipment. But the Targa earns a unique spot in the lineup for its novel pseudo-convertible design.

The Targa roof features a removable roof panel that can be automatically stowed via a power-operated armature. The rear glass and pillars remain fixed in place, so with the roof removed it looks similar to the old T-top design popular in some 1970s and 1980s cars. While the convertible models allow operation of the top at low speeds, the Targa must be stopped before raising or lowering the roof panel.

The Targa is also available in 443-horse S form, where it also offers the seven-speed manual as a no-cost option.

The Turbo is the flagship luxury 911. It features its own 3.8-liter flat-six engine that generates 572 horsepower, enough to allow for a 2.7-second 0-60 mph run and a top speed of nearly 200 mph.

The Turbo justifies its massive price hike over the Targa by adding in additional standard features, including 14-way ventilated power seats, leather upholstery, and the contents of the Sport Chrono and Premium packages. Other features, such as the active safety equipment, remain optional.

The Turbo is available as a coupe and cabriolet, as is the similar but more powerful Turbo S.

The GT3 is the track rat's 911. Just as the Turbo model aims for luxury-ensconced speed, the GT3 is all about blistering, raw performance. It starts with the unique, high-revving engine and extends beyond that with its ample use of lightweight materials, upgraded brakes, specially-developed summer tires, and improved aerodynamics. The result of these changes is the most track-ready, race-ready 911 in the lineup.

Inside, buyers are treated to the standard interior found in the Carrera, with some slight differences. The seats are upholstered in race-tex; the steering wheel features a knob to switch the drive modes, and the shift lever for the PDK resembles a manual.

Unlike other models, the GT3 is only available as a hardtop and with rear-wheel drive.

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