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Porsche · Sports Car · 2019–2024

Porsche 911 992

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

4.3 / 5.0 · Based on 6 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

510–525 PS

4.0L Benzin

992 GT3 manual — the return of the gearstick

Legendary!
Most Reliable Engine

480 PS

3.0L Turbo Benzin

6 weaknesses

Good Choice

Body Variants

The Porsche 911 992 is available as Coupé and Cabrio — choose your body type for specific insurance data:

Generations


Engine Overview

The Porsche 911 992 is available with 11 engine variants — from 385 to 650 hp.

Carrera · Benziner· 385 PS
2019 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
Carrera 4 · Benziner· 385 PS
2019 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
Carrera 4 GTS · Benziner· 480 PS
2021 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
Carrera 4S · Benziner· 450 PS
2019 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
Carrera GTS · Benziner· 480 PS
2021 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
Carrera S · Benziner· 450 PS
2019 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
GT3 · Benziner· 510 PS
2021 2024
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
GT3 RS · Benziner· 525 PS
2022 2024
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
S/T · Benziner· 525 PS
2023 2024
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
Turbo · Benziner· 581 PS
2020 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses
Turbo S · Benziner· 650 PS
2020 2024
Good Choice 6 weaknesses

The Porsche Carrera (Benziner, 385 PS) has the DKCA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche Carrera 4 (Benziner, 385 PS) has the DKCA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche Carrera 4 GTS (Benziner, 480 PS) has the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche Carrera 4S (Benziner, 450 PS) has the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche Carrera GTS (Benziner, 480 PS) has the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche Carrera S (Benziner, 450 PS) has the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche GT3 (Benziner, 510 PS) has the DRM (4.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 10 known weaknesses.

The Porsche GT3 RS (Benziner, 525 PS) has the DRM (4.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 10 known weaknesses.

The Porsche S/T (Benziner, 525 PS) has the DRM (4.0L) — rated: "Be Careful", 10 known weaknesses.

The Porsche Turbo (Benziner, 581 PS) has the DKEA (3.8L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

The Porsche Turbo S (Benziner, 650 PS) has the DKH (3.8L Turbo) — rated: "Good Choice", 6 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Recall — Hazard Light Software

Software fault on 8,666 vehicles: the hazard lights do not activate reliably during emergency braking. Free software update at the dealer.

Symptoms: No visible symptoms — hazard lights do not respond correctly during emergency braking
Low

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 48 weaknesses have been documented for the Porsche 911 992 (2019–2024) — 39 engine-related and 9 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Body, Electronics, Suspension. Considered reliable: DKCA (3.0L Turbo), DKKA (3.0L Turbo), DKEA (3.8L Turbo).

911 (MDG.GA, 2019–2020) — Be Careful: Recall: defective connecting rods (718, 2021 batch), Lash cap detaches — oil pump blocks, Elevated oil consumption during track use. Power: 510 PS.

911 (DRM, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Sumabore coating defect — early production, Lash cap detaches — oil pump blocked, Oil drain insert pulls out of CFRP tank. Power: 510 PS.

911 (DRM, 2022–2024) — Be Careful: Sumabore coating defect — early production, Lash cap detaches — oil pump blocked, Oil drain insert pulls out of CFRP tank. Power: 525 PS.

What to watch out for with the Porsche 911? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Porsche 911 992 have? +
The Porsche 911 992 has 39 known engine weaknesses and 9 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Porsche 911 992? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: DKCA (3.0L Turbo), DKKA (3.0L Turbo), DKEA (3.8L Turbo), DKH (3.8L Turbo). The most reliable engine is the DKKA (3.0L Turbo) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the DRM (4.0L).
Which Porsche 911 992 engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Porsche 911 992. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 6 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Porsche 911 992 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Porsche 911 992 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} 375 kW from a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, 9,000 rpm, manual gearbox — on track the purest driving machine of the 992 era. But the engine only comes alive above 5,000 rpm, and in third gear you're well past 150. On country roads you're permanently driving below the enjoyment zone — you can never rev the naturally aspirated engine to where it wakes up. Those wanting twisty roads with a gearbox should take the GTS: the biturbo delivers its torque from 2,500 rpm, the fun starts at legal speeds. In Touring spec without rear spoiler the most complete driver's Porsche of the generation — but only with track days in the calendar.
Is the Porsche 911 992 worth buying used? +
The Porsche 911 992 is a good choice as a used car — 4 of 6 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Porsche 911 992? +
The Porsche 911 992 is available with engine variants from 385 to 650 hp. Petrol: MDG.GA (4.0L), DKCA (3.0L Turbo), DKKA (3.0L Turbo), DKEA (3.8L Turbo), DKH (3.8L Turbo), DRM (4.0L).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee