But Maybe Not A 911 Turbo Manual
New cars with manual transmissions are scarce, but the Porsche 911 still has a few stick shift options left in its sprawling lineup. In the current 992.2 generation, the 911 GT3 and the 911 Carrera T are both available with a six-speed manual, and in a recent interview with Evo, 911 line lead Michael Rösler said the automaker is considering other manual variants.
Rösler told the magazine that Porsche is “thinking about all the possibilities to get the customers a manual,” specifically discusses special editions, something he believed Porsche has missed out on recently. The brand’s ability to mix and match parts to make special editions like the Sport Classic has helped keep the 911’s appeal high, after all.
Manual Hybrids Unlikely
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The sprawling 911 lineup, with new variants launched at a regular cadence between redesigns, keeps customers paying attention to the brand. And the fact that Porsche is comfortable offering so many 911 variants at once means there should be room for some stick-shift specials. But the recently-adopted hybrid system, which integrates an electric motor with the PDK dual-clutch transmission, has precluded the manual in certain variants.
The hybrid system launched on the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, which previously had a high manual take rate. Rösler said that “about 50%” of American Carrera GTS buyers opted for a clutch pedal before the hybrid switchover. A hybrid 911 Turbo is also coming for the 2026 model year, so another manual version of that may not happen.
However, there are still plenty of other options for a manual outside the more powerful GTS and Turbo lines. Porsche could repackage the mechanical components of the GT3 into something akin to the instant-classic 911 R. And Road & Track notes that what appear to be GT3 convertible prototypes have been spotted testing, hinting at a new 911 Speedster.
Last Porsche Stick Shift Standing
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The discontinuation of the 718 Cayman coupe and 718 Boxster convertible (to make way for electric replacements) means the 911 is now the last regular-production Porsche with a clutch pedal. As cool as it would be to own a manual Cayenne or Macan, automatic transmissions or more than capable of delivering a Porsche-worthy driving experience in those four-door models, and potential sales likely wouldn’t justify the option. Porsche’s continued electrification push also makes another gasoline sports car unlikely.
