The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S with MT Package: The Manual Returns

For years, the argument against buying a Porsche 911 Carrera S came down to one detail: if a driver wanted a manual transmission, Porsche steered them toward the Carrera T, a car built around less power and a more purist mission. The Carrera S, with its extra horsepower and standard all-wheel-drive availability, meant an automatic gearbox and nothing else. The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S with MT Package erases that trade-off entirely.

Porsche confirmed the new variant in August 2026, after what the company described as direct customer demand for a manual gearbox in its more powerful Carrera. The MT Package brings a six-speed manual transmission back to the Carrera S for the North American market, available in both coupe and Cabriolet form, and pairs it with the Carrera S's 473-horsepower twin-turbocharged flat-six rather than the Carrera T's smaller, less powerful engine. For drivers who wanted the fastest manual 911 short of a GT model, Porsche just built it.

The MT Package isn't simply a transmission swap dropped into an otherwise unchanged car. Porsche bundled the manual gearbox with a specific set of performance hardware: standard rear-axle steering, a PASM Sport suspension that lowers ride height by 10 millimeters, the Sport Chrono Package, and center-lock wheels — a first for any Carrera S. A walnut-topped shift lever finishes the cabin, a small detail that signals how deliberately Porsche built this as its own model rather than a checkbox on an options list. The company also tuned the exhaust specifically for the MT Package, giving the manual Carrera S a distinct sound from its PDK-equipped sibling.

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Those center-lock wheels do more than look the part. Porsche says they save more than 17 pounds compared with the Carrera S's standard wheels, a meaningful figure on a car where every pound of unsprung mass affects how quickly the suspension responds to a change in the road surface. Combined with the lowered PASM Sport suspension and the standard rear-axle steering — a system that turns the rear wheels slightly counter to the fronts at low speed for tighter maneuvering, and in phase with the fronts at higher speed for added stability — the MT Package reads less like an accessory bundle and more like a dedicated chassis specification.

The numbers tell a story of restraint rather than outright speed. Porsche estimates the coupe reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top track speed of 191 mph on summer tires, and the coupe weighs 3,327 pounds. Those figures sit behind the PDK-equipped rear-wheel-drive Carrera S, which Porsche lists at 3.3 seconds to 60 mph. That gap is the point. A manual transmission will almost never out-accelerate a well-tuned dual-clutch automatic, and Porsche isn't pretending otherwise here. The MT Package exists for drivers who value the process of shifting over the fastest possible sprint time — rev-matching through a corner, choosing exactly when to change gears rather than letting software decide.

Buyers who want the open-air version have a nearly identical option. The 2027 Carrera S Cabriolet with MT Package carries the same 473-horsepower engine and the same six-speed manual, with a Porsche-estimated 4.1-second run to 60 mph — a small penalty for the Cabriolet's additional structural weight, one most drivers choosing this configuration will consider worth paying.

Inside the cabin, the MT Package leans on details that reward a driver's attention without asking for their patience. Lightweight glass and reduced interior insulation, both part of the package's standard specification, cut down on isolation between driver and road, letting more of the mechanical sound and feel reach the cabin than in a standard Carrera S. That's a deliberate trade Porsche has made on its GT models for years, and its arrival on a non-GT Carrera S signals how seriously the brand treated this project. The car's core technology — Porsche Communication Management, the digital gauge cluster, driver-assistance systems — carries over unchanged from the standard Carrera S, so nothing about daily usability is sacrificed in pursuit of the manual gearbox's added engagement.

For a Chicagoland enthusiast, the MT Package's appeal has as much to do with where it gets driven as what it does on a spec sheet. A summer evening loop along the North Shore, top down in the Cabriolet, or a fall morning drive out toward Door County in the coupe, both ask for exactly the kind of engagement Porsche built this car around — a manual gearbox that rewards familiarity with a road rather than raw horsepower alone. It's a car built less for the shortest possible route up the Edens Expressway and more for the long way around.

Porsche's broader customization program extends fully to the MT Package. Buyers get access to the brand's full paint and interior selection, plus optional MT-specific exterior and interior packages developed to complement the model's more focused positioning. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes remain available for drivers who want to push the car further on track days, and lightweight bucket seats offer another way to shave weight for buyers chasing the sharpest possible driving experience. The breadth of that configurator reflects how Porsche has positioned the MT Package: not as a stripped-down purist's special, but as a fully realized Carrera S that happens to put the driver in charge of every gear change.

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The MT Package arrives alongside a broader moment for manual transmissions across Porsche's 911 lineup, from the Carrera T to the new GT3 S/C, both of which put shifting responsibility back in the driver's hands rather than a computer's. Where the GT3 S/C pursues that idea at the top of the range, with a naturally aspirated engine and an open roof, the Carrera S MT Package brings the same philosophy to a car built for a wider range of daily use — a manual 911 that still handles a commute as comfortably as it handles a weekend back road.

Pricing starts at $167,100 MSRP for the coupe and $181,000 MSRP for the Cabriolet, figures that exclude the delivery, processing and handling fee, options, taxes, title, registration and other applicable charges — a dealer sets the actual selling price. Porsche opened U.S. orders when it announced the model in August 2026, with deliveries expected to begin by the end of 2026, putting the MT Package on track to reach Porsche Lincolnwood well ahead of the broader 2027 model year rollout.

The MT Package's real significance sits in what it says about where Porsche believes manual transmissions still belong. The Carrera T made the case that a manual gearbox works best paired with less weight and less power, a purist's argument built around restraint. The MT Package makes a different argument entirely: that a manual transmission earns its place in a more powerful car too, provided the rest of the chassis is tuned to match it. Rear-axle steering, a lowered PASM Sport suspension, and center-lock wheels aren't concessions bolted onto a manual Carrera S — they're proof Porsche built the whole car around the idea that shifting for yourself and driving fast aren't mutually exclusive goals.

Interested in the manual Carrera S? Contact Porsche Lincolnwood to discuss ordering and availability.

(Sources: Porsche Newsroom and Car and Driver)

Quick Answers

The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S with MT Package brings a six-speed manual transmission back to the Carrera S for North America, pairing it with the standard 473-horsepower twin-turbo flat-six rather than the Carrera T’s smaller engine. The package adds standard rear-axle steering, a PASM Sport suspension lowered 10 millimeters, the Sport Chrono Package, and center-lock wheels. Offered as a coupe or Cabriolet, it reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds (coupe) or 4.1 seconds (Cabriolet). Pricing starts at $167,100 MSRP for the coupe and $181,000 MSRP for the Cabriolet. Porsche opened U.S. orders in August 2026, with deliveries expected by the end of 2026, and Porsche Lincolnwood can provide current ordering information for Chicagoland buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S available with a manual transmission?
Yes. The new MT Package brings a six-speed manual transmission to the 2027 Carrera S in North America, offered in both coupe and Cabriolet form.

2. How much does the 2027 Carrera S with MT Package cost?
The coupe starts at $167,100 MSRP and the Cabriolet at $181,000 MSRP, excluding delivery, processing and handling fees, options, taxes, title, registration and other applicable charges.

3. How is the MT Package different from a standard Carrera S?
Both produce 473 horsepower, but the MT Package adds a six-speed manual transmission plus standard rear-axle steering, lowered PASM Sport suspension, Sport Chrono, and center-lock wheels. The PDK-equipped Carrera S reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds versus 3.9 seconds for the MT Package coupe.

4. How does the Carrera S MT Package compare with the Carrera T?
Both offer manual transmissions and rear-wheel drive. The Carrera S MT Package produces 473 horsepower versus 388 horsepower for the Carrera T, and adds equipment like rear-axle steering and center-lock wheels not standard on the T.

5. Can I get the manual Carrera S as a convertible?
Yes. The 2027 Carrera S Cabriolet with MT Package offers the same 473-horsepower engine and six-speed manual, with a Porsche-estimated 4.1-second 0-to-60-mph time.

6. When can I order a 2027 Carrera S with MT Package?
Porsche opened U.S. orders in August 2026, with deliveries expected to begin by the end of 2026.

7. Will the Carrera S with MT Package be available at Porsche Lincolnwood?
Yes. Porsche Lincolnwood can provide current ordering information and availability for Chicagoland buyers as deliveries begin.

Key Specifications

Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six, 473 hp
Transmission: Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive only
0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds (coupe); 4.1 seconds (Cabriolet)
Top Track Speed: 191 mph (summer tires)
Curb Weight: 3,327 lbs (coupe)
Starting Price: $167,100 MSRP (coupe); $181,000 MSRP (Cabriolet)
Availability: U.S. orders opened August 2026; deliveries expected by end of 2026

Expert Summary

The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S with MT Package answers a specific request from drivers: a more powerful Carrera that still lets them operate a clutch and shift for themselves. Its 473-horsepower twin-turbo flat-six, six-speed manual, standard rear-axle steering and lowered PASM Sport suspension give the car a distinct place between the Carrera T and Porsche’s more specialized GT models. For Porsche Lincolnwood shoppers, the decision comes down less to the quickest 0-to-60 time and more to the experience of driving a 911 that asks them to participate in every mile.