Production of 991-generation cars ceases
Carrera and Turbo derivatives no longer available to order
Porsche has ceased production of almost all 991-generation cars from Zuffenhausen.
The move, which was denied by a Porsche press office spokesman but confirmed by multiple other sources within the company, has invited speculation as to whether the factory infrastructure at Werk II is being converted to accommodate hybrid technology and associated new production concepts or whether the space is being used to prepare a larger number of GT cars. The theory for the latter scenario is derived from the fact that in comparison to the 997.2-generation cycle, the 991.2 GT2 RS is late to the fore, leaving just months before Porsche turns its 911 intentions to a new generation dubbed ‘992’. Freeing up the production line would provide Porsche with a platform to produce more GT3 RSS to meet demand.
“Carrera and Turbo derivatives are no longer available to order,” a source told Total 911. “Save for a few cars floating around which are already specced, the only car you can now order is a GTS. Some Porsche Centres may still have the capacity to order a Carrera T, depending whether they have sold out their allocation or not, but nothing else can now be built.”
Current orders for a GTS will mean a delivery of the vehicle late this year.
Total 911 recommends speaking with a sales representative at your nearest OPC for guidance.