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Engine / Motors
7 Options
3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine...
Drivetrain Options
3 Drivetrains
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Transmissions
5 Options
Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 7-spd
Vehicle Classification
Minicompact Cars
Official EPA regulatory class
Technical Architecture Analysis

Executive Specifications Findings

The 2018 Porsche 911 is certified across 51 configurations with 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4L 8-Cylinder Engine, 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4.8L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (AM-S7) or Manual 7-spd or Automatic (AM-S8) or Automatic (S8) or Manual 6-spd. EPA classified under the Minicompact Cars / Large Cars / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Two Seaters / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category.

Certified Technical Data: Specifications reflect official vehicle configurations filed with the EPA and NHTSA. Values represent factory certified architectures and do not include unverified aftermarket modifications.
Certified Platform Architecture
  • • Certified Configurations: 51 factory trim permutation(s).
  • • Engine Families: 3L 6-Cylinder Engine • 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine • 4L 8-Cylinder Engine • 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain • 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine • 4L 6-Cylinder Engine • 4.8L 8-Cylinder Engine.
  • • Drivetrain Layouts: Rear-Wheel Drive • 4-Wheel Drive • All-Wheel Drive.
  • • Transmission Types: Automatic (AM-S7) • Manual 7-spd • Automatic (AM-S8) • Automatic (S8) • Manual 6-spd.
  • • Platform Family: 7th Generation (2015–2019).
Configuration Matrix

Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (51)

Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation

Configuration / Model Engine & Displacement Cylinders Induction / Tech Transmission Drivetrain Fuel System
911 Carrera Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera S Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera S Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4 Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4S Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Targa 4 Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Targa 4S Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera S Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera S Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4 Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4S Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera GTS Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Targa 4S Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4 GTS Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Targa 4 Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Targa 4 GTS Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera T Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera GTS Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4 GTS Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Targa 4 GTS Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd 4-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Turbo Minicompact Cars 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S7) All-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Turbo Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S7) All-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Turbo S Minicompact Cars 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S7) All-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Turbo S Cabriolet Minicompact Cars 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S7) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera Turbo Large Cars 4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera Turbo Executive Large Cars 4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Large Cars 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 8 Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium Gas or Electricity
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive Large Cars 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 8 Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium Gas or Electricity
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ST Large Cars 4L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain 8 Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium Gas or Electricity
Panamera Turbo ST Large Cars 4L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Turbo S Exclusive Minicompact Cars 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S7) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Macan Turbo Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S7) All-Wheel Drive Premium
911 Carrera T Minicompact Cars 3L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 7-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
Macan Turbo Kit Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 3.6L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Turbocharged Automatic (AM-S7) All-Wheel Drive Premium
911 GT3 Two Seaters 4L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
Cayenne Turbo Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 4.8L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
Cayenne Turbo S Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 4.8L 8-Cylinder Engine 8 Turbocharged Automatic (S8) All-Wheel Drive Premium
911 GT2 RS Two Seaters 3.8L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Automatic (AM-S7) Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 GT3 Touring Two Seaters 4L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
911 GT3 Two Seaters 4L 6-Cylinder Engine 6 Naturally Aspirated Manual 6-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Premium
Regulatory Standards

Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture

Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities

EPA SIZE 40 CFR

EPA Regulatory Size Class

Minicompact Cars, Large Cars, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Two Seaters, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

EPA Certified Class
NCAP BODY FORMAT

NHTSA NCAP Body Formats

Standard passenger body configuration

NHTSA Tested Formats
ACTIVE SAFETY ADAS

Active Safety Architecture

Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.

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Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: Technical Specifications & Powertrain Architecture for the 2018 Porsche 911

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 Porsche 911

What engine options are available on the 2018 Porsche 911?

The 2018 Porsche 911 is certified with 3L and 3.8L and 4L and 3.6L and 4.8L 6-Cylinder / 8-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.

Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.

Source: EPA Certification Database

Does the 2018 Porsche 911 come in All-Wheel Drive (AWD)?

Yes. The 2018 Porsche 911 is available with Rear-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.

Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.

Compare AWD vs FWD fuel economy ratings →
Source: EPA Laboratory Drivetrain Registry

What transmissions are equipped on the 2018 Porsche 911?

Factory certification records list Automatic (AM-S7) or Manual 7-spd or Automatic (AM-S8) or Automatic (S8) or Manual 6-spd transmission architectures for the 2018 Porsche 911.

Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.

Source: EPA Certification Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.

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