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Porsche 911 Turbo 992 buying guide
The 992.1 Turbo and Turbo S, built from 2020 to 2024, use a 3.7 twin-turbo flat six, four-wheel drive and an eight-speed PDK gearbox, in coupé and cabriolet forms. Most of the known items are recall work and electrics.
The versions
- Turbo: 3,745cc twin-turbo flat six, 580PS, iron brakes with red calipers, five-bolt wheels, four square exhaust tips
- Turbo S: 650PS, carbon ceramic brakes with yellow calipers, centre-lock wheels, twin oval exhaust tips
- 8-speed PDK dual-clutch only, four-wheel drive
- Coupé and cabriolet
- Front axle lift was an option, not standard
- This page covers the 992.1 cars; the later 992.2 Turbo S is not covered here
What to check on a 992 Turbo
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
Recall work
What to look for: Ask the seller for confirmation from a Porsche centre that all recalls and service campaigns have been completed. On a centre-lock wheel car, ask specifically about the wheel bolt recall.
Why it matters: Campaigns on these cars include suspension locknuts that could stop the main fasteners being tightened properly, and the centre section of the rear brake light. A 2024 recall told owners of some model year 2024 cars with centre-lock wheels not to drive until the wheel fastening had been inspected and corrected. All are free at a Porsche centre.
Battery and trickle charging
What to look for: Ask how the car has been stored and whether it has been kept on a trickle charger. Watch for slow cranking, and check every system wakes up normally.
Why it matters: The lithium-ion battery can be damaged if the car sits for around six weeks without a charger, and alarms set off by bad weather can flatten it. A car that's been kept on a conditioner is a good sign.
Warning messages
What to look for: With the engine running and on the drive, watch the dash for messages such as a chassis system fault, a drive system message or reduced engine power. Ask whether any have appeared before and what was done.
Why it matters: Owners have reported warnings linked to the active drivetrain mounts and engine control, often cleared with a diagnostic visit. A Porsche centre or a specialist with current Porsche diagnostic equipment can read the stored faults.
Also in the full guide
- The active rear spoiler
- Rear lights and convertible roof
- Rattles and the servicing
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the 992 Turbo
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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Other generations
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General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Porsche.