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Porsche 991 engine options

Different engine types for the Porsche 911 (991) from 2011 to 2019

For the 991-generation 911, built from 2011 to 2019, the table lists ten versions of the 24-valve, direct-injection flat-six. The Carrera and Carrera S move from the 3.4 and 3.8 of the 991.1 to the twin-turbo 3.0 of the 991.2. The Turbo, Turbo S and GT2 RS are turbocharged, while the GT3 and GT3 RS remain naturally aspirated. Outputs range from 350 to 700 hp, with chain-driven camshafts across the range. Note your 991's exact engine code: it determines which parts to choose.

Petrol Carrera / Carrera S

Petrol Carrera / Carrera S
VersionPeriodEngine codeDisplacement (L)Power (hp)FuelCarburettor / InjectionCylinders / ValvesTiming driveTorque (Nm)Remarks
Carrera (3.4)2011–2016MA1.043.436350PetrolDirect injectionFlat-6 / 24Chain390 @ 5600991.1
Carrera S (3.8)2011–2016MA1.033.800400PetrolDirect injectionFlat-6 / 24Chain440 @ 5600991.1
Carrera (3.0)2016–2019MDC.KA (twin-turbo)2.981370PetrolDirect injection + twin-turboFlat-6 / 24Chain450 @ 1700991.2
Carrera S (3.0)2016–2019MDC.HA (twin-turbo)2.981420PetrolDirect injection + twin-turboFlat-6 / 24Chain500 @ 1700991.2

Turbo / GT

Turbo / GT
VersionPeriodEngine codeDisplacement (L)Power (hp)FuelCarburettor / InjectionCylinders / ValvesTiming driveTorque (Nm)Remarks
Turbo2013–2019MA1.71 (then MDA.BA)3.800520 (then 540)PetrolDirect injection + twin-turboFlat-6 / 24Chain660
Turbo S2013–2019MA1.71 (then MDA.CA)3.800560 (then 580)PetrolDirect injection + twin-turboFlat-6 / 24Chain700
GT32013–2016MA1.753.800475PetrolDirect injectionFlat-6 / 24Chain440 @ 6250Naturally aspirated
GT3 RS2015–2016MA1.763.996500PetrolDirect injectionFlat-6 / 24Chain460 @ 6250
GT32017–2019MDG.GA3.996500PetrolDirect injectionFlat-6 / 24Chain460 @ 6000991.2
GT2 RS2017–2019MDH.NA (twin-turbo)3.800700PetrolDirect injection + twin-turboFlat-6 / 24Chain750 @ 2500

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