28-03-2025
2026 Porsche 911 Carrera Now Costs More Than a Loaded Corvette Z06
Porsche released pricing for the 2026 , with the cost of the entry Carrera model rising by nearly $8000.
The new model year Carrera starts at $129,950, but at least the increased fare now includes a leather package that previously cost $2840.
With the White House announcing earlier this week, it's unclear if the 911's price is done climbing.
Until the C8-generation Chevy Corvette ZR1 shows up later this year and takes the crown, the title of the "ultimate Corvette" belongs to the Z06. It's got a 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank V-8 that makes 670 horsepower, it launches from zero to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, and you can go pick up a loaded 3LZ coupe model right now for $127,345. Or, for $129,950, you can go buy the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera.
Porsche's online configurator has been updated to include pricing for the 2026 911 lineup, and the base Carrera's price has jumped by $7855 compared with 2025. Minus the most recently revealed 992.2 models, which only increased slightly, pricing for the rest of the 911 saw similarly large increases.
Starting prices for each model in lineup are now as follows:
Carrera cabriolet, $143,150
Carrera T coupe, $140,950
Carrera T cabriolet, $154,150
Carrera S coupe, $148,650
Carrera S cabriolet, $161,850
Carrera GTS coupe, $172,050
Carrera 4 GTS coupe, $179,850
Carrera GTS cabriolet,$185,250
Carrera 4 GTS cabriolet, $193,050
Targa 4 GTS, $193,050
GT3/GT3 Touring, $224,750
If you're expecting major changes for all that extra cash, you'll be sorely disappointed. Porsche announced earlier this week that 2026 911 models are getting an updated infotainment system that adds support for a range of third-party apps. There were also a number of changes to the leather options for the Carrera, and Porsche now preps the roof for roof racks out of the box. There are also several new Paint to Sample colors, as well as new color and decal combinations for the Carrera T and GT3.
There's also a chance that the new tariffs on all imported cars will result in Porsche's raising the cost of the 911 again. Car and Driver reached out to Porsche to ask if these price increases are related to the tariffs or just a result of the model year change. We also asked if customers with orders in right now will be price-protected or if they'll have to pay a higher amount once the tariffs go into effect. We will update this story when we hear back.
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