Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet — All Years
We have Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet specifications on file for 17 model years, 2010–2026, covering coupe trims. Across those years EPA data lists 2 different engines. Combined fuel economy runs from 24 to 29 mpg (UK) depending on year, engine and transmission. Select a year below for full engine, fuel economy, dimensions and safety data.
| Year | Engine(s) | Fuel | MPG (UK) | CO₂ g/km | NHTSA | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 283 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 271 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 273 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 273 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 273 | — | 1 | 10 |
| 2021 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 273 | — | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 275 | — | 6 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 28–29 | 228 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 28–29 | 228 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3L 6-cyl turbo | Premium Gasoline | 28–29 | 228 | — | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 251 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Premium Gasoline | 26 | 253 | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Premium Gasoline | 25–26 | 253 | — | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Premium Gasoline | 25–26 | 253 | — | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 263 | — | 4 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 263 | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Premium Gasoline | 25–26 | 251 | — | 1 | 1 |
Best and Worst Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Years: What the NHTSA Data Shows
Across the 12 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet model years from 2010 to 2022 that have NHTSA data, the typical year has about 5 owner complaints on file. These are the extremes:
Fewest owner complaints
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and rise with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so treat them as a pointer for what to inspect, not a reliability score. Model years after 2022 are left out because they have had little time to accumulate reports. Always check a specific car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Engine History
- 3.8L 6-cyl — 2010–2016
- 3L 6-cyl turbo — 2017–2026
Engines are those EPA lists for each model year; the MPG (UK) column shows the range across configurations where more than one exists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What years is the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet covered on this site?
We have data for 17 model years of the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, from 2010 to 2026.
What engines does the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet come with?
EPA data lists: 3.8L 6-cyl (2010–2016); 3L 6-cyl turbo (2017–2026).
Which Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet year has the best fuel economy?
The 2019 model returns the highest combined MPG (UK) on record here, at 29 mpg on its most efficient configuration.
Does the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet have a 5-star NHTSA safety rating?
No model year of this car currently has a 5-star overall NHTSA rating on record here — check the individual year pages above for the exact rating available.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet model years have the most recalls and complaints?
The 2020 model year has the most NHTSA recall campaigns on record (6), and the 2022 has the most owner complaints (10). NHTSA lists no recalls for 2015–2016, 2018–2019 and 2026. Counts are from NHTSA as of 6 October 2026 and change over time; complaints are unverified owner reports.
What body style is the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet?
The Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is classed as a coupe on this site.
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