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2011 Porsche 911 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 999 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
Tow Planner
Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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What can a 2011 Porsche 911 tow?
In our dataset, 20 configurations list a maximum trailer rating of 999 lbs. Confirm the figure for your exact build.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 999 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 999 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 20 of 20
Highest-rated example: Carrera — 999 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Turbo — 999 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2011 Porsche 911. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.44 | 999 lbs | — |
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.44 | 999 lbs | 20 |
2011 Porsche 911 payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
Payload figures are not available for this model year in the dataset.
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2011 Porsche 911 dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Not enough grouped configuration differences to compare in this dataset.
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,075 lbs | — | 345 | 288 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,075 lbs | — | 345 | 288 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera 4 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,157 lbs | — | 345 | 288 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera 4 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,157 lbs | — | 345 | 288 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera 4S 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,439 lbs | — | 385 | 310 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera 4S 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,252 lbs | — | 385 | 310 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,131 lbs | — | 408 | 310 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,131 lbs | — | 408 | 310 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,131 lbs | — | 385 | 310 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Carrera S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,131 lbs | — | 385 | 310 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| GT2 RS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,020 lbs | — | 620 | 516 | 3.44 | 92.7 |
| GT3 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,075 lbs | — | 435 | 317 | 3.44 | 92.7 |
| GT3 RS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,020 lbs | — | 450 | 317 | 3.44 | 92.7 |
| GT3 RS 4.0 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 2,998 lbs | — | 500 | 339 | 3.44 | 92.7 |
| Targa 4 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,373 lbs | — | 345 | 288 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Targa 4S 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,395 lbs | — | 385 | 310 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Turbo 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,627 lbs | — | 500 | 480 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Turbo 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,461 lbs | — | 500 | 480 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Turbo S 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,660 lbs | — | 530 | 516 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
| Turbo S 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,494 lbs | — | 530 | 516 | 3.44 | 92.5 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.