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2019 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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24 configurations
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What can a 2019 Porsche 911 tow?
In our dataset, 24 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: 24 of 24
Highest-rated example: Carrera — 999 lbs
Lowest-rated example: Turbo — 999 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2019 Porsche 911. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 936 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 980 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 936 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 980 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 958 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 1,003 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 970 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 1,014 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 992 lbs |
| Carrera | — | — | — | 3.09 | 999 lbs | 1,035 lbs |
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.09 | 999 lbs | 16 |
| 3.44 | 999 lbs | 4 |
| 3.76 | 999 lbs | 1 |
| 3.97 | 999 lbs | 3 |
2019 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.
- Observed payload range: 723 – 1,035 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 24
Highest-payload configurations
- Carrera — 1,035 lbs
- Carrera — 1,014 lbs
- Carrera — 1,013 lbs
- Carrera — 1,003 lbs
- Carrera — 992 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2019 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.
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.09 | 999 lbs | 999 lbs | 16 |
| 3.44 | 999 lbs | 999 lbs | 4 |
| 3.76 | 999 lbs | 999 lbs | 1 |
| 3.97 | 999 lbs | 999 lbs | 3 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Axle ratios: 3.09, 3.44, 3.76, 3.97
- Published towing range: 999 lbs
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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 | 3,307 lbs | 936 lbs | 370 | 331 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,153 lbs | 980 lbs | 370 | 331 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera 4 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,418 lbs | 936 lbs | 370 | 331 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera 4 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,263 lbs | 980 lbs | 370 | 331 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera 4 GTS 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,451 lbs | 958 lbs | 450 | 405 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera 4 GTS 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,296 lbs | 1,003 lbs | 450 | 405 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera 4S 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,439 lbs | 970 lbs | 420 | 368 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera 4S 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,285 lbs | 1,014 lbs | 420 | 368 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,351 lbs | 992 lbs | 450 | 405 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera GTS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,197 lbs | 1,035 lbs | 450 | 405 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,329 lbs | 970 lbs | 420 | 368 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera S 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,175 lbs | 1,013 lbs | 420 | 368 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Carrera T 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,142 lbs | 991 lbs | 370 | 331 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| GT2 RS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,241 lbs | 793 lbs | 690 | 553 | 3.97 | 96.5 |
| GT3 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,153 lbs | 764 lbs | 500 | 339 | 3.97 | 96.7 |
| GT3 RS 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,153 lbs | 800 lbs | 520 | 346 | 3.97 | 96.6 |
| Speedster 2dr Rear-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,230 lbs | 723 lbs | 502 | 346 | 3.76 | 96.7 |
| Targa 4 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,462 lbs | 947 lbs | 370 | 331 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Targa 4 GTS 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,495 lbs | 969 lbs | 450 | 405 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Targa 4S 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,484 lbs | 980 lbs | 420 | 368 | 3.09 | 96.5 |
| Turbo 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,671 lbs | 881 lbs | 540 | 486 | 3.44 | 96.5 |
| Turbo 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,517 lbs | 914 lbs | 540 | 486 | 3.44 | 96.5 |
| Turbo S 2dr All-wheel Drive Cabriolet | 999 lbs | 3,682 lbs | 826 lbs | 580 | 516 | 3.44 | 96.5 |
| Turbo S 2dr All-wheel Drive Coupe | 999 lbs | 3,528 lbs | 859 lbs | 580 | 516 | 3.44 | 96.5 |
* 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.