Oil and filter change
About 20,000 km or 2 years
20 000 km
24 months
Porsche A40 approved oil (C30 depending on engine). Shorter intervals for track use.
Source [1]991 · 2011–2015
Porsche 911 Carrera S 991 · 400 hp (2011 to 2015)
The Porsche 911 Carrera S of the 991 generation uses the MA1 3.8 petrol engine with 400 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 400 PS / 294 kW
- Displacement
- 3 800 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- MA1 3.8
- Period covered
- 2011–2015
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
400 hp (294 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2011 to 2015.
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In the range
It sits between the Carrera (370 hp) and the Carrera S (420 hp). The MA1 3.8 engine is also fitted to: Porsche Cayman (981).
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Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Porsche 911 Carrera S 991?
The MA1 3.8 petrol engine (3 800 cc), 400 hp (294 kW).
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Which oil for the Porsche 911 Carrera S?
A Porsche A40 / C30-approved oil suited to the MA1 3.8 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026