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Ground clearance (also acknowledged as Ride height) defines the space between the minimum point of the auto’s chassis and the edge of the tires’ touch with the even surface. However, the maker of the model might utilize little tricks to the universal actions to boast of appealing number suggesting the real gap from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the ground might be lower than stated in the issued manual.
It is no wonder cause efficient consumers go for an elevated ground clearance to exclude trouble when parking near the bumps or on trip through the rocky environment. The accurate ride height of the model differs from 93 to 122 mm depending on the year of creation and trim. Don’t forget that a well- laden transport will surely miss about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Fortunately, the model ground clearance can be gained with spacers for shock absorbers to make the vehicle rest higher off the ground. While building a higher model, you surrender a small chunk of the former stability and maneuverability at high speeds. On the contrary model ground clearance can be reduced for enhanced handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Porsche 911 you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
11.2018 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera S Cabriolet | 116 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Porsche 911. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Porsche 911 by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
11.2018 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera | 118 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera S | 118 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera 4S | 120 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Porsche 911. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Porsche 911. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
01.2016 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo Cabriolet | 113 |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo S Cabriolet | 113 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 116 |
| 4.0 MT Speedster | 116 |
| 3.0 MT Targa 4 | 120 |
| 3.0 PDK Targa 4 | 120 |
| 3.0 MT Targa 4S | 120 |
| 3.0 PDK Targa 4S | 120 |
| 3.0 MT Targa 4 GTS | 120 |
| 3.0 PDK Targa 4 GTS | 120 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Porsche 911. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
Porsche 911 Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.
01.2016 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo S | 116 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera S | 118 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera S | 118 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera 4 | 120 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera 4 | 120 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera 4S | 120 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera 4S | 120 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera GTS | 120 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera 4 GTS | 120 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera GTS | 120 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera 4 GTS | 120 |
| 3.8 PDK GT3 | 120 |
| 3.8 PDK GT2 | 120 |
| 3.8 PDK GT2 RS | 120 |
| 4.0 PDK GT3 RS | 120 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera | 122 |
| 3.0 MT Carrera T | 122 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera | 122 |
| 3.0 PDK Carrera T | 122 |
10.2011 – 02.2017
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 4.0 MT GT3 RS | 93 |
| 3.8 MT Turbo | 115 |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo | 115 |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo S | 115 |
| 3.5 MT Carrera 4 | 116 |
| 3.5 MT Carrera 4 Black Edition | 116 |
| 3.5 PDK Carrera 4 | 116 |
| 3.5 PDK Carrera 4 Black Edition | 116 |
| 3.6 MT Carrera 4 | 116 |
| 3.6 PDK Carrera 4 | 116 |
| 3.6 MT GT2 RS | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Carrera 4S | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Carrera 4S | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Carrera 4 GTS | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Carrera GTS | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Carrera 4 GTS | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Carrera GTS | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK GT3 | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo S | 116 |
| 4.0 PDK GT3 RS | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Carrera S | 118 |
| 3.8 MT 50th Anniversary Edition | 118 |
| 3.8 PDK Carrera S | 118 |
| 3.8 PDK 50th Anniversary Edition | 118 |
| 3.5 MT Carrera | 122 |
| 3.5 PDK Carrera | 122 |
09.2011 – 12.2016
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 3.8 MT Turbo Cabriolet | 113 |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo Cabriolet | 113 |
| 3.8 PDK Turbo S Cabriolet | 113 |
| 3.4 MT Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.4 MT Targa 4 | 116 |
| 3.4 MT Carrera Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.4 PDK Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.4 PDK Targa 4 | 116 |
| 3.4 PDK Carrera Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.6 MT Targa 4 | 116 |
| 3.6 MT Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.6 PDK Targa 4 | 116 |
| 3.6 PDK Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Targa 4S | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Targa 4S | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Carrera S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Carrera S Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 116 |
| 3.8 MT Targa 4 GTS | 116 |
| 3.8 PDK Targa 4 GTS | 116 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Porsche 911.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
References
Porsche 911 By Years:
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
