MCF 4.8 V8 TT vs 9A2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A2 BUY 80/100
+12 points over MCF 4.8 V8 TT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCF 4.8 V8 TT Porsche
0 / 100
BUY 9A2 Porsche

Specifications

MCF 4.8 V8 TT
9A2
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
80
Years
2016--2023
2016--present
Displacement
4806 cc
2981 cc
Layout
V8
F6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
520--630 hp
370--450 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,000
€2,300--€6,100

Character

MCF 4.8 V8 TT

"Panamera Turbo/Turbo S. Last Porsche 4.8 V8. Twin-turbo. Timing chain. Oil consumption under track use. Replaced by 4.0 V8. Powerful and refined."

9A2

"Modern 911 heart. No IMS drama (thats 996/997). Reliable, powerful, expensive to service. Porsche at its best."

Issues Comparison

MCF 4.8 V8 TT 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain €1,000--€3,000 100,000 km--180,000 km

9A2 4

● MODERATE
Coolant pipe leak (rear) €800--€2,500 60,000 km--130,000 km
○ MINOR
Spark plug replacement (access) €400--€800 40,000 km--60,000 km
○ MINOR
Sport exhaust valve actuator €300--€800 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Rear main seal weep €800--€2,000 80,000 km--160,000 km

Models

MCF 4.8 V8 TT 1

Cayenne 92A (E2) 2014--2017

9A2 8

Panamera 971 2017--2024 Panamera 971 2017--2024 911 Carrera 991.2 2016--2019 Coupe 911 Carrera 992 2019--present Coupe 911 Carrera Cabriolet 992 2019--present Convertible 911 Carrera S 991.2 2016--2019 Coupe 911 Carrera S 992 2019--present Coupe 911 Targa 4 992 2020--present Coupe
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