Recommended Torque Values

Model	Trim	Years	Torque
356 A	2/DOOR / SPEEDSTER	1955 - 1957	95 ft.-lbs.
356 B	2/DOOR / CPE / CAB	1959 - 1961	95 ft.-lbs.
356 C	2/DOOR / CPE / CAB	1962 - 1965	95 ft.-lbs.
356 D	2 DOOR / CABRIOLET	1958 - 1958	95 ft.-lbs.
718 BOXSTER	18"BASE / BASE	2018 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
718 CAYMAN	18"BASE / BASE	2018 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
911 50TH ANNIV.	991 / 20"BASE	2013 - 2014	120 ft.-lbs.
911	911 / S	1965 - 2005	95 ft.-lbs.
911 BLACK EDT	997 / 19"BASE	2011 - 2012	95 ft.-lbs.
911 CABRIOLET 4	997 / 18-INCH	2006 - 2010	95 ft.-lbs.
911 CABRIOLET	997 / S	2006 - 2010	95 ft.-lbs.
911 CABRIOLET S	997 / 19"OPT.1	2009 - 2010	95 ft.-lbs.
911 CABRIOLET4S	997 / 19"OPT.2	2009 - 2010	95 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA	991 / 20"BASE	2012 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA 4	991 / 19"BASE	2013 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA 4	997 / GTS	2011 - 2012	369 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA 4	997 / 18-INCH	2006 - 2012	95 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA 4S	991 / 20"BASE	2013 - 2015	120 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA 4S	997 / 19"OPT.1	2009 - 2012	95 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA	997 / 18-INCH	2005 - 2012	95 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA GTS	20"BASE / BASE	2015 - 2016	120 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA S	991 / 20"BASE	2012 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
911 CARRERA S	997 / 19"OPT.1	2009 - 2012	95 ft.-lbs.
911 GT3	997 / COUPE	2010 - 2013	369 ft.-lbs.
911 GT3	20"BASE / BASE	2014 - 2016	443 ft.-lbs.
911 GT3	997 / COUPE	2007 - 2009	95 ft.-lbs.
911 GT3 RS	997 / COUPE	2010 - 2013	369 ft.-lbs.
911 GT3 RS	20"BASE / BASE	2016 - 2016	443 ft.-lbs.
911 GT3 RS	997 / COUPE	2007 - 2009	95 ft.-lbs.
911 GTS	997 / COUPE	2011 - 2013	369 ft.-lbs.
911 TARGA 4	19"BASE / BASE	2014 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
911 TARGA 4	997 / 18"BASE	2008 - 2012	95 ft.-lbs.
911 TARGA 4S	20"BASE / BASE	2014 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
911 TARGA 4S	997 / 19"OPT.1	2009 - 2012	95 ft.-lbs.
911 TURBO	20"BASE / BASE	2014 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
911 TURBO	997 / RACE NUT	2009 - 2013	369 ft.-lbs.
911 TURBO	997 / COUPE	2008 - 2013	95 ft.-lbs.
911 TURBO S	20"BASE / BASE	2014 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
911 TURBO S	997 / 19"BASE	2011 - 2013	369 ft.-lbs.
911 TURBO S	20"BASE / RACE NUT	2018 - 2019	443 ft.-lbs.
911/C2	964 / 16-INCH	1989 - 1997	95 ft.-lbs.
911/C4	964 / 16-INCH	1989 - 1998	95 ft.-lbs.
911/C4S	993 / CARRERA 4S	1996 - 2005	95 ft.-lbs.
912	2/DOOR	1965 - 1976	95 ft.-lbs.
914/4	14'STOCK / COUPE	1970 - 1976	95 ft.-lbs.
914/6	15'STOCK / COUPE	1970 - 1971	95 ft.-lbs.
918	RACE NUT / SPYDER	2015 - 2015	480 ft.-lbs.
924	2 DOOR / COUPE	1978 - 1984	95 ft.-lbs.
924S	2/DOOR / COUPE	1986 - 1988	95 ft.-lbs.
928	AUTO / COUPE	1978 - 1986	95 ft.-lbs.
928 GT	2/DOOR / COUPE	1990 - 1991	95 ft.-lbs.
928 S4	2/DOOR / COUPE	1987 - 1991	95 ft.-lbs.
928GTS	2/DOOR / COUPE	1992 - 1995	95 ft.-lbs.
930	2 DOOR / TURBO	1975 - 1979	95 ft.-lbs.
930S TURBO	2 DOOR / SLANTNOSE	1988 - 1989	95 ft.-lbs.
944	2 DOOR / COUPE	1983 - 1991	95 ft.-lbs.
944 S	2/DOOR / COUPE	1987 - 1989	95 ft.-lbs.
944 S2	2/DOOR / COUPE/CAB	1989 - 1991	95 ft.-lbs.
968	2/DOOR / COUPE/CAB	1992 - 1995	95 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER	987 / 17"BASE	2012 - 2016	120 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER	986 / ALL	1997 - 2011	95 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER GTS	981 / 20"BASE	2013 - 2014	120 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER S	987 / 18"BASE	2012 - 2014	120 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER S	986 / 18-INCH	2000 - 2011	95 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER S BLACK	987 / 19"BASE	2012 - 2012	120 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER S BLACK	987 / 19"BASE	2011 - 2011	95 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER SPYDER	987 / 19"BASE	2012 - 2012	120 ft.-lbs.
BOXSTER SPYDER	987 / 19"BASE	2010 - 2011	95 ft.-lbs.
CARRERA GT	ALL	2001 - 2001	407 ft.-lbs.
CARRERA GT	COUPE	2004 - 2006	410 ft.-lbs.
CAYENNE	18-INCH / S / TURBO	2003 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN	987 / 17"BASE	2012 - 2016	120 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN	987- / 17-INCH	2007 - 2011	95 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN GT4	20"BASE / BASE	2016 - 2016	120 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN GTS	981 / 20"BASE	2013 - 2016	120 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN R	987 / 19"BASE	2012 - 2012	120 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN R	987 / 19"BASE	2011 - 2011	95 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN S	987 / 18"BASE	2012 - 2016	120 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN S	987 / 18-INCH	2006 - 2011	95 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN S BLACK	987 / 19"BASE	2012 - 2012	120 ft.-lbs.
CAYMAN S BLACK	987 / 19"BASE	2011 - 2011	95 ft.-lbs.
MACAN	19"BASE / S	2015 - 2018	120 ft.-lbs.
PANAMERA	19"OPT. / 4S	2010 - 2019	120 ft.-lbs.

Porsche Lug Nuts: Safety and Performance

The torque of a Porsche’s lug nuts (or any vehicle's lug nuts) is crucial for several reasons:

1. Proper Wheel Security

The correct torque ensures that the wheel is securely attached to the hub. If the lug nuts are under-torqued, the wheel may not be properly seated, leading to vibrations or the wheel coming loose, which can result in an accident.

2. Even Distribution of Pressure

Correct lug nut torque also helps distribute the clamping force evenly across the wheel hub. Uneven torque can lead to uneven tire wear or damage to the wheel hub.

3. Prevention of Over-Tightening

Over-tightening lug nuts can stretch or damage the threads on the wheel studs, reducing their strength. This can cause the studs to snap, leading to wheel failure. Over-torquing can also warp or damage alloy wheels, especially on high-performance vehicles like Porsches.

4. Avoid Brake Rotor Warping/Damage

Porsche vehicles often have performance brakes. Uneven or improper torque can warp the brake rotors, leading to poor braking performance or eventually, the need for expensive repairs.

5. Safety and Performance

Porsches are high-performance vehicles that often driven at higher speeds. Properly torqued lug nuts ensure that the wheels remain securely fastened during extreme driving conditions, contributing to the vehicle's overall safety and performance.

The correct torque specification can usually be found in the vehicle’s manual, and it’s recommended to use a torque wrench when tightening the lug nuts to ensure they are torqued to the manufacturer’s recommended values.