Pros: Impeccable build quality; surgically precise driving experience; broad range of model offerings and options
Cons: Steep prices skyrocket even higher as options are added; cozy, low-slung cockpit can make entry and exit difficult; road noise
CG Says: The 2018 Porsche 911 adds three models. The GT2 RS resurrects a model name from the past and is the fastest of the current 911s. The GT2 RS is powered by a 700-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat six and is paired with a 7-speed automated-manual transmission. According to Porsche, the GT2 RS is capable of accelerating 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 211 mph. The GT3 skipped 2017 and returns with a naturally-aspirated flat 4.0-liter six that develops 500 hp in the GT3 and 520 hp in the GT3 RS. The GT3 offers a choice of 6-speed manual and 7-speed automated-manual transmissions, while the GT3 RS is automated-manual only. Porsche claims 0-60 in 3.0 seconds and top speed of 193 for the GT3 RS. The Carrera T adds sport suspension with a lowered ride height to the base Carrera. The Carrera GTS was added midyear of 2017 and has a 450-hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat six mated to a 7-speed manual or 7-speed automated-manual transmission. The 911 is a rear-engined, premium sports car that is offered in coupe, convertible and targa (a coupe with a removable roof panel) bodystyles. The base Carrera engine is twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat six that develops 370 hp in Carrera, Carrera T, and Targa 4 or 420 hp in Carrera S and Targa 4S. A twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat six develops 540 hp in Turbo models and 580 hp for Turbo S. The 3.0-liter engine offers a choice of 7-speed manual or 7-speed automated-manual transmissions, while the 7-speed automated-manual is the only transmission for the 3.8-liter. In any of its many forms, the Porsche 911 is an absolutely thrilling car to drive. Precise handling, exceptional craftsmanship, and intoxicating engines are all hallmarks. Unfortunately, so are stratospheric prices. Few automobiles of any stripe, though, can blend daily-driver livability and supercar handling the way the 911 can.
| Class | Premium Sporty/Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible, 2-door targa |
| Passenger Count | 4 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| Nation of Manufacture | Germany |
| Base Prices | Carrera coupe: $92,150 Carrera convertible: $104,450 AWD Carrera 4 coupe: $99,050 AWD Carrera 4 convertible: $111,350 Carrera T coupe: $103,150 Carrera S coupe: $106,150 Carrera S convertible: $118,450 AWD Carrera 4S coupe: $113,050 AWD Carrera 4S convertible: $125,350 AWD Targa 4 coupe: $111,350 AWD Targa 4S coupe: $125,350 Carrera GTS coupe: $121,750 Carrera GTS convertible: $134,050 AWD Carrera GTS coupe: $128,650 AWD Carrera GTS convertible: $140,950 AWD Targa 4 GTS: $140,950 AWD Turbo coupe: $162,850 AWD Turbo convertible: $175,150 AWD Turbo S coupe: $191,750 AWD Turbo S convertible: $204,050 AWD Turbo S Exclusive Series coupe: $258,550 GT3 coupe: $144,650 GT3 RS coupe: $188,550 GT2 RS: $294,250 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera T, Targa 4, Targa 4S, GTS) |
| Horsepower 370 (420 in Carrera S, Targa 4S) (450 in GTS) |
| Std. Transmission 7-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 7-speed automated manual |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18-22 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-30 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.8-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo, Turbo S) |
| Horsepower 540 (580 in Turbo S) |
| Std. Transmission 7-speed automated manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23-24 |
| Optional Engine 4.0-liter 6-cylinder (GT3, GT3 RS) |
| Horsepower 500 (520 in GT3 RS) |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 7-speed automated manual |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 14-15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 20-21 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 3.8-liter 6-cylinder (GT2 RS) |
| Horsepower 700 |
| Std. Transmission 7-speed automated manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 21 |
