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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $90,100 – $196,400 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.2 – 13.2 L/100km

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No matter what kind of sports car you are in the market for, there’s a Porsche 911 for all tastes. Available as a coupe, convertible or Targa, with FWD or AWD, this legend can also be equipped with a wide selection of flat-6 engines ranging from 345 to 620 hp. The GT2 and GT3 still offer the best performances. A new generation is expected in early 2012.

Tests and Features

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2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S: Electrified Weightlifter

Malaga, Spain— Originally introduced in 1992 as part of the 964 generation, the Porsche 911 Turbo S has always stood at the top of the range. The latest one is no exception, boasting the most potent powertrain ever seen in a road-going Porsche 911 . For 2026, Porsche has made …November 1, 2025

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2026

If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …October 20, 2025

10 Best and Worst Brands for Initial Quality in 2025 According to J.D. Power

J.D. Power’s 2025 Initial Quality Study (IQS) released this week shows that things have gotten slightly better versus last year. Following an all-time high of 194, the average number of problems reported after 90 days of ownership is now 192 per 100 vehicles. Luxury brands have improved significantly (203 problems, …June 27, 2025

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Beautiful Balance

While not always defined by major or revolutionary changes, mid-cycle updates to the various Porsche 911 models tend to be introduced one after another, like a never-ending striptease designed to preserve the iconic sports car’s well-deserved aura at all costs. For the 992.2 911 Carrera S introduced earlier this year, …April 2, 2025

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T: The Bare Minimum Has Never Felt so Good

While uncertainty haunts the automotive industry, it seems that Porsche has found a reliable recipe for overcoming the tides. The Stuttgart-based brand assembles profitable SUVs by the boatload to keep its balance sheet healthy and investors happy, while investing in electric technologies to comply with government requirements. Thanks to this, …February 17, 2025

2025 Porsche 911 GT3: Sublime Sports Cars Always Getting Better

Valencia, Spain— For the past twenty-five years, the GT3 models of the Porsche 911 have filled the dreams of driving enthusiasts and the garages of the lucky few. Why? Because they are the purest, sharpest and most captivating of 911s. Solid and reliable, too, ready to take on any race …February 4, 2025

Top 10 New Vehicles Ready to Hit the Road in Canada in 2025

Are you planning to buy a new vehicle sometime in 2025? A number of fresh and exciting models are slated to go on sale in Canada over the next 12 months, some of them more readily accessible than others, of course. Below, we’ve highlighted 10 of the most anticipated vehicles …January 1, 2025

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2025

The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …November 16, 2024

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: Making a Historic Move

Similar to the 718 twins, the 911 ’s switch to (partial) electrification is not sitting well with Porsche purists. The outcry on social media is already reaching alarming levels, while many people are overstating their love for the current, battery-less models. But make no mistake: a gas-electric 911 was inevitable …July 12, 2024

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2024 Porsche 911 S/T: Anniversary Special is a Purist’s Treat

Lamezia Terme, Italy— After firing up the naturally aspirated flat-six and letting it warm up for a while, we couldn’t resist the urge to take a few jabs at the throttle with the transmission in neutral. WAP-WAP-WAP. The tach needle shoots up in the blink of an eye and falls …September 25, 2023

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2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Goes Hybrid, Becomes Most Powerful 911 Ever

The Porsche 911 Turbo S returns to the top of the 911 lineup for the 2026 model year as the most powerful production 911 ever thanks to a new hybrid powertrain. Boasting a total of 701 horsepower, one more horsepower than the 2019 911 GT2 RS and 61 horsepower more …September 7, 2025

Delivery Fail: Multi-Million Ruf CTR Ends Up in a Bad Spot

Here’s another bit of news that falls under the "fail" category. As you know, vehicles sometimes get damaged during transport, including when they exit the platform they were secured to. This is what happened recently when an extremely valuable Ruf CTR a.k.a. Yellowbird was trying to reach its owner in …July 21, 2025

2026 Porsche 911 Lineup Expands With Three AWD Models

Most customers in Canada who choose the S variants of the Porsche 911 historically opt for all-wheel drive. Well, good news: with the new Carrera 4S, Carrera 4S Cabriolet and Targa 4S, the company is doubling the number of AWD models for 2026, bringing the total to six. The three …July 3, 2025

Porsche Experience Centre Toronto’s 911 GT3 RS Auctioned for Charity

The brand new Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Toronto, which we recently had access to , will officially open to the public on June 18. To mark the occasion, a special 911 GT3 RS is being auctioned off through RM Sotheby’s. This highly bespoke GT3 RS with Weissach Package was shown …June 11, 2025

Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is Your New Collector Car From Stuttgart

Porsche is introducing another special edition of the 911 from the Heritage Design series. Based on the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet and limited to 1,500 units worldwide, the new 911 Spirit 70 embodies the essence of the 1970s and early 1980s. As a reminder, the first model in the series …April 23, 2025

Tech Upgrades, Price Hikes Coming to Many 2026 Porsche Models

Fancy a new Porsche 911 , Taycan , Panamera or Cayenne ? A series of updates are coming for the 2026 model year including enhanced infotainment, connectivity and audio. First, the revised Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is now more responsive thanks to greater computing power. It also offers additional …March 28, 2025

New Study Reveals Fastest and Slowest Depreciating 5-Year-Old Vehicles

In order to get the most for your money when buying a new vehicle, resale value is something you need to strongly consider. To help consumers identify the models that will sell best in three or four years' time, J.D. Power’s ALG and Canadian Black Book have each published a …March 26, 2025

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S Goes to the Gym, Adds Muscle and Bite

The 2025 Porsche 911 lineup today welcomes a significantly upgraded 911 Carrera S that closes the gap between the base 911 Carrera and the new 911 GTS T-Hybrid . The model now achieves performance levels that used to be reserved for the previous-generation GTS, the German automaker claims. The main …January 8, 2025

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Following the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) last year, automotive research firm iSeeCars has just released its own study of the most dangerous cars on the road—in other words, those with the highest fatal accident rate. Once again, two vehicle segments dominate the top of the list including …November 18, 2024

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T Joins Refreshed Lineup, Adds Cabriolet

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 Touring are Sharper in Many Ways

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Porsche Celebrates a Half-Century of 911 Turbo With 50 Years Edition

Celebrations surrounding the Porsche 911’s 60th are far from over. And this time, the birthday cake goes to the Turbo model. Introduced in 1974, it is celebrating a half-century of production. And at Porsche, celebration always rimes with special edition! Introducing the Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years. Based on the …August 15, 2024

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Test Drive : Porsche 911 GT3 RS

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The 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS - Motoring TV

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Review: The One Millionth Porsche 911

1 million cars built over 54 years may seem like small potatoes in the automotive industry but not when we're talking about the iconic 911. The car is still being built from the same facility in Zuffenhausen where every other 911 has been made. It will now take up residency …

The one-millionth Porsche 911 produced

The one-millionth Porsche 911 produced on May 11, 2017.

The Car Guide rating 77%

Pros

Phenomenal accelerations (Turbo S and GT2 RS)
Outstanding stability
Improved comfort
Very comprehensive line up

Cons

Astronomical pricing
Expensive options
Usage costs
Limited cargo space

Driving	10/10
Safety	10/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	6/10
Comfort	6/10

What's new in 2012

No major change. New generation will be launched beginning of 2012

Competitors

Recalls

Other
February 22, 2013
Fuel Supply
March 20, 2012
Seats And Restraints
August 12, 2011

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