Porsche 911 Carrera 991
The everyday 911 — rear-engined flat-six, and still the yardstick every sports car gets measured against.
20 reviewers · 70 videos · 7 hours watched · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 20 reviewers
"let's not forget you could buy a hot hatch with the change"
Top Gear · ▶ 13:51"in front of car that realistically is selling for around 400,000 pounds right now"
9WERKS TV · ▶ 3:44Performance
4.5/520 of 20 reviewersstrong consensus“it's incredible how fast and how violently this car shifts”
positive · The Fast Lane Car · ▶ 3:25“350 horses are more than adequate too I mean it's almost as quick to 62 as the old 911 Turbo”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 4:16“the 911 couldn't be beaten and finished just two 100s of a second ahead”
positive · Car and Driver · ▶ 20:49Handling
4.5/520 of 20 reviewersstrong consensus“Corners it is so beautiful to drive man nothing can compete with the experience you get when driving a 911”
positive · azizdrives · ▶ 4:01“I push this one so hard and it had unlimited grip”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 8:59“the thing that impressed me the most with it is the traction that the car has.”
positive · EVO · ▶ 5:43Fun to drive
4.5/520 of 20 reviewersstrong consensus“no question the ours gearbox is definitely better it's just smoother”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 7:41“the best drivers experience ever period it doesn't get better than a 911”
positive · azizdrives · ▶ 3:42“you've got more feel from the whole car you feel more involved more wrapped up in it”
positive · Autocar · ▶ 11:37Daily drivability
4.5/519 of 20 reviewersconsensus“It's easier to get your downshifts right. It's easier to be quick and smooth when you're shifting gears. I think all of that stuff means that of all these three cars, I would use this one the most”
positive · The Intercooler · ▶ 11:15“it's more of a GT than it ever has been before it's bigger so there's more space for your passengers and their things”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 5:09“the biggest benefit for this gearbox in either Carver all the coupe is how well it works at low speeds so you don't have issues of in traffic having to balance the clutch”
positive · M R SPORTSCARS PORSCHE SPECIALIST · ▶ 4:08Value
4.0/519 of 20 reviewerssplit“let's not forget you could buy a hot hatch with the change”
positive · Top Gear · ▶ 13:51“every single one of the 901 generation 0.1 is just perfect for a collectible car in the future”
positive · azizdrives · ▶ 10:13“the added bonus is it's 44,000 pounds cheaper”
positive · Autocar · ▶ 14:11Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Road & Track
Driven: Porsche 911 Challenge Is a More Accessible Race Car
◆Worth itThe 911 Challenge is the ideal race car for enthusiasts who want a familiar, approachable, and high-performance track experience without the complexity of a full-blown Cup car.
- Best for
- weekend warriors and amateur racers who want a turnkey track car that feels like a 911.
- Watch out
- Not street legal · Requires track-only usage
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
Join the Club: We Drove Porsche’s New 911 Challenge Entry-Level Race Car, and It’s a Compelling Package
◆Worth itThe 911 Challenge is a brilliant, approachable entry into Porsche racing that bridges the gap between road cars and the extreme 911 Cup.
- Best for
- Track-day enthusiasts and drivers new to competitive racing.
- Watch out
- Extremely loud transmission whine in Cup · Cup requires high skill level · Slick tires require careful temperature management
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