Porsche 911 Carrera 991 S
The everyday 911 — rear-engined flat-six, and still the yardstick every sports car gets measured against.
25 reviewers · 46 videos · 9 hours watched · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 25 reviewers
"for $60,000... I mean it's kind of a bargain because when you think about this configuration... these are becoming very sought-after and very highly regarded desirable cars"
Drive Steady · ▶ 15:01"i just don't think they represent good value for money"
High Peak Autos · ▶ 13:15Performance
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“this feels so good... 7800 RPM Red Line... so satisfying and rewarding driving the manual and that 3.8 L engine screaming up to 7800 RPM right behind your ear is just a wonderful wonderful experience”
positive · Drive Steady · ▶ 15:34“performance wise i mean this is the real reason you'd buy a 911 it's superb it's agile it's quick”
positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 12:02“the Porsche's Time 1 minute 22.8 seconds nearly 3 seconds slower than the Nissan”
EVO · ▶ 8:45Handling
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“the car it's telepathic the way the handling works”
positive · The Drive · ▶ 3:35“the handling is unreal it's almost telepathic”
positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 8:12“the 911 Carrera S does accomplish exactly that with the rear engine layout and a little bit of a shorter wheelbase the car rotates extraordinarily well”
positive · Running2Redline · ▶ 4:01Fun to drive
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersconsensus“it just makes this car come alive having having a manual transmission and having that extra driver involvement”
positive · Nick Murray · ▶ 7:59“this is a very nostalgic and fun experience to get behind the wheel of one of these cars”
positive · Drive Steady · ▶ 10:51“it is just wonderful to drive fast”
positive · The Drive · ▶ 2:15Daily drivability
4.5/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus“As a matter of fact, it is one of the most comfortable, one of the most easiest sports cars to drive everywhere.”
positive · Driver's Therapy · ▶ 5:21“this car has been a fantastic option for me to daily”
positive · Rennthusiast · ▶ 2:43“You can sort of see why 911s are so popular this this ease of usability that they have. That's That's part of the magic of 911. It's It's just a usable everyday car.”
positive · Harry's garage · ▶ 10:37Value
3.5/524 of 25 reviewerssplit“for $60,000... I mean it's kind of a bargain because when you think about this configuration... these are becoming very sought-after and very highly regarded desirable cars”
positive · Drive Steady · ▶ 15:01“i just don't think they represent good value for money”
critical · High Peak Autos · ▶ 13:15“the 911 has become a very expensive machine”
critical · The Drive · ▶ 5:17Hear 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
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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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