Porsche 911 Carrera 992
The everyday 911 — rear-engined flat-six, and still the yardstick every sports car gets measured against.
37 reviewers · 126 videos · 16 hours watched · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on fun to drive and daily drivability.
across 37 reviewers
"I've always said it's arguably the best 911 if you want a fast road car."
Joe Achilles · ▶ 6:42"it lacks the driving dynamics it lacks the fizz"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 18:46"the thing that shocked me the most about this 992 generation is how dailable it is"
The Speedy Guidy · ▶ 4:32"80 decibels is a bad amount of noise as soon as he go over 80 decibels yeah you're struggling your conversation"
Harry's garage · ▶ 19:10"i just can't think of anything else from you at around about 80k that can give you the kind of dynamism that this has"
Remove Before Race · ▶ 16:27"the price of a base 911 has risen to now start at $120,000 that's where you enter the door"
The Hooniverse · ▶ 5:31Performance
4.5/537 of 37 reviewersstrong consensus“it's such an accessible house of performance it's got the lowdown taught their super trick turbos”
positive · Harry's garage · ▶ 25:05“The tune Carrera Tok 11.8 seconds.”
mixed · carwow · ▶ 14:08“mid-range bringing in power relentlessly with only Minor Adjustments of my right foot it is honestly breathtaking”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 6:38Handling
4.5/537 of 37 reviewersstrong consensus“you notice is that wider front track and the agility of the way of the corners”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 2:06“this 911 feels uniquely center pivoted, responding to wheel and pedal movements with an immediacy that's just that bit more driver ccentric than it is with rivals.”
positive · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 16:36“it doesn't really matter how much you ask of the car it seems to just respond and it's very predictable”
positive · It's Joel · ▶ 17:31Fun to drive
4.5/537 of 37 reviewerssplit“I've always said it's arguably the best 911 if you want a fast road car.”
positive · Joe Achilles · ▶ 6:42“the thing that surprised and delighted me was just how much of an involving interactive sports car it is”
positive · Carfection · ▶ 7:51“There's a feeling of involvement on offer here, only otherwise delivered by the kind of uncompromising track orientated sports guy you couldn't use every day.”
positive · Car and Driving - Car Reviews · ▶ 18:56Daily drivability
4.5/537 of 37 reviewerssplit“the thing that shocked me the most about this 992 generation is how dailable it is”
positive · The Speedy Guidy · ▶ 4:32“they've made the 911 much easier to live with on a daily basis. I would actually go as far as calling it a comfortable car”
positive · CarCaveClub · ▶ 4:06“80 decibels is a bad amount of noise as soon as he go over 80 decibels yeah you're struggling your conversation”
critical · Harry's garage · ▶ 19:10Value
3.5/537 of 37 reviewerssplit“the price of a base 911 has risen to now start at $120,000 that's where you enter the door”
critical · The Hooniverse · ▶ 5:31“i just can't think of anything else from you at around about 80k that can give you the kind of dynamism that this has”
positive · Remove Before Race · ▶ 16:27“180 versus 80. to me that becomes super clear that this one is our winner of the test”
critical · Autogefuhl · ▶ 92:03Hear 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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