Porsche 911 Carrera 996 C4S
The everyday 911 — rear-engined flat-six, and still the yardstick every sports car gets measured against.
14 reviewers · 25 videos · 5 hours watched · 2 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 14 reviewers
"I feel it's one of the remaining great porsche bargains"
Foot to Pedal · ▶ 15:16"I can not on paper justify the 911s extra price"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 13:23Performance
4.0/514 of 14 reviewersstrong consensus“it gets going above 4 000 reps it's got a good amount of power”
positive · Forensic Detailing Channel · ▶ 5:09“The C4s was more reserved but still real quick... the C4s doesn't fare quite as well with Tiptronic the transmission robbing it of too much low end punch”
mixed · MotorWeek · ▶ 4:02“it feels like a perfect level of performance for the road”
positive · Foot to Pedal · ▶ 2:06Handling
4.5/514 of 14 reviewersstrong consensus“it is the steering that dominates things in the 911 and that front end just bobbing and weaving”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 12:58“it definitely feels firm and planted and you can give it the give it some stick in the corners”
positive · Foot to Pedal · ▶ 15:05“the first thing I noticed about this Porsche is the way the confidence you can have in really power going into corners and coming out of Corners”
positive · Forensic Detailing Channel · ▶ 10:40Fun to drive
4.5/514 of 14 reviewersstrong consensus“it certainly feels like the more special experience just every time you touch that wheel it's just talking to you”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 13:37“this thing is truly intuitive and very very rewarding to drive fast”
positive · It's Joel · ▶ 23:02“the sound, the looks and the driving experience cannot be understated.”
positive · Foot to Pedal · ▶ 0:00Daily drivability
4.0/514 of 14 reviewersconsensus“the tip tronic transmission is just absolutely gorgeous around town especially in stop start traffic or when you're just cruising around”
positive · Shooting Brake · ▶ 6:50“it's definitely the all-rounder that we spoke about before”
positive · Foot to Pedal · ▶ 14:21“it's comfortable enough to use every day”
positive · KHTV · ▶ 10:20Value
4.0/514 of 14 reviewerssplit“I feel it's one of the remaining great porsche bargains”
positive · Foot to Pedal · ▶ 15:16“I can not on paper justify the 911s extra price”
critical · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 13:23“given the mileage this will make a very affordable way into an absolutely iconic shape”
positive · Shooting Brake · ▶ 7:32Hear 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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