Porsche 911 Turbo
All-weather all-wheel-drive supercar — plus the RWD GT2 outlier.
13 reviewers · 39 videos · 5 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 13 reviewers
"not cheap but 911 turbos never have been"
TheTopher · ▶ 0:38"I'm having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that this is near What is it? Like a hundred thousand dollars more expensive than a GTS."
Throttle House · ▶ 13:53Performance
5.0/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus“it is the fastest 911 you can buy in a straight line... it does 0-60 in the low twos”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 8:11“this car is just an absolute monster”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 0:12“edges out the mighty GT2 RS by a single pony to hit 701 horsepower, allowing the 2026 Turbo S to claim top honors as the most powerful production 911 ever.”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 2:26Handling
4.5/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus“the handling and vehicle dynamics are telepathic. no understeer. beautiful rotation around corners”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 7:18“the confidence of this car is just on another level there's really nothing else like this”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 23:22“The handling is a lot better, but I mean a lot better. It feels more punchy, more beefy, more like a true sports 911.”
positive · AutoTopNL · ▶ 10:06Fun to drive
4.5/513 of 13 reviewersstrong consensus“there isn't a whole lot that I've driven that has the grip the poise the driving enjoyment the emotional factor too”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 11:52“The whole car feels more alive. The engine is more alive. When you step on the throttle, it just wants to spool up and release all that power and torque.”
positive · AutoTopNL · ▶ 8:53“It's just fun. I mean, as a passenger, you tend to get sick, especially while racing. And yeah, that Lea doesn't get sick but just has fun really speaks for it.”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 24:41Daily drivability
4.5/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus“this is a car that sits in traffic without issue and very comfortably”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 26:36“it's incredibly easy to live with and drive on a daily basis”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 8:18“Want a daily drive for the next 15 years in total comfort? Any condition. And if you don't have a lot of luggage, could truly be your only car? Turbo S.”
positive · TheSmokingTire · ▶ 9:37Value
3.5/512 of 13 reviewerssplit“at 225,000 this is a lot of money and with how good the regular carrera s is it's hard to make that value proposition”
mixed · Savagegeese · ▶ 27:17“I'm having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that this is near What is it? Like a hundred thousand dollars more expensive than a GTS.”
critical · Throttle House · ▶ 13:53“not cheap but 911 turbos never have been”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 0:38Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Road & Track
The 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Compresses Time
◆Worth itThe 2026 911 Turbo S is an engineering marvel that makes extreme performance accessible, though it sacrifices some visceral character for clinical efficiency.
- Best for
- Drivers seeking supercar performance with the daily usability of a grand tourer.
- Watch out
- PDK downshift delay · Linear power delivery lacks top-end frenzy · High price point
Quotes worth your time - Car and Driver
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Tested: Approachable Insanity
◆Worth itPorsche has successfully integrated hybrid technology to make the 911 Turbo S faster and more responsive than ever, proving that weight can be offset by power and chassis engineering.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking class-leading performance and daily usability in a high-tech package.
- Watch out
- Increased curb weight · Avoid the harsh Sport suspension package
Quotes worth your time - Road & Track
It’s Hard to Love the Porsche 911 Turbo S When the GT3 Exists
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe Turbo S is a technical masterpiece of speed, but it lacks the soul and engagement that make the GT3 the superior choice for enthusiasts.
- Best for
- Hardcore speed enthusiasts who prioritize brutal acceleration and daily usability over raw driving engagement.
- Watch out
- Lacks auditory drama · Steering feel is less engaging than GT3 · High price point · PDK lacks the engagement of a manual
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Driving the Greatest Porsche 911s Ever Made
◆Worth itWhile the 991.2 GT2 RS is the fastest 911 ever made, the 911 R is the best driver's car of the group, prioritizing pure joy over raw speed.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking the pinnacle of Porsche's GT engineering and driving engagement.
- Watch out
- High cost of entry for limited models · Gen 1 PCCB brake warm-up requirements · Extreme performance requires driver skill
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