Porsche 911 Turbo 992
All-weather all-wheel-drive supercar — plus the RWD GT2 outlier.
41 reviewers · 111 videos · 10 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on fun to drive and value.
across 41 reviewers
"there isn't a whole lot that I've driven that has the grip the poise the driving enjoyment the emotional factor too"
TheTopher · ▶ 11:52"It really lacks soul. Everything seems to feel a little bit artificial, especially in terms of the running gear."
Joe Achilles · ▶ 17:31"if you're comparing this to hypercars costing a half a million to a million dollars, it's kind of a bargain."
Redline Reviews · ▶ 26:08"The other big reason not to get this car is you're gonna just get killed on resale value... the 911 turbo porsche builds a lot of them they do lose value and they lose value pretty substantially."
Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:09Performance
5.0/541 of 41 reviewersstrong consensus“It's insane. The gauge cluster from speed I started at to speed I got to... I think it got through three frames. And it was like, how did I get to that speed? Like, it is unreal.”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 0:44“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 · ▶ 0:12Handling
4.5/541 of 41 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“it just immediately feels so much softer... more cuddly and friendly”
mixed · Auto Express · ▶ 5:10Fun to drive
4.5/541 of 41 reviewerssplit“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“what a phenomenal car”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 8:18“Suddenly it's got a sense of humor and fun. It's not a serious track day car. It's for having a laugh.”
positive · Drivetribe · ▶ 5:27Daily drivability
4.5/541 of 41 reviewersstrong consensus“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“And also wrapped in there is the everyday usability that you got great vision out. You've got usable space, door pockets, normal doors.”
positive · Harry's garage · ▶ 17:40Value
3.5/537 of 41 reviewerssplit“The other big reason not to get this car is you're gonna just get killed on resale value... the 911 turbo porsche builds a lot of them they do lose value and they lose value pretty substantially.”
critical · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:09“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“220,000 pounds for this car. Yeah, it seems as though 911 very quickly went from being 100 and a little bit to 100 and quite a lot of if anything 200,000 pounds.”
critical · Harry's garage · ▶ 15:03Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- MotorTrend
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet First Test: The Rational $304,000 Supercar?
◆Worth it, with caveatsThe 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is an engineering marvel that offers unmatched daily usability and performance, but it lacks the emotional soul and value proposition of more exotic or vintage alternatives.
- Best for
- The buyer who prioritizes technical perfection, daily usability, and understated prestige over raw emotional theater.
- Watch out
- Uninspiring engine note · Extremely high price · Stingy standard equipment list
Quotes worth your time - The Drive
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio Review: ‘I Felt My Brain Shift’
◆Worth itThe 2026 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is an engineering marvel that successfully blends brutal, EV-rivaling acceleration with the soul and daily usability of a traditional 911.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a high-performance daily driver that offers supercar thrills without sacrificing comfort.
- Watch out
- High price point · Controversial front air dam slats · Weight penalty of the convertible
Quotes worth your time - Car and Driver
Maximum-Strength Dose: 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Tested
◆Worth itThe 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is an illogical but exhilarating machine that offers hypercar-level performance in a package that can still be enjoyed for casual cruising.
- Best for
- Buyers who want the ultimate open-top 911 experience and do not prioritize price-to-performance logic.
- Watch out
- Weight exceeds 4,000 pounds · Very high price point · Requires caution to avoid legal trouble
Quotes worth your time - 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
1,019 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - Road & Track
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
2,597 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time