Porsche 911 Turbo
All-weather all-wheel-drive supercar — plus the RWD GT2 outlier.
4 reviewers · 8 videos · 5 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 4 reviewers
"because there are those who don't love the appearance, it means that you can usually get them at a reasonable bargain. So that's cheap performance."
Tedward · ▶ 28:47"The previous owner spent are you ready £335,000 on this car in maintenance"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 38:28Performance
4.5/54 of 4 reviewersconsensus“This car 20 years later, still incredibly fast and incredibly beautiful”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 28:53“it's nutty how fast and how quickly it gets the triple digit speeds”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 11:41“The 996 took 12.7 seconds.”
positive · Carwow · ▶ 28:07Handling
4.5/54 of 4 reviewersconsensus“I can actually tell, you know, eyes closed. I'm not going to because I'm driving, but eyes closed, I could tell you what the surface of the road is like through my fingertips.”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 23:21“The steering though ooh even at low speeds that is classic old school 911 delicious”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:54“the body is nowhere as rigid as the modern 911s the suspension is far more compliance in it it uses body roll and body motion to seek mechanical grip”
mixed · Savagegeese · ▶ 12:32Fun to drive
5.0/54 of 4 reviewersstrong consensus“I love driving this car because it's tactile. It's fast as heck. It gives me a laugh and it just feels dialed in.”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 29:09“I feel like you buy one of these and it's the beginning of a long-term relationship you're going to be able to develop your skills with this car”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 36:48“there is this strange connectedness and feeling that you get from these generation of cars like this 911 Turbo and that is one of the best parts about it”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 17:48Daily drivability
3.5/54 of 4 reviewersconsensus“This car has no business being this easy to drive and this fast.”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 23:52“The first thing that you actually notice when you get in this is just how ludicrously heavy the clutch is”
mixed · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 15:04“I could never buy this as my only car this is the second or third car”
mixed · Savagegeese · ▶ 16:22Value
3.5/53 of 4 reviewerssplit“Porsches and basically all German cars have the potential of causing you financial ruin”
mixed · Savagegeese · ▶ 9:44“because there are those who don't love the appearance, it means that you can usually get them at a reasonable bargain. So that's cheap performance.”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 28:47“The previous owner spent are you ready £335,000 on this car in maintenance”
critical · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 38:28Hear 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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