Porsche 911 Turbo
All-weather all-wheel-drive supercar — plus the RWD GT2 outlier.
6 reviewers · 18 videos · 6 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 6 reviewers
"one of the best value semi-modern supercars you can buy"
9WERKS TV · ▶ 15:28"The previous owner spent are you ready £335,000 on this car in maintenance"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 38:28Performance
4.5/56 of 6 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
4.5/56 of 6 reviewersstrong consensus“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
5.0/56 of 6 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“it's like all your tuner car dreams as a kid but grown up”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 10:03“it still Delights and it still delivers An Almighty whack of inertia that puts a smile on your face”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 11:26Daily drivability
3.5/56 of 6 reviewersconsensus“This car has no business being this easy to drive and this fast.”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 23:52“as a car that you can take your business calls you can listen to Great podcasts like 9WERKS radio you can listen to your favorite music on Spotify all of that is completely doable”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 12:45“The first thing that you actually notice when you get in this is just how ludicrously heavy the clutch is”
mixed · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 15:04Value
4.0/55 of 6 reviewerssplit“one of the best value semi-modern supercars you can buy”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 15:28“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 · ▶ 28:47Hear 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
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
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