Porsche 911 Turbo 996
All-weather all-wheel-drive supercar — plus the RWD GT2 outlier.
19 reviewers · 38 videos · 7 hours watched · 10 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.
across 19 reviewers
"all that performance is contained in a package that is amazingly docel when driven on the street"
MotorWeek · ▶ 6:57"even at low speeds on the public road the gt2 is kind of tram lining a hell of a lot more than a turbo ever would"
9WERKS TV · ▶ 15:33Performance
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“the engine's massive mid-range punch leaves no doubt that this is a Supercar”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 4:11“this is just pulling so far... it pulls so hard whether you're going zero and you floor it and it pulls hard or you're going 90 and you four it pulls hard”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 19:52“this thing is so fast”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 5:05Handling
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“no matter how hard you push and pull it the turbo all but refuses to fly off the tarmac”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 5:06“handling is sharp and it easily earns a 7 out of 10.”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:29“The modern day Turbo like this one has four-wheel drive and perhaps the most sorted chassis of any road car”
positive · Slyxx86 · ▶ 1:26Fun to drive
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“the levels of power and grip available in the turbo are astounding”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 5:02“fun factor is high with good handling great steering feel and excellent acceleration”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:31“it's like all your tuner car dreams as a kid but grown up”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 10:03Daily drivability
4.0/519 of 19 reviewerssplit“all that performance is contained in a package that is amazingly docel when driven on the street”
positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 6:57“it lulls you into this false sense of security you think it's an ordinary car”
positive · Slyxx86 · ▶ 2:46“even at low speeds on the public road the gt2 is kind of tram lining a hell of a lot more than a turbo ever would”
critical · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 15:33Value
4.5/518 of 19 reviewersconsensus“this generation 996 is the least expensive... this looks like a relative bargain.”
positive · Motormouth · ▶ 5:42“it's still an amazing combination of reliability and performance and handling and relatively reasonable pricing”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 23:12“one of the best value semi-modern supercars you can buy”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 15:28Hear 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
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