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Porsche 911 Turbo

997 · 997.1 / 997.22006–2012

All-weather all-wheel-drive supercar — plus the RWD GT2 outlier.

6 reviewers · 17 videos · 5 press articles

Generations
9962000–20059972006–20129912014–20199922020–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability.

across 6 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Daily drivability
2 say · liveable

"It is an extreme weaponrade car yet uh you can just sort of stroll through B not really notice it's it is firm riding."

Harry's garage · ▶ 10:11
2 say · critical

"this is not a car that you want to daily drive or or have it stop and go traffic"

Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 13:21
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/56 of 6 reviewersconsensus

530 horsepower 505 pound feet of torque... this car is no slouch boys

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 5:18

The second to third gear boost is otherworldly even with traction control on it feels like it wants to break loose

positive · ISSIMI Official · ▶ 8:38

The first time I buried my right foot in this car I was completely blown away with the outrageous straight line performance this thing has to offer.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 1:55
// 02

Handling

4.5/56 of 6 reviewersstrong consensus

The hydraulic steering is seemingly telepathic

positive · ISSIMI Official · ▶ 10:37

this car has such good steering feel so even though the power might feel overwhelming at times you always know what the front end is doing.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 3:13

Super sharp steering but no deviation. It's good. Really good.

positive · Harry's garage · ▶ 12:48
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/56 of 6 reviewersconsensus

The more you drive it and learn its nuances the better it gets

positive · ISSIMI Official · ▶ 12:56

it's a much more raw and engaging car to drive than a 997 Turbo.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 2:55

Wow, just feels alive. You're part of the action this car. You've got to be on your metal.

positive · Harry's garage · ▶ 13:37
// 04

Daily drivability

3.5/56 of 6 reviewerssplit

It is an extreme weaponrade car yet uh you can just sort of stroll through B not really notice it's it is firm riding.

positive · Harry's garage · ▶ 10:11

this is not a car that you want to daily drive or or have it stop and go traffic

critical · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 13:21

it's an extremely comfortable car... for just general bin bling duties this thing is absolutely fantastic.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 7:12
// 05

Value

3.5/55 of 6 reviewersconsensus

if you're happy to take a car with a Tiptronic in it you can save yourself a heck of a lot of money.

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 6:39

It always was expensive and uh it was quite surprising the 60% lift over a GT3 RS and that's reflected in today's market.

Harry's garage · ▶ 15:26

I'd probably save 50 Grand and go with that 997 GT3 instead

mixed · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 15:01

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Harry's garage
Posted Sep 14, 2025Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
ISSIMI Official
Posted Jul 14, 2024Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Zygrene
Posted Feb 16, 2023Open on YouTube
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