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Porsche 911 Carrera 991 S

Carrera S / 4S (991.1 / 991.2)2012–2019

The everyday 911 — rear-engined flat-six, and still the yardstick every sports car gets measured against.

23 reviewers · 43 videos · 9 hours watched

Generations
9641989–19949931995–19989961999–2004996 C4S2002–20049972005–2011997 S2005–2011997 GTS2011–20129912012–2019991 S2012–2019991 GTS2015–20199922020–present992 S2020–present992 GTS2022–present
// 00 the verdict

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

across 23 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Value
12 say · liveable

"for $60,000... I mean it's kind of a bargain because when you think about this configuration... these are becoming very sought-after and very highly regarded desirable cars"

Drive Steady · ▶ 15:01
3 say · critical

"i just don't think they represent good value for money"

High Peak Autos · ▶ 13:15
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/523 of 23 reviewersstrong consensus

“this feels so good... 7800 RPM Red Line... so satisfying and rewarding driving the manual and that 3.8 L engine screaming up to 7800 RPM right behind your ear is just a wonderful wonderful experience”

positive · Drive Steady · ▶ 15:34

“performance wise i mean this is the real reason you'd buy a 911 it's superb it's agile it's quick”

positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 12:02

“the Porsche's Time 1 minute 22.8 seconds nearly 3 seconds slower than the Nissan”

EVO · ▶ 8:45
// 02

Handling

4.5/523 of 23 reviewersstrong consensus

“this feels alive and interesting and talkative in a way that the BMW just feels void.”

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 7:47

“the 911 Carrera S does accomplish exactly that with the rear engine layout and a little bit of a shorter wheelbase the car rotates extraordinarily well”

positive · Running2Redline · ▶ 4:01

“the handling is unreal it's almost telepathic”

positive · High Peak Autos · ▶ 8:12
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/523 of 23 reviewersconsensus

“The sound as you're screaming up to 7 and 12,000 RPM is phenomenal. And then when the PDK changes gear with lightning fast precision, bangs you in the kicks you in the back of the scene and surges you on to the next power band up the next gear. It's it's a fantastic addictive experience.”

positive · Chris Rigby · ▶ 11:47

“10 years old and it's still brilliant to drive it is still worth your money worth the investment.”

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 18:10

“this is a very nostalgic and fun experience to get behind the wheel of one of these cars”

positive · Drive Steady · ▶ 10:51
// 04

Daily drivability

4.5/523 of 23 reviewersconsensus

“I would say that the 911 has literally perfected the sports car daily car. So, yes, I would say that this is literally the best car you could daily.”

positive · Driver's Therapy · ▶ 1:20

“this car has been a fantastic option for me to daily”

positive · Rennthusiast · ▶ 2:43

“You can sort of see why 911s are so popular this this ease of usability that they have. That's That's part of the magic of 911. It's It's just a usable everyday car.”

positive · Harry's garage · ▶ 10:37
// 05

Value

3.5/523 of 23 reviewerssplit

“for $60,000... I mean it's kind of a bargain because when you think about this configuration... these are becoming very sought-after and very highly regarded desirable cars”

positive · Drive Steady · ▶ 15:01

“i just don't think they represent good value for money”

critical · High Peak Autos · ▶ 13:15

“$65,000 for a Driving Experience like this you'll instantly forget that it's 10 years old.”

positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 11:04

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Drive Steady
Posted Jan 15, 2024Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Running2Redline
Posted Apr 15, 2023Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
High Peak Autos
Posted Jul 22, 2021Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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Power420 hp
Torque368 lb-ft
TX7-speed manual or 7-speed PDK
Curb3,120 lb
Manual✓ available