Porsche 911 Turbo
All-weather all-wheel-drive supercar — plus the RWD GT2 outlier.
19 reviewers · 70 videos · 7 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 19 reviewers
"not cheap but 911 turbos never have been"
TheTopher · ▶ 0:38"It is hard to me if I had the old body... it would be tough to justify, in part because the old car was so much cheaper."
Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:58Performance
5.0/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“It's insane. The gauge cluster from speed I started at to speed I got to... I think it got through three frames. And it was like, how did I get to that speed? Like, it is unreal.”
positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 0:44“it is the fastest 911 you can buy in a straight line... it does 0-60 in the low twos”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 8:11“this car is just an absolute monster”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 0:12Handling
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“the handling and vehicle dynamics are telepathic. no understeer. beautiful rotation around corners”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 7:18“the confidence of this car is just on another level there's really nothing else like this”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 23:22“It is incredible how effortless it's driving. You know, I've been here with a couple of other vehicles and I was like really working the vehicle and so on. But this is here. It's almost like you are in a simulator.”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 23:16Fun to drive
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“there isn't a whole lot that I've driven that has the grip the poise the driving enjoyment the emotional factor too”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 11:52“It's just fun. I mean, as a passenger, you tend to get sick, especially while racing. And yeah, that Lea doesn't get sick but just has fun really speaks for it.”
positive · Autogefuhl · ▶ 24:41“The whole car feels more alive. The engine is more alive. When you step on the throttle, it just wants to spool up and release all that power and torque.”
positive · AutoTopNL · ▶ 8:53Daily drivability
4.5/519 of 19 reviewersstrong consensus“this is a car that sits in traffic without issue and very comfortably”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 26:36“it's incredibly easy to live with and drive on a daily basis”
positive · TheTopher · ▶ 8:18“And also wrapped in there is the everyday usability that you got great vision out. You've got usable space, door pockets, normal doors.”
positive · Harry's garage · ▶ 17:40Value
3.0/519 of 19 reviewerssplit“It is hard to me if I had the old body... it would be tough to justify, in part because the old car was so much cheaper.”
critical · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:58“at 225,000 this is a lot of money and with how good the regular carrera s is it's hard to make that value proposition”
mixed · Savagegeese · ▶ 27:17“220,000 pounds for this car. Yeah, it seems as though 911 very quickly went from being 100 and a little bit to 100 and quite a lot of if anything 200,000 pounds.”
critical · Harry's garage · ▶ 15:03Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- 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
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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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