Porsche 911 Turbo
All-weather all-wheel-drive supercar — plus the RWD GT2 outlier.
15 reviewers · 28 videos · 7 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.
across 15 reviewers
"This car has no business being this easy to drive and this fast."
Tedward · ▶ 23:52"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 · ▶ 15:33"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
4.5/515 of 15 reviewersstrong consensus“this thing is so fast”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 5:05“that really is exceptionally quick in the way it picks up speed those bigger larger twin turbo chargers spring into action pretty quickly”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 16:59“This car 20 years later, still incredibly fast and incredibly beautiful”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 28:53Handling
4.0/515 of 15 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“handling is sharp and it easily earns a 7 out of 10.”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:29“The steering though ooh even at low speeds that is classic old school 911 delicious”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:54Fun to drive
4.5/515 of 15 reviewersstrong consensus“it's like all your tuner car dreams as a kid but grown up”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 10:03“there is a level of sophistication to the gt2 that perhaps hasn't really been picked up on before i like it i like it”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 18:27“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 · ▶ 29:09Daily drivability
3.5/515 of 15 reviewerssplit“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 · ▶ 15:33“This car has no business being this easy to drive and this fast.”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 23:52“I've just noticed that my pickle is fast asleep in the back. So, if you're worried about whether this would be too firm... there's your evidence.”
positive · Dadcars · ▶ 22:12Value
4.0/514 of 15 reviewerssplit“one of the best value semi-modern supercars you can buy”
positive · 9WERKS TV · ▶ 15:28“it's still an amazing combination of reliability and performance and handling and relatively reasonable pricing”
positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 23:12“this generation 996 is the least expensive... this looks like a relative bargain.”
positive · Motormouth · ▶ 5:42Hear 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
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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