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Who is the Porsche 911 a good car for?
What is the Porsche 911 like to drive?
Tech features in the Porsche 911
Similar cars to the Porsche 911
Is the Porsche 911 a good car?
The Porsche 911 model range has been around since 1963. While the German automaker has incorporated all the latest powertrain, safety and convenience technologies, the core recipe of the Porsche remains unchanged. In all aspects, the Porsche 911 is not only a good car but an icon in the motoring world.
Who is the Porsche 911 a good car for?
The Porsche 911 is a good car for a successful professional wanting to have a fun, stylish and fast coupe. Not only does the Porsche 911 offer all the elegance and glamour to turn heads anywhere you go, but also offer performance for when you want to take out on a track day or a spirited drive through some twisty roads.
Is the Porsche 911 a good first car?
Although the Porsche 911 offers plenty of safety equipment and easy steering for new and inexperienced drivers, it might prove to be too powerful for some. Another big hurdle is the price, while competitive when considering its competition, the Porsche 911 is far from being a budget purchase.
Is the Porsche 911 a good family car?
Depending on the derivative, the Porsche 911 offers two seats at the rear of the cabin. While you should be able to fit two more occupants in the rear of the Porsche, the sloped roof and firm rear bench might not make it the ideal family vehicle. Even if you have children, the two-door design also makes getting in and out of the rear a bit more challenging. If you want the performance and styling of a Porsche but one that would suit a family, you might want to consider the Cayenne, Macan, Panamera or Taycan models.
Is there a Hybrid Porsche 911?
Currently, the entire range of Porsche 911 models is petrol burning sports cars. Although Porsche has been developing a synthetic fuel that would equal the emissions of an electric vehicle, the German automaker has said that the next generation of 911 models will incorporate EV technology. Whether that means it will be a fully electric vehicle or a hybrid, remains to be seen, for now, let us enjoy the petrol burners while we still can.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewers opinion
"It is the more subdued and usable powertrain coupled with the superb transmission options that make the T a great sports car to tackle everyday driving scenarios with. It still provides the GT-Porsche characteristics, even if these are watered down, and combines them with what makes a standard 911 such a good all-rounder."
- Sean Nurse, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Porsche 911 like inside?
In typical Porsche fashion, the 911 comes with a stylish interior with a variety of materials from leather to Sport-Tex fabric as found in the 911T. A few design elements from earlier cars are incorporated such as the five dial layout in the instrument cluster. While the cabin offers a variety of soft-touch surfaces, the fitment feels firm and exemplify quality. Being a sports car, you are positioned close to the road, however, the different suspension settings will ensure that the comfort isn't hindered.
Style
One cannot speak about the Porsche 911 without talking about its styling. The silhouette of the 911 must be the longest standing design to ever feature on a particular vehicle model. Upfront, Porsche still incorporate the signature rounded headlamps while at the rear the similarities between the earliest and most recent models are obvious. Make no mistake, the current 911 range is considerably larger in its dimension than the first model that arrived in 1963, but the proportions of the timeless design have remained in place.
Tech features
• Active cooling air flaps and air blades for side air intakes at the front
• Auto-deploying rear spoiler
• Retractable door handles
• SPORT button to activate dynamic driving settings for engine and transmission
• Electromechanical power steering with variable steering ratio and steering pulse generator
• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
• Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
• ABS with extended brake functions
• Auto start/stop function
• Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
• VarioCam Plus variable valve timing and lift
• Integrated dry-sump lubrication with an on-demand controlled oil pump
• Two 3-way catalytic converters and on-board diagnostics for monitoring emission control system
• Electrically operated parking brake
• Electromechanical power brake
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPM)
• LED main headlights including daytime running lights with 4-point LED spotlights
• Reading lights, orientation, ignition lock, luggage compartment, footwell, glove compartment and door lightning all build on LED technology
• LED auxiliary light units in the front end with position lights, direction indicators and side indicators
• Taillight strip including integrated parking lights and rear fog-light
• Automatic headlight activation incl. ‘Welcome Home’ lighting
• Three-dimensional LED taillights incl. reversing light and direction indicators as well as integral third brake lights
• Exterior mirrors on door waist rails, electrically adjustable and heatable, aspherical on driver's side
• Windscreen washer system with aero wiper blades and washer jets
• Porsche WET Mode
• Warn and Brake Assist incl. Pedestrian protection
• Keyless Go
• ParkAssist front and rear
• Cruise control
• 2-zone automatic climate control with separate temperature settings for driver and front passenger, automatic air-recirculation mode incl. air quality sensor
• Instrument cluster with central rev counter and two 7-inch TFT displays
• 10.9-inch infotainment display
• Multifunctional steering wheel with shift paddles and manual height- and reach adjustment
• 2 USB-C ports in centre console main storage compartment lid, socket (12-volt) in the passenger footwell
• Sound Package Plus, analogue sound system, 8 loudspeakers, 150-watt total output with integral amplifier and digital signal processing
• Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest 911?
The cheapest Porsche 911 is the entry trim Carrera coupe - prices usually start from R 1 719 000
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How much does it cost?
| Porsche 911 Carrera coupe | from R 1 719 000 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 coupe | from R 1 829 000 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet | from R 1 918 000 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera S coupe | from R 2 020 000 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4 cabriolet | from R 2 028 000 |
| Porsche 911 targa 4 | from R 2 029 000 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4S coupe | from R 2 130 000 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera S cabriolet | from R 2 220 000 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera 4S cabriolet | from R 2 329 000 |
| Porsche 911 targa 4S | from R 2 330 000 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 auto | from R 3 109 000 |
| Porsche 911 GT3 | from R 3 109 000 |
| Porsche 911 turbo coupe | from R 3 400 000 |
| Porsche 911 turbo cabriolet | from R 3 599 000 |
| Porsche 911 turbo S coupe | from R 3 903 000 |
| Porsche 911 turbo S cabriolet | from R 4 102 000 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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