
Vehicle Overview
Porsche’s iconic 911 has existed in various forms since 1963. Available in coupe, Targa and convertible body styles, the legendary sports car competes against the Audi R8, Nissan GT-R and Chevrolet Corvette.
New for 2016
Two new variants are available: the 911 Targa 4 GTS and the high-performance 911 GT3 RS.
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Significant Standard Features
- 350-horsepower, 3.4-liter flat-six-cylinder engine
- Seven-speed manual transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- All-wheel drive
- 400-hp, 3.8-liter flat-six-cylinder (S)
- 430-hp, 3.8-liter flat-six-cylinder (GTS)
- 475-hp, 3.8-liter flat-six-cylinder (GT3)
- 520-hp, twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six-cylinder (Turbo)
- 560-hp, twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six-cylinder (Turbo S)
911 GT3 RS
Not content with the performance of the Turbo and Turbo S models, Porsche introduced the 911 GT3 RS for 2016. Porsche claims it has the “maximum amount of motorsport technology that is currently possible in a street-legal 911 suitable for daily driving.”
What’s Special
- 500-hp, 4.0-liter flat-six-cylinder engine
- Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- Lightweight components made of magnesium and carbon fiber
- Zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, according to Porsche
- 1.97 inches wider in front than a regular 911 Carrera; 2.8 inches wider at the rear
- Carbon fiber bucket seats