For All-wheel drive; more aggressive stance from flared wheelarches; brilliant engineering; good value-retention; razor-sharp handling; phenomenal grip in corners; no body roll; rear-mounted engine provides good balance.

Against It seems churlish to complain about a car as perfect as the 911, but a bit more space on the rear bench would have greatly improved the car’s practical application.

Porsche 911 Coupe

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The Carrera 4 gets all-wheel drive over the standard model, but with Porsche’s brilliant stability control and traction control you don’t necessarily need that to get the best performance from the Carrera.

What Car? readers say

4.631579


Key facts

0–60mph
5 secs
Top speed
176 mph
Average mpg
28
Tank range
395 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

If you’ve got your heart set on a Porsche 911, then congratulations, you’ll be making a brilliant choice. Your options aren’t over just yet, though.

There are a number of different versions that range from fast to very, very furious. The base models have a 341bhp 3.6-litre engine, while S has a 380bhp 3.8 and GTS a 402bhp 3.8. If you want something even more hardcore, there’s always the 429bhp GT3, the 493bhp Turbo, or the 523bhp GT2.

Some of these cars also come with a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive, so that’s another thing to mull over. You can also choose a Targa version, which has a large sunroof that slides back to expose you to the elements almost as much as the cabriolet, but without the cabrio’s wobblier body and mushier suspension.

Whichever 911 you pick, you won’t be disappointed because they’re all fantastic. However, we reckon that the GTS strikes the best balance between performance and everyday usability.

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