Top Questions About the Porsche 911:
1. Is a Porsche 911 cheap?
The Porsche 911 is not considered cheap by any standard. It is a luxury sports car with a long-standing reputation for exceptional performance, engineering, and build quality. The base model starts at a high price point, and the cost can rise significantly with options or if you go for higher-performance variants such as the 911 Turbo or the GT3. The 911 is priced to reflect its status as one of the world’s most iconic sports cars, offering a blend of performance, luxury, and exclusivity.
2. How much is a Porsche 911 now?
As of 2024, the price of a new Porsche 911 typically started at $106,100 for the base Carrera model. Prices can increase significantly depending on the trim level, options, and customizations. For example, the 911 Turbo S, which is one of the higher-end models, can start at $230,400. Special editions and high-performance variants can be even more expensive, especially when considering additional features and packages.
3. How much is the cheapest Porsche 911?
The cheapest Porsche 911 is the base Carrera model, which started at $106,100 in 2024. This model offers a twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, rear-wheel drive, and a well-appointed interior. While it is the entry point into the 911 lineup, it still provides the performance and driving dynamics for which the 911 is known. However, additional options and customizations can quickly add to the base price.
4. Is Porsche discontinuing the 911?
No, Porsche is not discontinuing the 911. The 911 is the flagship model for Porsche and has been in continuous production since the orignal version appeared in 1963. It is one of the most iconic and successful sports cars in automotive history. Porsche has continued to evolve the 911 with new technologies and performance enhancements while maintaining its distinctive design and character. The 911 remains central to Porsche’s brand identity, and there are no plans to discontinue it.
The teardrop-shaped Porsche 911 is one of the best-selling sports cars of all time, with more than a million sold worldwide and counting. Porsche has built this two-door rear-engine, high-performance fastback in Zuffenhausen, Germany for six decades and it's been raced in motorsport for just as long by some of the world's most accomplished professionals. Often benchmarked by rivals such as BMW, the 911 and its timeless silhouette have spawned numerous versions and generations since first hitting the market in 1963.
2020 - Present Porsche 911 Type 992 (8th Generation)
For the 2020 model year, Porsche introduced a whole new generation of the 911 called the 992. This new car received a significant facelift with a new, aerodynamic body design, a updated chassis, and more powerful engines.
There were many variants available for the eighth-generation Porsche 911 Carrera, including the base Carrera coupe, the Carrera 4, the Carrera Cabriolet, the Carrera S, the Carrera 4 Cabriolet, the Carrera S Cabriolet, and the Carrera 4S Cabriolet. These variants are essentially mixtures of different coupe and cabriolet body styles combined with the 4 and S drivetrain options.
The base Carrera has a rear-mounted 3.0-liter engine with a twin-turbocharged flat-six putting out 379 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque, and the S puts out 443 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. All versions feature a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, known as PDK, but there is also a seven-speed manual transmission available for the S and 4S variants, which is a little faster from a dead stop.
This new generation of the 911 features a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a Wi-Fi hotspot and Apple CarPlay connectivity. It also comes with forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking as standard, with the option to add lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist as well as adaptive cruise control.
New Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S variants joined in 2021. These more powerful iterations featured a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six putting out 572 horsepower in the standard Turbo and 640 horsepower in the Turbo S. The Turbo S featured a zero-to-60 time of just 2.6 seconds, bringing it into supercar territory.
In 2022, Porsche introduced the GTS trim level as well as the new 911 Targa body style. The GTS variant features the same 3.0-liter engine available in previous generations but now puts out 473 horsepower. The track-oriented GT3 model also returned for the 2022 model year in standard and Touring trim. Despite its race-inspired character, the GT3 does without turbochargers. Instead, it features a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six making 502 horsepower. GT3 and GT3 Touring models are available with a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission.
The Carrera GTS is available with the seven-speed manual that was previously only available in the S and 4S variants. While the coupe and cabriolet body styles are only available with rear-wheel drive, the Targa comes solely in an AWD configuration.
A special Edition 50 Years Porsche Design trim was also available and limited to 750 models offered in the Targa only.
The 2022 911 also features the same 10.9-inch touchscreen that has appeared in previous model years, but it has been upgraded to include Android Auto connectivity.
Two special edition models were launched for the 2023 model year. The Dakar edition featured offroad-oriented modifications, such as a maximum 7.5-inch ground clearance, selectable offroad driving modes, all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, and Pirelli all-terrain tires. Production was limited to 2,500 models. A GTS America trim included the seven-speed manual transmission, special Azure Blue paint, bespoke wheels, and body graphics. GTS America models were limited to just 100. A rear-wheel drive-only Carrera T model also joined the lineup, devoid of rear seats an only with a manual transmission.
Turbo models also got a special edition for 2023, when 1250 Sport Classic models were built, featuring a 543-horsepower twin-turbo, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and a ducktail rear spoiler. A 911 GT3 RS trim was also added to the lineup with a 518-horsepower engine and revised aerodynamics, including a huge rear wing.
Few major changes were made to the standard and Turbo versions of the 911 for the 2024 model year, but wireless Android Auto and Spotify were added to the infotainment system. The 911 GT3 added a top-tier S/T trim, which included the more powerful GT3 RS’s engine to the GT3 Touring’s grown-up exterior. The model was limited to 1963 examples.
The 2025 Porsche 911 received significant changes. The exterior was refreshed with redesigned aerodynamics, mirrors, bumpers, headlights, and wheels. The interior also received a redesign with the most substantial change being a new all-digital instrument cluster. A T-Hybrid powertrain now motivates 911 GTS models, which combines a 3.6-liter flat-six engine with an electric turbocharger and an electric motor for a total output of 532 horsepower, propelling it to 60 miles per hour in less than three seconds.
A 911 Turbo S 50 Years model was available as a limited edition, to recognise the 911 Turbo’s 50th anniversary. This trim features a lower stance, blacked-out exterior trim pieces, and tartan seat upholstery.
The GT3 lineup was also trimmed for the 2025 model year, with only the GT3 RS with its race car looks remaining on the menu.
2012 - 2019 Porsche 911 Type 991 (7th Generation)
This generation of 911 was built on a new platform and 2.2 inches longer than predecessor with a 3.9-inch longer wheelbase.
There were subtle design changes, too, such as a slightly reduced roofline arch to accentuate the taper from front to rear, while the front wings in which the headlights sit were positioned higher than the lid.
It was initially launched with a 3.4-liter, six-cylinder engine in the base Carrera models, while the Carrera S got a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine.
Buyers could choose from a seven-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (PDK).
Porsche subsequently released other 911 models with more powerful engines, such as the Turbo and the Turbo S, the GT3, the GT3 RS, the GT2 Carrera RS, and the R models. It also produced convertible and Targa-top versions of the base Carrera and Carrera S.
In 2016, Porsche updated the 911 with subtle tweaks to the taillights and interior upgrades – primarily the infotainment screen. The bigger news that year was the new base engines, because Porsche swapped out the two naturally-aspirated six-cylinder units in favor of one turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder. The switch marked the first time a turbo engine was standard in the base 911.
In the base Carrera, this turbo made 370 horsepower, and it was tuned to make 420 horsepower in the Carrera S.
2005 - 2012 Porsche 911 Type 997 (6th Generation)
This model fixed the controversy of its predecessor by returning the 911’s headlights to their conventional oval shape.
The base model Carrera had a 321-horsepower, 3.6-liter boxer six-cylinder engine, while the Carrera S had a 350-horsepower 3.8-liter six-cylinder. The Sport Chrono Package made its debut in 2004, featuring revised engine and transmission tuning as well as a namesake clock on the dash.
Direct fuel injection was introduced in 2008 in both the 3.6 and 3.8-liter engines, along with a double-clutch seven-speed transmission. There was also revised suspension, LED tail lights and turn signals, while new options included touch-screen navigation and Bluetooth.
The Turbo and Turbo S models used a 3.6-liter turbocharged six-cylinder and all-wheel drive. Later Turbo models upgraded to a new 3.8-liter engine and a revised all-wheel drive system.
Porsche later released the GT3 version with a 415-horsepower, 3.6-liter, naturally-aspirated engine. The limited-production GT3 RS used the same powertrain with minor modifications, but was set up primarily for the track. A later version swapped out the 3.6-liter unit for a 3.8-liter boxer six-cylinde,r while a final GT3 RS 4.0 used a larger 4.0-liter engine that made 500 horsepower.
Porsche subsequently launched the 997 GT2 which, at the time, was the most powerful and the fastest road-going ever. It used a rear-wheel drive setup and a 3.6-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder similar to the one in the Turbo and Turbo S models.
The GT2 RS was an even faster version of the GT2 and featured significant weight savings over its GT2 sibling.
Later in the 997 generation's lifespan, Porsche introduced a refreshed version that was highlighted by the arrival of the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), a dual-clutch automated transmission lauded for its ultra-fast and smooth shifts.
1998 - 2005 Porsche 911 Type 996 (5th Generation)
This 911 was significant in the sports car's history for its switch from air-cooling to water-cooling.
The base model had a naturally-aspirated 3.4-liter flat-six engine, rear-wheel drive, a six-speed transmission, and multi-link rear suspension. This new headlight shape deviated from the long-standing tradition of slightly ovoid headlamps, setting off a minor controversy among 911 purists that Porsche later corrected with the 997 generation.
An all-wheel drive version later returned to the 911 lineup, and in 2002, the Targa model arrived with a large, sliding glass roof. The GT2 had 489-horsepower, could hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and was also the first production car to have standard ceramic brakes.
1995 - 1998 Porsche 911 Type 993 Series (4th Generation)
Representing the last of the air-cooled 911s, this version (known to fans as the 993) is now highly sought after by collectors, who prize its traditional engine cooling method.
The 993 had a more streamlined look, with redesigned front headlights and an aluminum subframe, while the base trim’s 272-horsepower flat-six engine weighed 14 pounds less than its predecessor.
The Carrera 4S and 2S models had a 285-horsepower, six-cylinder boxer engine, and a six-speed manual transmission, although an automatic was available.
The Turbo was released in 1995, with a twin-turbo engine that delivered almost 400 horsepower. This car also featured permanent AWD and innovative hollow-spoke aluminum wheels. A rare, more powerful Turbo S model in 1997 with a larger spoiler, along with another rare model: 57 GT2s were built, with 430 horsepower capable of hitting 60mph in four seconds. The German brand also introduced a mid-engined convertible sibling for the 911, with the Porsche Boxster joining the lineup in 1997.
1989 - 1994 Porsche 911 Type 964 (3rd Generation)
Highlights of the 911 964 included an automatically deploying rear spoiler, a new Tiptronic automatic transmission with unique, fully manual control, power steering, dual front airbags, ABS, and twin-spark ignition.
The chassis underwent a complete redesign and this version was fitted with a naturally-aspirated 250-horsepower, 3.6-liter boxer engine.
In 1990, the 964 Turbo debuted, with a 3.3-liter boxer engine. In 1992, Porsche upgraded the Turbo to a 320-horsepower, 3.6-liter engine, while the last 90 Turbos built were special 380-horsepower S models. Other special series Turbos included 1992’s limited-run of 250 America Roadster Cabriolet models.
1973 - 1989 Porsche 911 (2nd Generation)
The longest-running 911 was the G-Series, built in numerous iterations and eras that included coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet models. Porsche sold nearly 200,000 examples of this 911.
The base 911 G-Series was introduced in 1974 with a 2.7-liter flat-six engine that made 150 horsepower. That later rose to 165 horsepower for the 1976 model year, while the 911 produced 175hp.
The pivotal 911 930 Turbo arrived in 194, with its 3.0-liter, 260-horsepower engine, distinctive spoiler, and flared wheelarches. In 1977, the Turbo was upgraded with an impressive 3.3-liter 300-horsepower engine.
The 180hp 911 SC was introduced in 1978, and Porsche introduced the first true 911 convertible (or cabriolet) in 1983, which proved immensely popular, and a convertible version of the 911 has been offered ever since.
This was also a period when Porsche was seriously considering discontinuing the 911 altogether, in favor of what it viewed as more modern front-engined models, such as the conteporary 944 and the 928. Ultimately, the 911's continued popularity prevailed, and Porsche decided to keep it – and later discontinue both the 944 and 928.
The 911 was again updated for the 1984 model year, and this model was known as the 3.2 Carrera, bringing back the name that was axed in 1977, along with a 231-horsepower flat-six engine.
The 911 Carrera Speedster came out in 1989, with a look reminiscent of the 1950s Porsche 356 Speedster.
1965 - 1973 Porsche 911 (1st Generation)
The first-generation Porsche 911 series was a four-seater that offered five air-cooled engine configurations, ranging from 2.0 to 2.4 liters with between 128 and 190 horsepower.
It was also during this generation that the first Targa 911 models were laucnhed, featuring a removable roof panel (Porsche released this model instead of a convertible because it was worried the U.S. government was going to outlaw convertibles altogether). The Porsche 911 Carrera RS also debuted in the final year of the first generation 911 in 1973.
