Does Porsche 911 Turbo hold its value?

The Porche 911 doesn't only retain its value, it can earn some profit for an owner. In July 2023, a Porsche 911 Turbo S convertible sold at auction for $288,000, with an original price tag of $281,000.

Is a Porsche 911 Turbo fast?

The Porsche 911 Turbo has a top speed of 205 mph . This speed was measured on the track while the car was outfitted with summer tires.

What is the slowest Porsche 911?

The world's slowest Porsche - Ferdinand GT3 RS [Video]

What is the slowest Porsche 911 0-60?

The slowest still is under 4.5 seconds , with the fastest under 4 seconds. Discover all of the 0 to 60 times for each trim level, plus the Porsche 911's top speed if you ever feel like testing out the engine on the salt flats or one of many California race tracks.

What is the life expectancy of a Porsche 911 engine?

Under the best circ*mstances, a Porsche could last you for 150,000 miles or around 10 years . With special care, many drivers can get even more than that out of their cars, even surpassing the 250,000-mile mark. Popular models that have been known to last 250,000 miles, include the Cayenne and the Porsche 911.

Is owning a Porsche 911 expensive?

Yes, Porsches are expensive to maintain compared to most automakers' vehicles . Estimates from RepairPal show maintaining a Porsche costs an average of about 83% more than the industry average.

How long do Porsche 911 engines last?

A well-maintained Porsche 911 can last 100,000 to 200,000 miles . If you drive around 13,500 miles per year, which is the average annual mileage for most drivers, your 911 can last for 15 years. With meticulous care and less usage, this car can last over 15 years.

Are Porsche turbo engines reliable?

Consumer Reports' reliability surveys have also found that manufacturers with a lot of experience building turbocharged engines—Audi, BMW, Porsche— tend to have more reliable powertrains .

How much does it cost to insure a Porsche 911 Turbo?

The average insurance cost for a Porsche 911 Turbo S is $4,475 per year for full coverage , which is $1,150 more than the overall average to insure a Porsche.

Is buying a Porsche a good investment?

Most Porsches tend to have a high resale value – higher than many other brands, in fact, because they lose value at a slower rate. If you're buying a Porsche specifically as an investment opportunity, you might want to look out for classic and limited-edition cars .

How much is a 2021 Porsche 911 worth?

2021 Porsche 911 Value - $56,376-$136,744 | Edmunds.

How much is a 2021 Porsche 911?

The price of the 2021 Porsche 911 starts at $100,550 and goes up to $136,550 depending on the trim and options.

How many 911 Turbo were made?

The Anniversary Edition totalled 1,963 units and the GT3 came in at 5,894 units produced. The Turbo sold well with 21,954 units made, while the rare GT2 was a low-volume 1287 unit car.

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

Starting at $172,150

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Highs Monstrously quick acceleration, heroic handling, confidence-inspiring brakes.
Lows Overly stiff ride, insane price tag, no manual transmission offered.
Verdict In the world of high-powered sports cars, the 911 Turbo and Turbo S reign supreme.

By Drew Dorian and Eric Stafford

Overview

With up to 640 horsepower, the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S are the company's latest salvo in the horsepower wars. High-output sports cars such as the 577-hp Mercedes-AMG GT R, the 602-hp Audi R8, and the 631-hp Lamborghini Huracán Evo are all rivals to both 911 Turbos, but none of them come with the same heritage and storied history. With coupe and cabriolet body styles, they offer similar standard and optional equipment as lesser 911 models but are powered by a more powerful twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six engine located—where else?—in the rear. While the 2021 911 Turbos are very expensive, their incredible performance and divine driving nature are worthy of our Editors' Choice list.

What's New for 2021?

Based on the new-for-2020 992-generation Porsche 911, the 2021 911 Turbo and Turbo S models are all new.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

The price of the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo / Turbo S starts at $172,150 and goes up to $217,650 depending on the trim and options.

To unlock the entirety of the 3.7-liter six-cylinder's 640 horsepower, you'll need to spring for the Turbo S model. While the drop-top cabriolet version is enticing, we'd take the coupe for its purity of purpose. In addition to its tremendous power and standard performance upgrades, every Turbo S comes with 18-way adjustable sport seats, 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bose surround-sound stereo, carbon-fiber interior trim, and Porsche's Sport Chrono package.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Hanging out in the rear of both the Turbo and Turbo S is a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six engine that makes up to 640 horsepower in the more powerful of the two variants; the regular Turbo model makes 572 horsepower. All-wheel drive is standard and shifts are handled by an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Porsche claims a zero-to-60-mph time of 2.6 seconds for the Turbo S, but at our test track it blasted to 60 in just 2.2 seconds. Aside from the explosive acceleration, the 911 Turbo exhibits insane levels of cornering grip and strong brakes to boot, making it a true performance powerhouse. The cabriolet variants are slightly heavier than the coupe, but the drop-top Turbo S we drove proved equally thrilling.

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Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Regardless of body style or engine output, the 2021 911 Turbo and Turbo S are both rated at 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. We tested a Turbo coupe on our 75-mph fuel-economy route, and it earned 27 mpg on the highway. For more information about the 911 Turbo's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

As with all 911 models, the Turbo and Turbo S are technically four-seaters, although the rear seats aren't usable by adults. The cabin mirrors that of the entry-level 911 Carrera models but with racier trim, more expensive options, and plenty of standard technology features such as a reconfigurable digital gauge display. The 911 comes with a front trunk which holds two carry-on suitcases and the rear-seat backs fold forward to create a large flat cargo area in the coupe model; in our testing, we were able to fit six carry-on cases behind the front seats.

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Infotainment and Connectivity

In addition to digital gauges in front of the driver, the 911 Turbo and Turbo S come standard with the same large touchscreen infotainment system as lesser 911s, complete with Porsche's intuitive software interface. A premium audio system from Bose is standard, and a Burmester stereo is optional, too, along with a Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Apple CarPlay capability; Android Auto has so far been omitted from the features list for all of Porsche's models.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The 911 Turbo can be ordered with several high-tech driver-assistance features including adaptive cruise control and night vision. For more information about the 911 Turbo's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

Standard automated emergency braking
Available lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
Available adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Porsche's warranty coverage is pretty standard for the segment, and the first maintenance visit is covered free of charge. However, rivals such as the Jaguar F-Type SVR offer far more value by covering maintenance for up to five years.

Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
Complimentary maintenance is covered for one year or 10,000 miles

Specifications

Specifications

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S

VEHICLE TYPE
rear-engine, all-wheel-drive, 2+2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE AS TESTED
$216,050 (base price: $204,850)

ENGINE TYPE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement
229 in³, 3746 cm³
Power
640 hp @ 6750 rpm
Torque
590 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): struts/multilink
Brakes (F/R): 16.5-in vented, cross-drilled ceramic disc/15.4-in vented, cross-drilled ceramic disc
Tires: Pirelli P Zero PZ4, F: 255/35ZR-20 (93Y) NA1 R: 315/30ZR-21 (105Y) NA1

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 96.5 in
Length: 178.5 in
Width: 74.8 in
Height: 50.9 in
Passenger volume: 74 ft³
Cargo volume: 5 ft³
Curb weight: 3646 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 2.2 sec
100 mph: 5.3 sec
130 mph: 8.9 sec
150 mph: 12.5 sec
180 mph: 21.4 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 3.7 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.0 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.4 sec
1/4 mile: 10.1 sec @ 137 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 205 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 139 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 284 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 1.10 g
Standing-start accel times omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/city/highway: 17/15/20 mpg

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight Package
Vehicle Type: rear-engine, all-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $215,190/$223,230

ENGINE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve flat-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 229 in³, 3746 cm³
Power: 640 hp @ 6750 rpm
Torque: 590 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

TRANSMISSION
8-speed dual-clutch automatic

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 16.5-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc/15.4-in vented, cross-drilled, carbon-ceramic disc
Tires: Pirelli P Zero PZ4
F: 255/35ZR-20 (93Y) NA1
R: 315/30ZR-21 (105Y) NA1

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 96.5 in
Length: 178.6 in
Width: 74.8 in
Height: 50.9 in
Passenger Volume: 49 ft³
Cargo Volume: 14 ft³
Curb Weight: 3557 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 2.1 sec
100 mph: 5.1 sec
130 mph: 8.6 sec
1/4-Mile: 9.9 sec @ 138 mph
150 mph: 12.0 sec
170 mph: 16.9 sec
180 mph: 20.8 sec
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.2 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 3.6 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.1 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.4 sec
Top Speed (mfr's claim): 205 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 139 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 279 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 1.14 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Observed: 14 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 17/15/20 mpg

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2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

Overview

What's New for 2021?

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Infotainment and Connectivity

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Specifications

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