2017 Porsche 911 review
Porsche 911 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- New, more powerful turbocharged engines
- Premium interior
- Lots of standard features
Cons
- Options list includes many items you would expect as standard
- New six-cylinder engines aren’t as impressive as before
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 24 highway, 21 combined
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A 911 for all seasons
In its sixth generation (2012-2018), the 2017 Porsche 911 wows just as much as every version before it. With so many variations to discover, it’s less a question of whether the 911 suits you, but which version suits you best.
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What is new for the 2017 Porsche 911?
- The Carrera 4 Black Edition, Carrera Black Edition, GT3, GT3 RS, and R trims have been discontinued for 2017.
- 911 trims have been upgraded with Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
- Blind Spot Monitor and Lane Departure Warning features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Carrera 4S trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Carrera 4 trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Carrera S trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Carrera trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Turbo trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Soft Top as standard equipment.
- The Turbo S trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Soft Top as standard equipment.
- The Carrera GTS trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4 trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4S trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4 GTS trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
- The Carrera 4 GTS trim now comes with Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Porsche 911
1. New-for-2017 turbocharged engines
There are multiple new additions to the Porsche 911 for 2017. The biggest one is that almost every version of the 911 is now turbocharged for this year, including the base trim. The only one left out of this is the new 911 R. The newly-turbocharged base engine is a 3.0L six-cylinder that now produces an impressive 370 hp.
2. Premium interior
The interior of the 2017 Porsche 911 is stunning and truly showcases Porsche's driver-focused design. It’s full of plush surfaces and sleek lines, with logical button placement and sophisticated (but easy-to-use) tech. The Porsche Communications Management (PCM) infotainment system has been revised for this year, too, making it even better than before. It now allows the type of swiping and pinching gestures you’d normally use on your smartphone, alongside finger-written numbers and letters for navigation functions.
3. New for 2017
As well as the new turbocharged engines and additional PCM features, there are even more additions to the Porsche 911 for 2017. Adaptive suspension dampers are now standard, the exterior has been revised slightly, and the Carrera S now has a rear-wheel steering option. Additionally, the upgraded infotainment system now enables Apple CarPlay® connectivity, which will please iPhone users.
4. Great features
The 2017 Porsche 911 is jam-packed with features, as you'd expect from a luxury sports car. As standard, you get automatic bi-xenon headlights with LED running lights, parking sensors in the front and back, heated mirrors, and partial leather upholstery and trim. In terms of infotainment, the seven-inch touchscreen enables access to voice controls, Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay connectivity, navigation, and so much more. It’s more than enough to keep the tech-savvy driver happy.
5. Balanced performance
The mpg for the 2017 Porsche 911 is very impressive, especially for a luxury sports car. The base Carrera trim with the 3.0L engine and PDK transmission achieves an EPA-estimated 25 combined mpg.
The higher the performance, the lower the mpg, but even the 3.8L Turbo S trim achieves an EPA-estimated 21 combined mpg.Shop with your budget in mind
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Porsche 911 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Porsche 911 44th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Carrera S 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Blind Spot Monitor
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
420
Torque (ft-lbs)
368
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
96.5"
Overall length
177.1"
Width
71.2"
Height
50.8"
Front tires
P245/35YR20
Rear tires
P305/30YR20
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Manual 7
2017 Porsche 911 FAQ
The 2017 Porsche 911 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Carrera S: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Targa 4: 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Targa 4 GTS: 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Targa 4S: 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Carrera GTS: 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4S: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Carrera: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4 GTS: 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Turbo: 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Turbo S: 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
The Porsche 911 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Porsche 911 as 43 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
The 2017 Porsche 911 has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2017 Porsche 911, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2017 Porsche 911 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2017 Porsche 911:
- Apple CarPlay
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear View Camera
- Turbo Charged Engine
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