2021 Porsche 911 review
Porsche 911 highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Great power
- Excellent handling
- Wonderful to drive
Cons
- Touchscreen is tough to use
- No Android Auto™
- Not much storage
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 20 highway, 17 combined
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2021 Porsche 911 is an unrivaled sports car
The 2021 Porsche 911 comes in a ludicrous number of trims with a similarly ridiculous number of available options. There's good news for those suffering from choice paralysis: The Porsche 911 is a splendid sports car whether in standard Carrera trim or optioned all the way up to Turbo S. There's not a bad way to drive this luxury German machine.
Redesigned for 2020, the 911 retains a rear-mounted, turbocharged flat-six cylinder engine that creates gobs of power. It's available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive and as a coupe or convertible. The Targa splits the difference between a soft-top convertible and a hard-top coupe, is available exclusively in all-wheel drive and returned to the fray for 2021. The Turbo trim also joined the party for 2021.
If there's a weakness on the 911, it's technology. The updated touchscreen is just out of comfortable reach and the buttons are a bit small. Still, for one of the best sports cars money can buy, that's a small quibble. The 911 is nearly perfect.
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What is new for the 2021 Porsche 911?
- The 911 is available in a variety of new trims, including the Targa 4, Targa 4S, Targa 4S Heritage Design, Turbo, and Turbo S.
- 911 trims have been upgraded with Memory Seat(s), Smart Key, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment this year.
- Head Up Display features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Carrera 4 trim now comes with Soft Top as standard equipment.
2021 Porsche 911 trims
Curious how Porsche 911 trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesCarrera:
- 379-hp, 331-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Overhead Airbags
- Smart Key
- Front Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Power Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Traction Control
- Parking Sensors
Carrera S:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera
- 443-hp, 390-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Soft Top
- Manual Transmission
Carrera 4:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera S
- 4WD/AWD
Carrera 4S:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera 4
- No significant upgrades found on the Carrera 4S
Turbo:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera 4S
- 572-hp, 553-lb-ft of torque 3.8L
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- BOSE Sound System
Turbo S:
- Includes all features available on the Turbo
- 640-hp, 590-lb-ft of torque 3.8L
- Apple CarPlay
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio Ready
Targa 4:
- Includes all features available on the Turbo S
- No significant upgrades found on the Targa 4
Targa 4S:
- Includes all features available on the Targa 4
- No significant upgrades found on the Targa 4S
Targa 4S Heritage Design:
- Includes all features available on the Targa 4S
- No significant upgrades found on the Targa 4S Heritage Design
Porsche 911 photos
What We Like
Performance: You can go from 0-60 mph in as little as 3 seconds when properly equipped, and handling is a dream. The steering wheel is properly weighted, allowing you to feel confident while making high-speed turns. This is a seriously fun car to drive whether at highway speeds or around town.
Interior: The updated interior is very modern with high-quality materials and excellent build quality. The addition of more electronic features does not diminish the traditional feel of the 911, and while it's certainly a snug sports car, there's plenty of room for taller passengers, at least in the front.
Comfort: The suspension is definitely tuned for sporty driving, but not so much that it makes for an uncomfortable ride. Seats are highly adjustable, making it easy to find a comfortable driving position. Road noise is about what you'd expect to find in a sports car: loud, but not grating.
What Needs Improvement
Tech: Apple CarPlay® comes standard, but the lack of Android Auto™ is disappointing. The touchscreen is also a bit small and not in a convenient location for use while driving. That's a shame because more controls have been moved to the screen and away from physical buttons.
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Ratings & reliability
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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
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Power Seat(s)
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
443
Torque (ft-lbs)
390
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
96.5"
Overall length
177.9"
Width
72.9"
Height
51.1"
Front tires
P245/35YR20
Rear tires
P305/30YR21
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Manual 7
2021 Porsche 911 FAQ
The 2021 Porsche 911 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Turbo S: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- Carrera S: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Carrera: 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4S: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4: 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Turbo: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- Targa 4: 18 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Targa 4S: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Targa 4S Heritage Design: 18 MPG City and 23 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
Here is what's new for the 2021 Porsche 911:
- Targa 4
- Targa 4S
- Targa 4S Heritage Design
- Turbo
- Turbo S
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