Porsche 911 Carrera
The base 911 Carrera is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six producing 385 hp and 450 Nm. In its rear-wheel-drive, rear-engine configuration it delivers the purest form of the 911 driving experience: razor-sharp steering, instinctive handling balance, and that iconic flat-six soundtrack. Available as Coupe, Cabriolet, and Targa.
Key Specs
- Engine: 3.0 L Twin-Turbo Flat-6
- Power: 385 hp / 450 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 4.5 sec (PDK)
- Top Speed: 293 km/h
Our 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera Rating
FORPORSCHE RATING: 9/10
Pros
Iconic rear-engine, rear-drive layout defines sports car handling; 60-plus years of engineering refinement in a single body; perfectly balanced for the road; accessible entry point to the 911 range.
Cons
Limited luggage space; firm ride on harsh surfaces; entry price is significant; Carrera designation understates the real-world performance.
Verdict
The benchmark. Over six decades, the 911 Carrera has defined what a sports car should be. Nothing drives quite like a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive Porsche. The standard every competitor measures itself against.
Porsche 911 Powertrain Guide
- 911 Carrera: 3.0L H6 Twin-Turbo / 379 hp / 331 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.0 sec (RWD)
- 911 Carrera S: 3.0L H6 Twin-Turbo / 443 hp / 390 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.5 sec (RWD)
- 911 Carrera T: 3.0L H6 Twin-Turbo / 379 hp / 331 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.0 sec (RWD, lightweight, manual)
- 911 Carrera GTS: 3.6L H6 T-Hybrid / 473 hp / 420 lb-ft / 0-60: 2.9 sec
- 911 GT3: 4.0L H6 Naturally Aspirated / 502 hp / 346 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.2 sec / 9,000 rpm redline
- 911 Turbo S: 3.8L H6 Twin-Turbo / 640 hp / 590 lb-ft / 0-60: 2.6 sec (AWD)
- 911 Targa: 3.0L H6 Twin-Turbo / 379 hp (base) to 443 hp (S) / unique motorized Targa roof architecture