What Makes Porsche’s 911 an Exceptional Driving Experience

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Porsche’s iconic offering is the 911, which combines accessibility with genuine performance and spans a wide range of models, from the 370-hp Carrera to the 700-hp GT2 RS. At all levels, from the sub-$100,000 base to the $300,000 top end, a sense of deep engineering permeates the driving experience.

From Porsche’s interior systems, with ventilation to prevent fogging, to their all-wheel drive and rear-axle steering, these cars truly thrive in any weather condition.

Porsche is known for keeping car purists in mind, even as its cars push boundaries. While many supercars such as McLaren, Audi, Ferrari, and Lamborghini are limited to paddle-shift transmissions, nearly every 911 model has a manual gearbox option. A premium example is the GT3 Touring, which has a unique six-speed manual setup. Another differentiator is the superior fuel economy that Porsche manages to achieve vis-a-vis many of its high-end performance competitors.