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The Porsche 911 could be considered the ultimate sports car. It has spectacular performance but is a pleasure to drive even at sensible speeds, looks good without being excessively flashy, has a pretty good reputation for durability and reliability (Porsche reckons a good number of the 911s it’s ever built are still on the road), and with a 2+2 layout in most models, you might even call it practical.
Better still, Porsche offers the 911 in a huge variety of models, from simple tin-top sports cars to Targas and Cabriolets, with rear and four-wheel drive, straightforward road cars or mad track-focused semi-racers, and there’s even a hybrid on the way in the next few years. All this choice can be confusing though, so below we’ll hopefully clear up a few of the things you need to know.
Sports cars come little better than the Porsche 911, and even if you haven’t had your heart set on one for some time already, its broad talents and famous badge might be enough to draw in sports car buyers who haven’t quite settled on another model just yet. The 911 has always been an all-rounder but the latest model, which arrived in 2019, is probably more usable than ever.
It goes without saying that the 911 is a quick car. Even the least powerful models can cover the 0-62mph sprint in just over four seconds, and they get a lot quicker from there, as power goes up and all-wheel drive traction becomes a factor. The good news is that if you haven’t got an unlimited budget to work with, you can still get something fast and exciting, and something that handles brilliantly too - and of course, they all have that famous 911 silhouette.
The latest interior took a big step up in luxury and quality over previous cars, though both these facets vary depending on how the car was originally specified too - Porsche’s options list is truly vast, so no two models are likely to be exactly alike. Refinement has improved over the years, and while the 911 is no luxury saloon, sports cars rarely come so usable every day. On a motorway cruise, fuel efficiency well into the 30mpg range is entirely possible too.
The 911 hasn’t been without its challengers over the years. Not least from within - the smaller Porsche 718 Cayman is a very real 911 alternative in some specifications. Looking outside the Porsche brand, the Audi R8, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, BMW i8, Jaguar F-Type, and the McLaren 570S are cars to consider depending on which 911 you’re looking at.
There are certainly versions of the 911 that stand out, but the best 911 will ultimately be the one that fits your expectations and budget. That might be a PDK-equipped Carrera 4 Targa in Miami Blue for some, and a GT3 Touring with a manual gearbox in Oak Green for another - there’s really no right answer. Keen drivers would be advised to look towards models like the Carrera T and Carrera GTS, and opting for a manual gearbox doesn’t just mean a bit of three-pedal fun, but further down the line the manuals tend to command a little more money when you sell on, too. All-wheel drive models meanwhile are ideal for those who intend to keep using their 911s all through winter.
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As the ‘992’ generation 911 arrived in 2019, all models are subject to a flat rate of VED or ‘road tax’. For most cars this is £190 a year, but as all 911s are also quite expensive to buy new, they attract a surcharge that currently lifts the annual bill to £600. This returns to the lower rate for the car’s seventh year on the road.
While there will be some variations in insurance costs between the individual models, all 911s fall into the maximum group 50 category. This is to be expected for a high-performance sports car though, and a 911 need not necessarily be any more expensive to insure than other high-end sports and supercars.
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