BUYER’S GUIDE: Porsche 911
CO2 /tax
174g/km
£250
Running costs
32mpg (CarreraS3.0PDK)
£97 fill-up
Performance
0-62mph/top speed
4.1 seconds/190mph
THE Porsche 911 celebrates its 60th birthday next year, and since the original model arrived, the car has been beguiling automotive enthusiasts with its sound, performance, usability, reliability and engaging driving experience.
Over the years since 1963, the appeal of these rear-engined sports cars has never diminished. In fact, the 911 is as popular as ever. Here we’re covering the seventh-generation model (codenamed 991), with a focus on the more mainstream versions, such as the Carrera, Targa and Turbo.
History
THE 991.1 version of the 911 coupé arrived in December 2011, in 345bhp 3.4 Carrera and 394bhp 3.8 Carrera S forms; within weeks these were also offered in cabriolet guise. By December 2012 the coupé and cabriolet were available in 4WD Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S forms. Three months later the 513bhp 3.8 Turbo and
