From our very first drive last year, the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS impressed us with its blend of performance and civility—the perfect middle ground between the entry-level Carrera and the high-end Turbo and GT3 models. At least, that’s what we said before we took it to the test track. Now that we’ve seen the numbers, we stand corrected: The word “middle” does a disservice to a car that performs like this.
Before we dive into the numbers, a quick refresher: Porsche offers five 911 GTS models, situated right in the middle—whoops, sorry—of the 22-model-strong 911 lineup. All share a 473-hp, 420-lb-ft version of the company’s 3.0-liter horizontally opposed twin-turbo six-cylinder, with an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic as standard equipment or a seven-speed stick as a no-cost option.
