2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T

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Rating7.6

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Midsize Coupe
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$102,100
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on August 2, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Ballistic performance due to potent powertrain

An extravagant price tag

Default first year's scheduled maintenance

Incredible exterior design and cabin layout

Non-existent back seats

Revised interior colors and exterior paints

Limitless options features

Specs & Features

$102,100

price

370 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

torque

7-Speed Manual

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 7M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe is a direct competitor to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GTC Coupe, the Audi R8 Coupe, and the Lamborghini Huracan Coupe. With standalone trim, the 911 Turbo carries an MSRP of $161,800. It is offered with a 3.8L Twin-Turbo Flat-6 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, producing 540 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the 911 Turbo manages a 0-60 of 2.9 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG.

Buying Advice

The base 911 Turbo trim is fast enough and comes with a number of amenities. However, you have the freedom to invest in optional features such as adaptive cruise control including Porsche Active Safe, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, aero kit turbo, power sunroof, and more to upgrade the performance, safety, and comfort.

Trims

    Base
    $102,100 onwards
    • Active sound control and noise cancellation
    • Amazon Alexa and Apple CarPlay functionality
    • Lexus Enform Wi-Fi hotspot capability
    • Navigation system with 12.3-in multimedia display
    • Power-closing doors and power-activated trunk

Compare to similar cars

Price

$102,100

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.64

Horsepower

370 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

Capacity

4

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$68,700- $77,200

Gasoline

7.87

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

4

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$59,900- $125,000

Gasoline

7.66

296 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

2

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$112,400- $157,000

Gasoline

7.9

469 hp @ 6000 rpm

465 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

2

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$198,995- $216,495

Gasoline

7.2

503 hp @ 6000 rpm

513 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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$65,495- $79,240

Gasoline

7.39

460 hp @ 6000 rpm

465 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$55,495- $74,240

Gasoline

8.06

455 hp @ 6000 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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$79,495- $92,440

Gasoline

7.14

650 hp @ 6400 rpm

650 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

2

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$91,100- $139,900

Gasoline

8.03

370 hp @ 6500 rpm

331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

4

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$161,800- $257,500

Gasoline

7.23

540 hp @ 6400 rpm

486 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

4

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2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.16 sec-118 mph
    3.08 sec--
    3.11 sec11.1 sec198 mph
    3.2 sec11.2 sec-
    3.33 sec-127 mph
    3.61 sec11.5 sec198 mph

    2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      20 mpg25 mpg19 mpg16.9 gal.270.4/422.5 mi.
      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/555 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg23 mpg16.9 gal.338/490.1 mi.
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg17.9 gal.340.1/429.6 mi.
      2018 BMW M4

      Ranked #4

      19 mpg29 mpg20 mpg15.8 gal.-
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg20.5 gal.369/492 mi.

      2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        178.2 in.71.5 in.50.6 in.4 in.96.5 in.
        186.6 in.76.7 in.50.8 in.5 in.110.4 in.
        2018 BMW M4

        Ranked #2

        182.7 in.73.6 in.54.2 in.4.8 in.110.6 in.
        179.6 in.72.9 in.50 in.4 in.96.7 in.
        179 in.76.3 in.50.6 in.3.7 in.103.5 in.
        179 in.76.3 in.50.7 in.3.8 in.103.5 in.

        2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          5.1 cu.ft.-9.1 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          9 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          4.1 cu.ft.-9.2 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW M4

          Ranked #4

          15.7 cu.ft.125.3 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.
          4.4 cu.ft.-17 cu.ft.

          2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            17 cu.ft.5.1 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.-
            12.1 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.-
            17 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.-
            121.7 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.-

            2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -991 lbs.3142 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1439 lbs.3298 lbs.
              -884 lbs.3360 lbs.
              -573 lbs.3594 lbs.
              -915 lbs.3516 lbs.
              2018 BMW M4

              Ranked #2

              -860 lbs.3530 lbs. -

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