Overview
The 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe is a midsize coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $135,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi R8 Coupe. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Coupe is the most expensive rival whereas the Jaguar XK XKR Coupe is the most affordable challenger. Between two trims, the 911 Turbo offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.8L Twin-Turbo Flat-6 engine making 500 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, the same engine also makes 530 horsepower with Turbo S trim specifications. Both versions of this engine come standard with a 6-speed manual transmission however, a 7-speed PDK transmission is optional on the base Turbo. The 911 Turbo reaches 60 mph from zero in 3.2 seconds with the base engine which gets pumped up to 3.0 seconds in the Turbo S. Regardless of the output, the Porsche 911 Turbo manages a combined fuel economy of 19 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 17-striking color the 911 Turbo comes in and really pulls you towards itself.