2018 Porsche 911 Turbo

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Rating7.2

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Midsize Coupe
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$161,800 - $257,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 27, 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

$161,800

price

540 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

486 lb.-ft. @ 1950 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

3.8L 6cyl AWD 7AM

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
    $161,800 onwards
    • Seven-inch color display
    S
    $190,700 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 580 hp @ 6750 rpm hp
    • Torque: 516 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 2.93 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    S Exclusive
    $257,500 onwards
    • Engine: 3.8L 6cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 608 hp @ 6750 rpm hp
    • Torque: 553 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 2.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$161,800- $257,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.23

Horsepower

608 hp @ 6750 rpm

Torque

553 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

Capacity

4

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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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$102,100

Gasoline

7.64

370 hp @ 6500 rpm

331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.39

500 hp @ 8250 rpm

339 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

2

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$157,000

Gasoline

7.14

577 hp @ 6250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1900 rpm

2

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2018 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.08 sec--
    2.9 sec10.7 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 Turbo vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg17.9 gal.340.1/429.6 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg23 mpg16.9 gal.338/490.1 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg20.5 gal.369/492 mi.
      15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18.5 gal.296/462.5 mi.
      20 mpg25 mpg19 mpg16.9 gal.270.4/422.5 mi.
      16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg19 gal.304/437 mi.

      2018 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        177.4 in.74 in.51 in.4 in.96.5 in.
        186.6 in.76.7 in.50.8 in.5 in.110.4 in.

        2018 Nissan GT-R NISMO

        Ranked #2

        184.6 in.74.6 in.53.9 in.4 in.109.4 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 Turbo vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          4.1 cu.ft.-9.2 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          9 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          4.4 cu.ft.-17 cu.ft.
          5.1 cu.ft.-9.1 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.

          2018 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            88 cu.ft.4.1 cu.ft.9.2 cu.ft.
            121.7 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
            17 cu.ft.5.1 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.
            10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.
            9.1 cu.ft.5.1 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.
            5.3 cu.ft.5.1 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.

            2018 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -915 lbs.3516 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1439 lbs.3298 lbs.
              -991 lbs.3142 lbs.
              -573 lbs.3594 lbs.
              -606 lbs.3560 lbs.
              --3880 lbs.

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