2019 Porsche 911 Turbo

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Rating6.7

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Midsize Coupe
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$161,800 - $203,000
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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Flawless handling

Infotainment lacks features

The Porsche 911 Turbo rolls into 2020 without any changes.

Economic powertrain

Cramped rear seats

Practical as a daily driver

Expensive, $100k is merely a down payment

Min-numbing acceleration

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

The king of the Nurburgring is some of the best qualities like blazing fast on a racetrack and still livable as an all-weather daily driver. It is a terrific sports luxury car and lives up to ts iconic heritage.

The Porsche 911 Turbo competes against flamboyant rivals such as Lamborghini Huracan, Audi R8, and Mclaren 600LT. The twin-turbocharged flat-six engine powering the Turbo is an evolution of the previous model and its instant throttle response means you'd be hard pushed to notice its turbocharged.

Buying Advice

It’s a pretty hard decision to make the choices that you get with Porsche. The standard 911 Turbo is powerful enough and is all the sports car you'd ever need and it comes loaded with all features as well. However, if more numbers make you happier then you might as well shell out around $20,000 more for the Turbo S model and get yourself some more horsepower and torque.

Comparative Analysis against Competition

The 911 turbo comes as a standard and a more powerful S variant. The base engine is a 3.8L six-cylinder twin turbo boxer with 540 HP with 486 pound-feet of torque and 580 horsepower 516 pound-feet of torque . The Porsche comes equipped with dynamic performance, a lavish interior, and a distinctive style.

Features

The 911 Turbo is available in two variants, a standard and a S variant. The standard variant is rated at 540 hp while the S variant 580 hp . Both of the powertrains are mated to 7 speed dual clutch transmission. All-wheel drive is standard over all variants.

Trims

911 Turbo

911 Turbo S

MSRP

$161,800

$190,700

Features

540 hp 3.8 liter Turbo Flat 6

580 hp 3.8 liter twin turbo flat 6

 

Rear axle steering

 
 

7-speed dual clutch transmission

 
 

Torque Vectoring Plus

 
 

Porsche Communication Management

 

We Recommend

It’s a pretty hard decision to make the choices that you get with Porsche. The standard 911 Turbo is powerful enough and is all the sports car you'd ever need and it comes loaded with all features as well. However, if more numbers make you happier then you might as well shell out around $20,000 more for the Turbo S model and get yourself some more horsepower and torque.

Fuel Economy
6.6/10

Supercars were never meant for fuel economy as it is ought to be less. The 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S does 19MPG in the city driving, 24 MPG on the highway and 21 MPG in the combined cycle. Its Auto Start Stop function is included as standard to reduce fuel consumption. Despite the increase in performance compared to the previous generation, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are low.

Model

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Lamborghini Huracan Coupe

Mclaren 600LT

Audi R8 Plus

MPG (city)

19

14

15

14

MPG (highway)

24

20

23

22

MPG (combined)

21

16

18

17

Tank Capacity (gal)

17.6

23.7

NA

19.3

When contrasted with the rivals the 911 Turbo returns best fuel economy and can be used as a daily driver. The Mclaren 600 LT takes second spot with 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. R8 and Huracan have V10 under the hood which doesn't give the best of the figures.

Interior
4.8/10

"Who knows but we suspect Porsche has smartly scrutinized the long-haul comfort of their seats. Surrounding those seats is a beautifully-styled and well-adorned cabin that nicely complements the shapely exterior."- KelleyBlueBook

Seating and Comfort

Complementing the uncluttered exterior design the cabin of 911 is direct and driver focused. You sit very low in the car and it is very easy to come in and out as compared to most of the rivals. There is plenty of room for taller individuals and rear seats are much suited for kids or to store belongings. The sloping hood and large windshield contributes great outward visibility but large B pillar block your view out to the rear.

Crafted from high quality material the cabin features clever technology and clear operating logic. Electronically adjustable seats offers high level of comfort and extra lumbar support for enthusiastic driving. The firm sporty padding of the side bolsters and additional shoulder supports provide the\xa0best possible hold. The rear seats are remarkably comfortable for a sports car. And the shelf behind offers additional storage Alcantera has been used to for roof lining and door panels and dashboard are covered in soft leather.

Model

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Lamborghini Huracan Coupe

Mclaren 600LT

Audi R8 Plus

Passenger capacity

2+2

2

2

2

Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

39.4/55.6/39.2

37.2/54.5/38.2

38.8/57.6/42.8

38.5/55.1/40.9

The 911 comes with a unique 2+2 configuration which none of the rivals have. The Porsche 911 Turbo and Audi R 8 have best in class ergonomics and can be used as a daily driver (if someone wants). The Huracan and Mclaren 600 LT have typical race car cabin.

Interior Features

  • 18 way power adjustable front seats
  • Leather Wrapped steering wheel
  • Cruise Control
  • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
  • Front armrest
  • Air-Filtration
  • Engine Immobilizer

Infotainment

The 911 comes standard with the Porsche Communication Management infotainment system which is intuitive to use and comes with all basic amenities which you will require. The infotainment system has a learning curve, but it works well once you've mastered it. One knock against this vehicle is that it doesn't offer Android Auto, which many rivals do.

  • 7-inch touch screen
  • Navigation
  • Bluetooth
  • Two USB ports
  • Wi-Fi hot spot
  • Satellite radio, and smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay
  • 12-speaker Bose or Burmester audio system.

Cargo Capacity

The Porsche 911 Turbo comes with a rear mounted boxer engine which means the trunk is under the hood. There is 5 cubic feet of space which is only good for some of your grocery bags. However you get folding rear which can accommodate substantial amount of luggage.

Models

Porsche Turbo

Lamborghini Huracan

Mclaren 600 LT

Audi R 8 Plus

Maximum interior cargo volume (cu.ft.)

5.8

10

7.3

 

5.8

Exterior
5.7/10

"There are new, wider wheel designs and some massaging of the front and rear bumpers to accentuate the width of the Turbo's front end and haunches. It's wide, this especially when parked next to a standard Carrera."- TopGear

Dimension and Weight

The Porsche 911 is still resembles the legendary design from 1965 which is the most recognizable sports car ever. Iconic oval shaped LED headlights with four-point daytime running lights looks dynamic with strong creases over the hood. A triplet of front air intakes divided by horizontal lines looks quite similar to the previous models. The extremely wide rear fenders features air intake to cool off the engine looks sinister.

In the rear the 911 Turbo uses a single thin strip LED taillight inspired form Mission E stretches across the tail. A t shaped active rear spoiler adjust according to velocity for maximum aero efficiency. A pair of squared exhaust tips are neatly housed in the rear bumper with air splitters. The 911 Turbo looks elegant yet understated and you be noticed on the roads.

Model

Porsche 911 Turbo S

Lamborghini Huracan Coupe

Mclaren 600LT

Audi R8 Plus

Curb weight (lbs.)

3571 lb

3,419 lb

2994 lb

3572 lbs.

Length(in)

177.4 in

175.6 in

181.2 in

174.3 in

Width(in)

74.0 in

75.8

76 in

76.4 in

Height(in)

51.1 in

45.9

47 in

48.8

Ground clearance (in)

NA

NA

NA

NA

Wheelbase (in)

96.5 in

103.2

105

104.3

Track width (in) F/R

60.7/62.6

65.7/63.8

66/62.5

64.5/63

The Mclaren 600 LT is hundreds of pound lighter than most of the rivals but longest in terms of length. All of the European rivals are similar in terms of dimension but the Porsche has smallest wheelbase which makes it more nimble. Ground clearance of 6.3 inches in the R8 means it can clear over road undulations.

Exterior Features

  • Tires: 245/35ZR20 Fr & 305/30ZR20 Rr -inc: Performance summerWheels w/LocksSpare Tire Mobility KitMetallic Paint
  • Body-Colored Front and rear bumper
  • Body-Colored Door Handles
  • Rear Window w/DefrosterLight Tinted Glass
  • Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Heated JetsGalvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
  • Power Spoiler
  • Rear Fog LampsPerimeter/Approach LightsLED Brakelights
  • Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led

Safety
5.7/10

Porsche 911 turbo is packed with a safety net. It features Porsche Stability Management (PSM) that stabilizes the car when you're driving to the absolute limits of the car. It works in coordination with automatic brake differential and anti-slip regulation to provide stability combined with exceptional agility. Some standard safety features are:

  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Front Head Airbags
  • Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
  • Stability Control
  • Adaptive Headlights
  • Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Dusk Sensing Headlamps
  • Auto Delay-Off Headlamps
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Traction Control

Competition
8.0/10

Lamborghini Huracan

If you think looks are everything than no doubt Huracan is the champ here. Everyone will look at you and the street presence is more than anything. In any case, in the event that you're more into the driving dynamics and handling, at that point Porsche is the most elite out there. Porsche's sharp steering and agile chassis is a true winner at track. The power delivery of the V6 twin turbo in comparison to the naturally aspirated V10 of the Lamborghini is unearthly.

Additionally, to be considered is the value, it's about $40,000 costly than 911 turbo which may squeeze a little on the pocket and goodness those fuel bills. Great efficiency implies less fuel stops and progressively fun out and about which Porsche does it so exquisitely.

McLaren 600LT

The 600 LT houses a 3.8 liter turbocharged V6 powertrain encased in a lightweight aluminum carbon fiber shell. The Porsche is also powered by a 6 liter turbocharged powertrain but puts out 12 horses less than the McLaren. Both of the rivals go neck to neck with each other on track. The Porsche also has better fuel economy and can be used as a daily driver while the 600 LT is much a weekender. The Porsche 911 is also $40,000 cheaper and proves better value for money.

Audi R8 plus

The Audi R8 Spider and Lamborghini Huracan shares its chassis and high revving 5.2 liter V10. Both come only with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and are available in either rear- or all-wheel-drive configuration. Being $4,000 dearer than a 911 turbo, it gets you a V10 motor rather than V6. The all-wheel drive setup of the Porsche 911 is certainly more advanced and complex than the R8. It proves more agile at the track and mileage is also good with the Turbo 911.

Final Verdict

The Porsche 911 Turbo is an excellent car which is nimble around corners and offers strong performance with its V6 powertrain. It has always been the stuff of legends and comes with an impressive list of features and a gargantuan 5.6 liter V6 powertrain. For speed lovers, the car extremely responsive throttle is not less than a blessing . What can be better than driving your supercar daily and still not look pretentious , however at this price it is advised to checkout alternatives .

Trims

    Base
    $161,800 onwards
    • 20-inch aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    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

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Price

$161,800- $203,000

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.69

Horsepower

607 hp @ 6750 rpm

Torque

553 lb.-ft. @ 2250 rpm

Capacity

4

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Gasoline

6.44

370 hp @ 6500 rpm

331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.87

650 hp @ 6400 rpm

650 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.74

755 hp @ 6400 rpm

715 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.18

503 hp @ 6000 rpm

513 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.09

503 hp @ 6000 rpm

505 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

2

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Gasoline

8.13

370 hp @ 6500 rpm

331 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.14

455 hp @ 6000 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.4

500 hp @ 8250 rpm

339 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

2

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Gasoline

7.34

469 hp @ 6000 rpm

465 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

2

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2019 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.08 sec--
    2.68 sec-208 mph
    3.11 sec11.5 sec198 mph
    3.2 sec11.2 sec-
    3.2 sec11.0 sec211 mph
    3.57 sec-194 mph

    2019 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.334.4/422.4 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg23 mpg16.9 gal.338/490.1 mi.
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19.3 gal.347.4/482.5 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg20.5 gal.369/492 mi.
      15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18.5 gal.296/462.5 mi.
      15 mpg25 mpg19 mpg18.5 gal.296/462.5 mi.

      2019 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        177.4 in.74 in.51.1 in.7 in.96.5 in.
        186.6 in.76.7 in.50.8 in.5 in.110.4 in.
        185.5 in.77.5 in.50.4 in.3.5 in.110.4 in.
        179.8 in.77.4 in.48.5 in.5 in.106.7 in.
        179.6 in.72.9 in.50 in.4 in.96.7 in.
        179 in.79 in.50.6 in.3.7 in.103.5 in.

        2019 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          4.4 cu.ft.-71 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.
          9 cu.ft.177.8 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.
          5.1 cu.ft.89 cu.ft.51.9 cu.ft.
          9 cu.ft.86.7 cu.ft.35.9 cu.ft.

          2019 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            71 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.50 ft.
            -12.4 cu.ft.-79 ft.
            116.3 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            108.4 cu.ft.9 cu.ft.108.4 cu.ft.-
            116.1 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            17 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.-

            2019 Porsche 911 Turbo vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              915 lbs.3517 lbs.
              -3428 lbs.
              764 lbs.3153 lbs.
              573 lbs.3594 lbs.
              991 lbs.3142 lbs.
              -3560 lbs.

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