2019 Porsche 911 review
Porsche 911 highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Excellent handling with sports-car good looks
- Lots of high-end available options
- Comfortable for daily driving
Cons
- Track versions have no rear seats
- Some turbo lag
- Limited rear visibility
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 19 highway, 16 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Powerful engines and peak performance.
Do you want speed, performance, and style? If you're looking for a luxury sports car that will turn heads wherever you drive, consider the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera. The 911 Carrera defines sportsmanship, with a powerful engine and super-tight handling. The Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic sports cars in the world, at home on any track—however, the 911 Carrera models, which span eight trim options, offer just enough practicality to justify the purchase of this extraordinary sports car, even if you're looking for your next daily driver.
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What is new for the 2019 Porsche 911?
- The 911 is available in a variety of new trims, including the GT2 RS and GT3 RS.
- The Turbo S Exclusive Series trim has been discontinued for 2019.
- 911 trims have been upgraded with Front Seat Heaters, Leatherette Seats, Leatherette & Cloth, Soft Top, and Targa as standard equipment this year.
- A/C Seat(s), Panoramic Sunroof, No A/C, and Full Leather Interior features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Turbo S trim now comes with Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
- The GT3 trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Memory Seat(s), Navigation System, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4 GTS trim now comes with Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4S trim now comes with Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4 trim now comes with Automatic Transmission, Navigation System, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Carrera 4S trim now comes with Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Carrera 4 trim now comes with Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Carrera GTS trim now comes with Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Carrera S trim now comes with Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Carrera T trim now comes with Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Turbo trim now comes with Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Carrera trim now comes with Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
- The Carrera 4 GTS trim now comes with Leather & Suede Seats, Rear View Camera, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, CD Audio, Navigation System, Satellite Radio Ready, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment.
2019 Porsche 911 trims
Carrera:
- 370-hp, 331-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Leather Seats
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
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Carrera S:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera
- 420-hp, 368-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- View our Porsche 911 Carrera S inventory
Carrera 4:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera S
- 4WD/AWD
Carrera 4S:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera 4
- No significant upgrades found on the Carrera 4S
- View our Porsche 911 Carrera 4S inventory
Carrera GTS:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera 4S
- 450-hp, 405-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Adjustable Suspension
- Leather & Suede Seats
Carrera 4 GTS:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera GTS
- 3.0L
Turbo:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera 4 GTS
- 3.8L
- 540-hp, 486-lb-ft of torque 3.8L
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- BOSE Sound System
Turbo S:
- Includes all features available on the Turbo
- 580-hp, 516-lb-ft of torque 3.8L
GT3:
- Includes all features available on the Turbo S
- 500-hp, 339-lb-ft of torque 4.0L
GT3 RS:
- Includes all features available on the GT3
- 520-hp, 346-lb-ft of torque 4.0L
GT2 RS:
- Includes all features available on the GT3 RS
- 690-hp, 553-lb-ft of torque 3.8L
Carrera T:
- Includes all features available on the GT2 RS
- Leatherette & Cloth
Targa 4:
- Includes all features available on the Carrera T
- Targa
Targa 4S:
- Includes all features available on the Targa 4
- No significant upgrades found on the Targa 4S
Targa 4 GTS:
- Includes all features available on the Targa 4S
- No significant upgrades found on the Targa 4 GTS
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Porsche 911
1. Powerful engines, great speed
The 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera is powerful by any measure. The base model Carrera comes with a 379-horsepower 3.0L twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine. That power will let you go from 0 to 60 in just four seconds. The 2019 911 Carrera has a top track speed of 182 mph. It just gets more powerful from there: the 2019 911 Carrera 4S (top among the Carrera models) can go 0 to 60 in just 3.2 seconds and reach a top track speed of 190 mph.
2. Smooth transmission
If you're going to be cruising at high speeds, you want to know that your transmission will keep up. The 2019 911 Carrera comes with a smooth transmission that will give you a luxury ride. All 2019 911 Carrera models come with a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) set up. The PDK transmission system has manual and automatic settings. In both modes, it is designed to changed gears very quickly, so that your 911 can run smoothly. The PDK transmission will let you get the most out of the 911 Carrera's powerful engine.
3. Convertible options
If you're spending big on the sports car of your dreams, you might as well make it a convertible—the 2019 911 Carrera is available as a convertible at all trim levels. The convertible, or cabriolet, option adds a power-closing soft top. You'll compromise slightly on top speed and acceleration if you opt for the cabriolet (you lose 1 mph on the manufacturer's quoted top speed with the 379-horsepower engine, and you'll add 0.2 seconds to the from-new 0–60 time, according to Porsche). However, for many drivers, feeling the wind in your hair is worth it.
4. Upscale interior
The interior of the 2019 911 Carrera is just as upscale as you would expect from Porsche. The 911 comes with leather upholstery and a sleek dash design. There are plenty of means for staying connected, too. The 2019 911 Carrera comes standard with Apple CarPlay®, high-definition and satellite radios, Bluetooth®, and an eight-speaker audio system. A wireless hotspot is available as well.
5. High-performance systems
The Porsche 911 Carrera should credit at least part of its performance to the technology that is integrated throughout. Part of that technology includes high-performance systems that can change your driving experience with the push of a button. Selecting Sports mode (standard on 2019 models) will change the timing of gear shifts, making the transmission shift gear upward later and downward sooner. The optional 2019 Sport Chrono Package gives you even more control over the transmission, chassis, and traction.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Porsche 911 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Porsche 911 44th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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Carrera 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Leatherette Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Power Seat(s)
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
370
Torque (ft-lbs)
331
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
96.5"
Overall length
177.1"
Width
71.2"
Height
50.7"
Front tires
P235/40YR19
Rear tires
P295/35YR19
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Porsche 911 FAQ
The 2019 Porsche 911 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- GT2 RS : 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- GT3 : 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- GT3 RS : 15 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- Turbo : 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Turbo S : 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Carrera : 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Carrera S : 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Carrera GTS : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Carrera T : 16 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4 : 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4S : 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Targa 4 : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Targa 4 GTS : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Targa 4S : 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Porsche 911 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Porsche 911 as 43 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2019 Porsche 911:
- GT2 RS
- GT3 RS
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Leatherette & Cloth
More about the 2019 Porsche 911
Color options
Exterior colors
Agate Grey Metallic
Aventurine Green Metallic
Black
Carrara White Metallic
Carmine Red
Chalk
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
Guards Red
Jet Black Metallic
Lava Orange
Lizard Green
Miami Blue
Night Blue Metallic
Racing Yellow
White
Interior details
The 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera offers seating for four people. The rear seats are especially small, but they do fold flat, giving the 911 Carrera a bit of cargo space. In addition, the 911 Carrera comes standard with leather seats. It has a seven-inch touchscreen and an eight-speaker audio system while an upgraded 12-speaker audio system and sunroof are available as options.
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