2016 Porsche 911 review
Porsche 911 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Powerful engine options
- Balanced performance
- Incredible seat comfort
Cons
- There's no manual transmission for GT3 or Turbo models
Mileage (EPA estimate)
14 city, 20 highway, 16 combined
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An icon in its class
With an enormous number of options and powertrains, the Porsche 911 retains its position as a genuine icon in the luxury sports car world. The 2016 model offers something for everyone. Engine power ranges from 350 hp to 560 hp across a range of powerful trims, allowing you to find the configuration that is right for you – and there will be one that’s right for you.
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What is new for the 2016 Porsche 911?
- The 911 is available in a variety of new trims, including the Carrera 4 Black Edition, Carrera Black Edition, GT3 RS, and R.
- 911 trims have been upgraded with Front Seat Heaters, Rear View Camera, Leatherette & Cloth, Targa, BOSE Sound System, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
- No A/C and Hard Top features are now available as options on select trims.
- The GT3 trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Carrera 4 GTS trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Carrera GTS trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Carrera 4S trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Carrera 4 trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Carrera trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Carrera S trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4S trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4 trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The Targa 4 GTS trim now comes with Leather & Suede Seats, Adjustable Suspension, Overhead Airbags, Parking Sensors, Cruise Control, Leather Seats, Rear Spoiler, and Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Porsche 911
1. Balanced handling
Perhaps surprisingly for its class, the 2016 Porsche 911 cuts down on gas station stops with balanced performance. The base 350 hp 3.4L Carrera model achieves an EPA-estimated 23 combined mpg, which is as impressive as basically everything else about this vehicle. This just gives you one less thing to think about when taking the step to buy a luxury sports car like the 2016 Porsche 911.
2. Engine options
There are various engine options for the 2016 Porsche 911. The Carrera, Carrera 4, and Targa 4 trims all make use of a 3.4L engine that produces 350 hp. This is plenty of power for most, but the S and 4S trims boost this to a 3.8L engine producing 400hp. The Carrera S and GTS increase the output to 430hp. Whether you're looking for a daily cruiser or a performance machine, there's a 911 out there for you.
3. Comfort level
The Porsche 911 has long boasted a luxurious cabin and that remains the case for the 2016 model. The interior is stylish with comfortable and supportive seats. Partial leather upholstery and four-way power-adjustable front sports seats come as standard, but keep an eye out for models with the available full leather upholstery and 18-way power adjustments.
4. Colors
One of the underrated benefits of buying a luxury sports car is how many cool and fun colors there are. The 2016 Porsche 911 comes with all the expected blacks, whites, and silvers, but also a lot of jazzier tones. These include Lime Gold Metallic, Sapphire Blue Metallic, Racing Yellow, Guards Red, Mahogany Metallic, and the excitingly named Lava Orange.
5. Exciting convertible option
The convertible Cabriolet 2016 Porsche 911 is such a boon in the summer. Some of the issues that normally exist for a convertible don’t exist in the 2016 Porsche 911, including the fact that you don’t lose space that the roof would normally take up because the trunk is in the front. The convertible 2016 Porsche 911 also features automatically deploying rollover bars that would normally remain hidden behind the rear seats, which is an interesting touch. This convertible version is one of three body options, the others being coupe and Targa, which has a power-retractable fabric roof that's smaller than the Cabriolet's convertible roof.
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Ratings & reliability
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Porsche 911Porsche 911 features and specs
Carrera Black Edition 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Cruise Control
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Memory Seat(s)
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
3.4L
Horsepower
350
Torque (ft-lbs)
287
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
96.5"
Overall length
176.8"
Width
71.2"
Height
51.3"
Front tires
P245/35YR20
Rear tires
P295/30YR20
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Porsche 911 FAQ
The 2016 Porsche 911 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- R : 14 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- GT3 : 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- GT3 RS : 14 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- Targa 4 GTS : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Carrera : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4 : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4 GTS : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Carrera 4S : 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Carrera GTS : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Carrera S : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Targa 4 : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Targa 4S : 18 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Turbo : 17 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Turbo S : 17 MPG City and 24 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
The 2016 Porsche 911 has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Porsche 911, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Porsche 911 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Porsche 911:
- Carrera 4 Black Edition
- Carrera Black Edition
- GT3 RS
- R
- Leatherette & Cloth
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