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Jan 24 2015
Porsche 911 UK Car Review
Being in production for over 50 years, the Porsche 911 has become an integral part of Porsche, surpassing the title of “a model”, morphing into a true living legend. From the early developmental prototypes presented in 1963 up to the latest leaked pictures of the new generation GT3 RS, the three number code has become one of the most revered in the automotive industry. Undoubtedly a symbol of elitism, unequalled prowess and superior performance capabilities, the slender sports car remains one of the most recognizable in the world.
The visual impression left by a Porsche 11 is a memorable one. In over 5 decades, its overall shape, although it went through an evolutionary process, has remained as recognizable as ever. You won’t confuse a 911 with any other sports car in the world. Slender and aerodynamic, its teardrop shape, with the steeply raked windshield and arched roofline, has changed little over the years. Its wide hips, owing to the larger track tires in the rear, are a visual element that is bound to impress, especially in the 911 Turbo variant, that includes incorporates high flow air intakes.
Frontally, the 911 is characterized by the signature oval headlamps (Bi-Xenon as standard), which include, in some specifications, a LED ring, serving as day-running light. The side indicators also benefit from the same technology. The bonnet has no elements, including power domes or ridges, to interrupt its smooth flow. Actually, the name should be that of booth lid, as underneath, a storage area is located, while the boxer engine resides in the rear of the car. The front bumper has ample air intakes, serving both a functional purpose, but also being a nice aesthetic touch, reinforcing its performance oriented nature.
The rear bumper accommodates four exhaust tips, two on either side, flanking the air diffuser. The LED technology rear lamps are slimmer than the ones from the previous generation, but also more stylish, as they give the backside a suppler form.
Porsche 911 Carrera – 5 Point Review
Design
According to specification, paddle shifters made from the same material sit behind the wheel, but a stick shift is also available, for the purists, although this option becomes less present by the day, as most manufacturers decide to ditch it in favour of the semi-automatic alternative. Leather, aluminium, piano black inserts or even carbon fibre can be ordered as interior trim, but if you want to step beyond that, Porsche has an exclusive department catering for those who treasure individuality above all, with the limit being the size of your wallet.
Driving
Moreover, although the engine is situated in the rear of the vehicle, the front won’t dip each time you brake, a result of careful engineering of the suspension. Push it a bit and from a tame and fairly easy to drive machine it will transform into a road-eating monster. Linear acceleration and consistent power delivery make it an excellent driver’s car; its mostly aluminium construction does show, making it much more nimble than you would expect, reinforcing Porsche’s reputation of manufacturing quality sports cars.
Reliability
Running costs
The base Porsche 911 Carrera, with the manual transmission, will cost you £73,509, while the model with the PDK option will have a £75,897 price tag. Porsche cites the Carrera’s mileage performance at 31.4 for the manual and 34.4 for the PDK, but real life conditions may differ, especially if you drive in a sporty manner. Sat-nav, leather upholstery, Bluetooth connectivity and automatic climate control come as standard.
As mentioned, you also get Bi-Xenon headlights as well, even on the base model, but we’d advise against any extra options, as they’re very expensive and the vehicle already offers an excellent value for money, especially if you think about the status symbol it already provides.
Practicality
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By Lee Porter • Car Reviews • 0 • Tags: german cars, porsche, sports cars