2018 Porsche 911 Review

Name: 2018 Porsche 911
Brand: Porsche
Price: 88499 USD

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Edmunds' Expert Review

byJason Kavanagh^{Senior Vehicle Test Engineer
Jason joined Edmunds' testing team in 2006 as a vehicle testing engineer. Jason believes true appreciation of modern cars stems from owning really, really bad old ones.}

Pros

Outstanding combination of performance and civility
Benchmark transmissions
Rewarding driving dynamics
Endless customization potential

Cons

Evolutionary styling doesn't stand out like it once did
Road noise can be excessive

What’s new

For 2018, the GT3 variant receives a significant refresh with a revised, more powerful engine, plus a unique and optional six-speed manual gearbox, revised suspension tuning and some aerodynamic tweaks. Other 911 models receive only minor changes this year. All 911 models now come with the first year's scheduled maintenance as standard. There's an improved cabin air filter and an updated color palette inside and out.

Vehicle overview

Few cars match the 911's poise in so many areas. The 911 range is at once fast yet tremendously composed, rewarding and civilized. Likewise, there are few cars that are offered in such an onslaught of variants — for 2018, there are 20 distinct 911s. Porsche's strategy of methodically rolling out a new variant nearly every six months (or so it seems) has been so successful that it has been adopted in varying degrees by many other automakers.

The 911 shares its front-end architecture with the lesser 718 Boxster/Cayman models, which reduces cost — the bones from the firewall forward are largely shared. Aft of the firewall, the 911 is like no other car. Its 2+2 seating arrangement and engine hung outside of the rear axle are unique in the motoring world.

While in the past the 911's rear engine layout has been at the root of some wayward handling characteristics, there is no denying the braking and acceleration benefits that it imparts. And the modern 911 has thoroughly exorcised its more notorious habits. In the process the 911 has morphed into more of a GT car, something that is larger and more comfortable for long journeys than 911s of yore. Yet there is no denying it is an accomplished driver's car with few equals.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

8.4 / 10

The Porsche 911 is the product of relentless evolution. Its rear engine placement is unique in the motoring world, and dictates its instantly recognizable styling and its fundamental driving dynamics. The Porsche 911 remains a benchmark among sports cars.

Trim tested

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our Full Test of the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S (turbo 3.0L flat-6 | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | RWD).

NOTE: Since this test was conducted, the current 911 has received only minor revisions. Our findings remain broadly applicable to this year's 911.

Scorecard

Overall	8.4 / 10
Driving	9.0
Comfort	8.5
Interior	8.5
Utility	8.0
Technology	7.5

Driving

9.0

The competence of the Carrera S spans a vast range. It expertly balances power and high-speed performance with in-town drivability and everyday use. The dual-clutch automatic gearbox is a benchmark, and its acceleration from any speed is seamless. You have to look for turbo lag to find it.

Acceleration

9.0

In Edmunds track testing, the Carrera S was blisteringly fast, going from zero to 60 in just 3.4 seconds, reaching the quarter-mile marker in 11.4 seconds at 121 mph. Part-throttle acceleration is impressively robust, too. Few drivers will complain about turbo lag, such is its responsive nature.

Braking

8.0

Firm pedal with lots of braking power when you're really moving but the brakes' sensitivity may require some drivers to adapt their braking style. Our simulated panic stop at the track from 60 mph measured an eye-watering 96 feet. Only a few cars on the road today can stop shorter.

Steering

8.5

The steering is well weighted everywhere. Rear steer helps with parking and low-speed maneuvers while high-speed directional changes are light and responsive. There's a bit of a disconnect from driver to front-end action, too, but nothing with modern power steering feels better.

Handling

9.5

Midcorner bumps don't faze the Carrera S, and the speed with which you can enter a corner makes you feel pretty heroic, even though the car is doing the work. The Carrera S' limits are extremely high (it averaged 1.01g on our skidpad) and it exhibits virtually zero body roll.

Drivability

10.0

The seven-speed PDK transmission works its magic in almost every scenario. It's excellent on long uphill grades while also super intuitive on curvy back roads. Automatic and manual mode are equally enjoyable. It's about as drivable as you'll find while getting this kind of epic performance.

Comfort

8.5

The standard-bearer of comfort among sports cars. Great seats, a firm but forgiving ride and plenty of creature comforts. Road noise with the optional wheels and tires is the sole black mark.

Seat comfort

9.0

The optional 18-way sport seats' substantial side bolsters provide ample lateral support but don't get in the way of terrific long-distance comfort. A multitude of adjustments will suit even the most finicky driver.

Ride comfort

8.5

Firm, but won't beat you up on a long trip. Optional adjustable dampers provide a good breadth of firmness. Bumps and ruts are short-lived and extremely well damped.

Noise & vibration

6.5

It's a relatively quiet ride in the city, but at elevated freeway speeds the optional Sport exhaust is audible and there's a constant hum from the high-performance summer tires. We suspect the standard wheels and tires are less aggressive in this regard.

Climate control

8.0

Air-conditioning blows super cold and acts fast. The cabin gets very comfortable very quickly, even on hot days. The optional cooled/heated seats operate instantaneously and effectively. Small, complicated, hard-to-find climate controls hurt its score in this category.

Interior

8.5

Loads of headroom and good forward visibility. Materials quality and driving position are excellent. Though the backseats are small, not many competitors even offer them. Limited rear visibility and a backup camera that isn't great.

Ease of use

7.5

The controls are well within reach. The drive mode knob on the steering wheel works especially well. Too many small buttons that don't all work the way you'd expect.

Getting in/getting out

7.5

Despite the low roof and somewhat high stepover, it's no more difficult than any other sports car to get into or out of. Our tester, equipped with the optional PASM Sport suspension, sits nearly an inch lower than standard.

Driving position

10.0

Solid fundamentals of control placement are abetted by a huge range of adjustment in the optional 18-way adjustable front seats and power tilt-and-telescope steering column. There's nothing in your (and your perfect driving position's) way.

Roominess

8.5

Front headroom and legroom are abundant, but wider passengers may feel the pinch. The backseat is best for luggage; even small children will be cramped. Our sunroof-less test car easily fits long-of-torso 6-foot-plus drivers.

Visibility

8.5

The low, sloping hood and large windshield contribute to excellent forward visibility. Relatively large rear roof pillar blocks your view of the Porsche's small blind spot. Small mirrors and a small rear window. Excellent parking sensors; the backup camera is acceptable.

Quality

9.5

After two weeks in the Carrera S, we were only able to find one fault in build quality: a clunky plastic knob for the drive mode selector on the steering wheel. Practically everything else is flawless. Excellent materials, tight tolerances and everything you'd expect for the price.

Utility

8.0

The Carrera S is pretty practical for a sports car. Beyond the front trunk, the rear seat has a fold-down luggage shelf that's quite useful. The cabin has smart small-item storage solutions.

Small-item storage

8.0

Small-item storage is limited but somewhat smart. The cupholders stow unobtrusively in the dashboard (but they're still tiny), the center console isn't very deep but easily swallows a large smartphone and a wallet, and the door pockets are long but shallow.

Cargo space

8.5

While its 9.1-cubic-foot trunk seems small compared to those of rivals, the 911 has a folding rear seat that acts as a large luggage shelf. Combine the two and you've got plenty of space for gear. Most rivals have only two seats.

Child safety seat accommodation

8.0

Under a small velcro-attached patch on the rear seats are two easily accessible lower LATCH points. There's one top anchor on each rear seat. Big child seats just won't fit back there. Even medium-size ones will have a problem. Even so, several rivals are missing a backseat altogether.

Technology

7.5

While an improvement on previous systems, the current Porsche tech interface isn't the most user-friendly on the market. Device integration and voice controls had a few hiccups during our test. Get past those quirks, though, and the system can do all of the basic tasks you'd expect.

Audio & navigation

8.0

The eight-speaker system is relatively bass-heavy. A 12-speaker Burmester system is optional. The nav screen is lower than preferred, though its pinch-to-zoom feature is excellent and entering destinations is simple.

Smartphone integration

6.5

Apple CarPlay is standard, which works relatively well once you get it connected but may take a few attempts. The native music system is easy to understand, but it doesn't index music quickly and it doesn't always obey commands.

Voice control

6.0

Underwhelming voice control. It had a difficult time responding to basic commands, and its menu structure has a steep learning curve. If you've got Siri at your disposal, use that feature instead — it's much more responsive.

2018 Porsche 911 models

The 2018 Porsche 911 is available in a breathtaking number of trim levels and body styles. At its most basic level, there's the standard rear-wheel-drive Carrera coupe or the open-top Cabriolet. Each of those models is available with all-wheel drive, which is designated as the Carrera 4 or Carrera 4 Cabriolet. There's also a Targa model with a retractable hardtop that is only available with all-wheel drive. All of the aforementioned models are also available in a higher-performance S version. There's also an even higher-performance Carrera GTS that is available on all three body styles. The most powerful rear-wheel-drive model is the track-ready GT3. Finally, there's the all-wheel-drive 911 Turbo. It, too, is available as a coupe or convertible in either standard tune or more powerful S tune. If that's not enough, the Porsche Exclusive program provides for further customization.

Carrera models are rear-wheel-drive coupes and are equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine (370 hp, 331 lb-ft). A seven-speed manual gearbox is standard; the PDK dual-clutch automatic is optional. Don't be fooled by its "base" billing — the Carrera is one hell of a satisfying car that is often overlooked.

Carrera 4 models (and others with the numeral 4 in their names) add all-wheel drive and 1.7-inch-wider rear fenders.

All S models (aside from the Turbo S) have a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six engine with more power (420 hp, 368 lb-ft), larger brakes, a limited-slip differential and 20-inch wheels. Optional features on S models that are unavailable on the base versions include a sport suspension, active stabilizer bars and rear-wheel steering system.

Cabriolet models are equipped an electrically operated folding soft top, while Targa variants have an electrically stowable hard roof panel.

GTS variants are essentially S models with more standard equipment, a power increase (450 hp, 405 lb-ft), the wider rear fenders of 4 models on all GTS variants, and unique interior and exterior trim. These models are deceptively desirable.

Turbo models are mega-powerful cars with an immense range of talents. They have a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine (540 hp, 486 lb-ft) and rear fenders that are 2.8 inches wider than the base 911's, and are equipped exclusively with a PDK gearbox and all-wheel drive. Turbo S models have more power (580 hp, 516 lb-ft), center-lock wheels, active stabilizer bars, carbon-ceramic brakes, 18-way adaptive sport seats with backrests in leather, a two-tone leather interior and adaptive LED headlights as standard equipment.

GT3 models are the most focused of all 911s and are favored heavily by the trackday contingent of owners. They are exclusively rear-wheel-drive coupes that have a nonturbocharged 4.0-liter flat-six engine (500 hp, 339 lb-ft) and a choice of seven-speed PDK or a unique six-speed manual gearbox. A fixed rear wing and unique front end and underbody treatments enhance its aerodynamic performance. Rear-wheel steering, active engine mounts, a mechanical limited-slip (PDK-equipped GT3s have an active differential), unique seats, navigation and a track analysis app are standard.

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Dream Car Finally Happens

John Shiver,09/20/2018

Carrera S 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M)

I should note that I test drove a 2018 model but have ordered a 2019. Since I have been limited to the test drive, I can not truthfully comment on long term service, fuel economy, or maintenance. I also gave the high marks for storage which I find remarkable for a sports car. There is room in the boot for 2 roll aboards and additional cargo space for more luggage or whatever on the

Basic with a twist. a 3.0 liter Turbo engine

Raphel Sal,05/14/2019

Carrera 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M)

It is fast! It is the most economical and the most reminiscent of the earlier Porsches. No helpers on performance. Standard transmission, 20" inch wheels and a room to appreciate as the entry level 911.2 last of the modal. I am very happy with a car for halve the price of my counter part other vehicles.

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Will714,02/08/2021

Carrera S 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M)

Like most young men , I always wondered what the driving experience of a new Porsche 911S would be as I grew up. I can try to put it in words that probably a few thousand YouTube reviews or other site reviewers have used but that would be a waste of time. The best thing I can say to any potential buyer is do as I did and set aside everyone else’s opinion. Go to a reputable dealer , get

2018 Guards Red 911 Coupe

Walter,05/06/2022

Carrera 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M)

To many superlatives to mention. Drive one is the only way to find out. Enjoy!

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Safety

Our experts like the 911 models:

Automatic Post-Collision Braking System: Reduces the severity of a secondary collision by automatically braking the vehicle after an initial collision.
Lane Change Assist: Monitors blind spots to the sides and rear of the vehicle and visually alerts the driver when another vehicle is present.
Active Rear Axle Steering: Improves stability during high-speed lane changes and increases agility in tight corners.

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Used 2018 Porsche 911 Overview

The Used 2018 Porsche 911 is offered in the following submodels: 911 Coupe, 911 GT2 RS, 911 Convertible, 911 GT3. Available styles include Carrera 4S 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Carrera 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Turbo 2dr Convertible AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 7AM), Carrera 4 GTS 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Carrera 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Turbo S 2dr Coupe AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 7AM), Targa 4 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Targa 4 GTS 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Carrera 4 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Carrera GTS 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Carrera 4 GTS 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Carrera 4 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Carrera GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Targa 4S 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Turbo 2dr Coupe AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 7AM), Carrera S 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), GT3 2dr Coupe (4.0L 6cyl 7AM), Carrera 4S 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), Turbo S 2dr Convertible AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 7AM), GT2 RS 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 7AM), Carrera T 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7M), and Turbo S Exclusive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.8L 6cyl Turbo 7AM). Pre-owned Porsche 911 models are available with a 3.0 L-liter gas engine or a 3.8 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 540 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2018 Porsche 911 comes with all wheel drive, and rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 7-speed manual, 7-speed automated manual. The Used 2018 Porsche 911 comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty.

What's a good price on a Used 2018 Porsche 911?

Price comparisons for Used 2018 Porsche 911 trim styles:

The Used 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera is priced between $88,499 and$105,990 with odometer readings between 4439 and25525 miles.
The Used 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is priced between $156,996 and$156,996 with odometer readings between 10248 and10248 miles.
The Used 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera S is priced between $115,805 and$115,805 with odometer readings between 4225 and4225 miles.
The Used 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S is priced between $199,999 and$199,999 with odometer readings between 10085 and10085 miles.

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