2022 Porsche 911

2022 Porsche 911 Review

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　It's difficult to think of a sports car without picturing the iconic Porsche 911. A lot of that can be attributed to the 911's history of gradual evolution instead of being completely re-imagined with every generation. As a result, today's 2022 Porsche 911 is as recognizable as one from 1964.

　　This year, the Porsche 911 gains new trim levels to give you even more choice. In both price and performance, the new GTS models fill the gap between the Carrera/Targa models and the high-performance Turbo lineup.

　　Then there's the new GT3. Powered by 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine, it cranks out 500 horsepower at a spine-tingling 9,000 rpm. It represents the pinnacle — at least for now — of racetrack-oriented 911 performance without sacrificing much in the way of comfort or practicality. As a bonus, it can be equipped with a manual transmission for the ultimate in driver involvement.

　　Altogether, the 2022 Porsche 911 lineup is filling in as it has in previous generations. There seems to be one for every type of driver, as long as that driver has at least $100,000 to spend. Is it worth it? We certainly think so and our Expert Rating below spells it all out in detail. If you're in the market for a luxury sport coupe, you'd do well to check out the standard-bearer for the class: the Porsche 911.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Great

　　8.2

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

　　How does the 911 drive? We tested the 911 Carrera S with the PDK eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Acceleration is impressively rapid in any situation. The launch control mode is easy to activate, and with it we observed a 0-60 mph sprint of just 3.2 seconds. This car feels as if it can run at full throttle and high speeds all day.

　　The brakes are similarly impressive. Our test vehicle had the optional carbon-ceramic brakes, and they stopped our test car from 60 mph in a scant 97 feet. The brake feel and pedal effort are excellent for both casual and high-performance driving. Around turns, the 911 is so quick and precise that it feels as if it's tapped directly into the driver's mind. Even with all this capability, the 911 is an easy car to drive in everyday conditions thanks to its best-in-the-business PDK automatic transmission. The breadth of the 911's capabilities is nearly unrivaled at this price.

Comfort

　　How comfortable is the 911? Overall comfort is impressive considering how much performance the 911 provides. The optional ventilated adaptive sport seats are agreeable even after several hours of driving, for instance. Our test vehicle had the optional sport suspension. With it, you'll feel every flaw in the road, but impacts are never harsh even when you're driving in Sport mode.

　　Road noise is more noticeable than in some rival sports cars, but it's not grating. The engine sounds rough and surprisingly unrefined at cold startup and doesn't really start sounding like a proper 911 flat-six until you get the revs high. Buyers new to the 911 might not mind, but returning customers will pine for the sound of older 911s.

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