Porsche 911 Carrera / S / GTS 991
2012-2019
Porsche 911 Carrera / S / GTS
Serious Track CarExcellent
3.4L / 3.8L NA Flat-6 (991.1) / 3.0L Twin-Turbo Flat-6 (991.2)350-450 hp3,153-3,362 lbsRWD / AWD7-speed manual / 7-speed PDK
HPDE Overview
The 991 is the most refined 911 available on the used market. The 991.1 (2012-2016) retains naturally aspirated flat-six engines (3.4L/3.8L), while the 991.2 (2017-2019) switched to twin-turbo 3.0L engines with more power and torque. Both are exceptional track cars. The 991 chassis is wider, stiffer, and better damped than the 997. Electric power steering is well-calibrated with good weight and linearity. The 7-speed manual has a long-throw feel that divides opinion — the PDK is objectively faster. The GTS model (naturally aspirated in 991.1, twin-turbo in 991.2) is the track enthusiast's choice with 430-450 hp and sport-tuned everything.
Strengths
Most refined 911 chassis yet — wider, stiffer, better damped991.1 NA flat-six is the last of its kind — characterful and reliable991.2 twin-turbo adds massive mid-range torquePDK shifts faster than everGTS model is track-focused from the factory
Weaknesses
991.2 turbo engines lose some NA character7-speed manual shift feel is not universally lovedExpensive to buy and maintainPDCC (dynamic anti-roll) is expensive to service