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Porsche 911 Carrera - What the Auto Press Says
The 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera ranks 1 out of 8 Super Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 77 published reviews and test drives of the Porsche 911 Carrera, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 911 Carrera is the quintessential sports car -- balancing power and handling along with comfort and usability. It sets the bar for sports performance at such a high level that few competitors dare approach.
Refreshed for 2009, the Porsche 911 Carrera takes its world-renown design and performance capabilities to a whole new level, which leaves critics with little to complain about. "Suspension, brakes, lighting, interior and exterior styling all were massaged for the Carrera and Carrera S, and the process has resulted in the best 911 yet," writes Motor Trend. "We drove both models on a drizzly day over autobahn and narrow German back roads, and all we could do at the end of the drive was shake our heads in admiration: They've done it again. They've built a better 911."
Still, be sure to test drive Nissan's all new supercar, the GT-R, before making up your mind to buy a 911 Carrera. Boasting a 480-horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine, this street demon blasts from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds -- making it hard for even high-priced exotics like the Gallardo LP-560 and 599 GTB Fiorano to keep pace. In fact, the GT-R was recently named Motor Trend's 2009 Car of the Year. Needless to say, it's worth a look.
This review covers the following 2009 911 Carrera trims: base, S, 4, 4S, Targa 4 and Targa 4S. With the exception of the Targa 4 and 4S, which feature an electric glass roof, all other models are offered in both Coupe and Cabriolet (convertible) body styles. For even greater sports performance, check out the 911 Turbo and GT2 models.
- "The 911 has always exuded a unique charm, and that's equally true of these new ones. Along with the intimate interior, pleasing overall compactness and entertaining engine noises, the 2009 models offer elevated levels of refinement and sophistication." -- Popular Mechanics
- "Its looks haven't changed much over forty years, but it's the subtle improvements that make each new 911 so great. And if you still haven't driven one after all this time, you're probably one of those misguided souls who think the horizontally opposed, shoved-up-the-wazoo engine makes the 911 nothing more than an overhyped, overpriced VW Beetle derivative. But you're wrong. Drive a 911, and you'll want to buy it. If you can't afford a new one, get a used one. It'll fit the bill just fine until this 2009 model comes down in price. Because this is the 911 you really want." -- Automobile Magazine
- "The 2009 Porsche 911 is the quintessential sports car with all-new features and a unique blend of performance, luxury and style. ... Few modern sports cars are worthy to be deemed icons. With its classic design and prestigious motorsports pedigree, the rear-engine Porsche 911 is one of the most enduring and historically important high-performance cars on the market today." -- Edmunds
- "As always with Porsche, the prices are high, but if you can afford the cars, you won't be disappointed." -- Car and Driver
911-Carrera Performance - 9.2 (Excellent)
Test drivers report that Porsche has done the impossible and made the 2009 911 Carrera's performance abilities even better than the previous model. They especially like its new double clutch gearbox, the PDK. Motor Trend writes: "Compared with Tiptronic S, the new Carrera S with PDK is 15 percent faster to 62 mph and almost 20 percent faster with Sport Chrono Plus, yet, compared to Tiptronic S, PDK also helps reduce both engines' CO2 emissions by more than 15 percent and fuel consumption by a bit less than 15 percent." The 911 Carrera also features an all-new six-cylinder engine. continue
911-Carrera Exterior - 8.5 (Very Good)
The Porsche 911's refreshed exterior design is flawless, or at least that's what glowing reviews from auto writers would lead one to believe. According to Cars.com, "Nearly devoid of extraneous trim, the low, smooth-bodied 911 looks the part of a serious performance machine." The '09 911 is available in three attractive body styles. continue
911-Carrera Interior - 7.5 (Good)
Auto writers find that the 911's cabin is driver-focused, as it should be. Consumer Guide writes, "Interior decor is sports-car purposeful, not luxurious, but even the base 911 boasts visibly top-grade materials and exemplary fit-and-finish -- as one would hope for at such lofty prices." Though the cabin features seating for four, most test drivers say that it only fits two -- but those two will enjoy spacious, comfortable and supportive seats. continue
911-Carrera Safety - NA
Neither the federal government nor insurance industry has crash tested the 911 Carrera. It does, however, feature a long list of modern safety equipment. continue
911-Carrera Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The '09 Porsche 911 Carrera is covered by a four-year/50,000-mile new-car limited warranty. continue
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