2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Review
Here in Brisbane, the high-end car community is pretty small and insular. We have a group that does regular track days together, and in that small group of no more than 20 folks (but a lot more cars), we had four Porsche owners all with the latest-generation 911s of different variants. 416,100 (without options) is within reach, and in fact cheaper than the Turbo and Turbo S. So, how does it compare? To find out, we gathered for a drive up Mt Glorious and Nebo in Brisbane and swapped around to feel the difference between the cars. There are so many different variants of a 911 that you have to wonder how anyone at Porsche can even keep track. For now, you can still buy the 鈥榦utgoing鈥?GTS, GT3, GT3 RS and GT2 RS in the 991.2 generation, alongside the new 992 generation. No other car company can get away with this, but Porsche is Porsche and this is why we are here.
To make our car rankings and reviews as consumer-oriented as possible, we do not rely on our personal opinions. Instead, we analyze hard data such as crash test results and reliability ratings, as well as the opinions of the automotive press. This Porsche 911 review draws on 54 reviews and incorporates applicable research for all models in this generation, which spans the 2012 through 2019 model years. U.S. News & World Report has been reviewing cars, trucks, and SUVs since 2007, and our Best Cars team has more than 75 years of combined automotive industry experience. We care about cars, but we care more about providing useful consumer advice. To ensure our impartiality, an independent party handles our advertising, and our editorial team doesn鈥檛 accept expensive gifts from automakers. How Much Does the Porsche 911 Cost? The Porsche 911 is one of the more expensive luxury sports cars in the class. 190,700 (for the 911 Turbo S).
12,000 more than their coupe counterparts. 200,000 when outfitted with various options and packages. Check out our U.S. News Best Price Program for great savings at your local Porsche dealer. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our Porsche deals page. Which Is Better: Porsche 911 or Lexus LC? While the Lexus LC can鈥檛 match the 911鈥檚 agility or fuel economy, it offers significantly more horsepower in its base engine. Higher 911 trims surpass it, but you鈥檒l pay a pretty penny for them. Even a fully loaded LC is likely to be significantly less expensive than higher trims of the 911, despite their similar starting prices. Like the 911, the LC has tiny back seats - it's not a good choice if you plan to regularly drive with rear-seat passengers. Which Is Better: Porsche 911 or Jaguar F-Type? The Jaguar F-Type represents a more affordable luxury sports car. Like the Porsche 911, the F-Type is available as a coupe or convertible.
Both vehicles offer a handsome interior with spacious front seats. The F-Type does not have rear seats, and the 911鈥檚 are so small that they鈥檙e better used for storing cargo than seating people. The Jaguar is also available with your choice of several powerful engines, culminating with the high-performance F-Type SVR trim鈥檚 575-horsepower V8. Though the F-Type is muscular and athletic, its ride gets a little rough at times. The big difference between the two is price. 30,000 better (at least) is up to you. 911 Engine: Really, Really Fast or Really, Really, Really Fast? The 911 gives you a choice of three six-cylinder turbocharged engines with varying outputs between and among them. The base engine puts out 370 to 450 horsepower, depending on the trim, and it has all the power you need (and then some) for day-to-day driving. You'll find this engine in many of the staple trims, including the 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera S, and the various Targa trims. The other two engines - found in the 911 GT3, GT2 RS, and Turbo, among others - are high-performance options that make 500 to 700 horsepower.