Current Porsche Model Range

The base Cayman is still a tasty proposition with its turbo 2.0-liter flat-four good for 300 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Complaints about exhaust sound are overblown. This is a tremendous sports-car.

If you want some extra poke then we recommend the 718 Cayman S with a larger turbo 2.5-liter flat-four good for 350 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque. The extra poke is worth the money in our opinion.

The driver-focused Porsche 718 T models have cool dynamic options, simpler interior and unique styling touches. It is a back to basics model all about fun. Mechanically, it is based on the standard 718 (same 2 liter turbo flat-four).

The new 718 Cayman GTS has been radically improved in 2021, going back to a naturally aspirated flat six engine instead of the turbo four. It looks more aggressive and drives better and its flat 6 is an absolute masterpiece.

The GT4 is a future classic for sure and if you can come up with the extra money you won’t be disappointed. The only downside to buying a GT4 is that the GTS is just as good and in our eyes is more of a sweet ride in daily driving, giving you 9/10ths of the experience for a lot less money.

The base Boxster is frankly a performance bargain. At its heart is a turbocharged four cylinder engine with tons of torque and more than enough power for the small chassis. This is a mid-engined roadster you can enjoy everyday.

While the base Boxster is great, there is no hiding the fact that the Boxster S with its extra power is just that little bit more addictive. Opt for the PDK dual-cutch transmission and Sport Chrono package and it tears to 60 mph in about four seconds (under Porsche's claim). Looks good, drives better.

The Boxster T is the best kind of back-to-basics approach. It's a performance car that doesn't focus on power or speed, but instead showcases the inherent brilliance of the Porsche 718 chassis. The perfect mid-engine balance and relatively light 3,120-pound curb weight make this car fun to drive and utterly addictive.

New for 2021, the Boxster GTS 4.0 is the pick amongst the Boxster range. Gone is the twin-turbo four cylinder and in is the 4.0 naturally aspirated flat six. It sounds phenomenal. Available with both dual-clutch automatic or row your own manual, this is the best sports car on the planet. If you could choose any single fun car to own forever, this is the one to pick.

Two seats. Lightweight. Rear-wheel drive. Mid-engined. Screaming naturally aspirated engine. Manual gearbox. It is the perfect formula for a memorable Porsche sports car. The engine is amazingly tractable and revs like a beast. The short-throw six-speed manual gearbox is attached to a dual-mass flywheel from the 911 GT3 and then to the rear wheels via a mechanical limited-slip differential. Speaking of GT3, most of the suspension components come straight from the GT3 program. If we had the coin, this is a car that is hard to ignore.

There is no such thing as a "base" 911 anymore. At $100,000, with a 0-60mph time of four seconds flat and everything you could ever want in a sports car, the base 911 is almost perfect.

The standard Carrera is quick but not insanely fast, and in Cabriolet form, that actually suits the car pretty well. Well appointed though, this car can creep up to $130,000.

For Porsche newbies, the 4 in Carrera 4 means all-wheel drive. If you live in cold climates and get lots of rain and snow, this 911 may be right for you. Otherwise we recommend sticking to the RWD 911s.

This is the 911 that makes no sense to us. All-wheel drive security only needed in horrible weather, coupled with a convertible? Makes no sense and we recommend staying away from it.

With 443 horsepower and that wonderful toque from the twin-turbo boxer 6, the 992 Carrera S is basically like driving a 991.2 Turbo in terms of performance. 992 Carrera S gets higher-geared steering (with optional four-wheel steer as before), better brakes, and new standard-fit adaptive dampers with a wider range of operation than the 991.

The Carrera S Cabriolet handles like its hardtop sibling and is more enjoyable in our opinion. It is a little heavier than the outgoing 991.2 version but you will never notice. Interior and tech is a step above the previous model also. This is the southern California pick of the bunch, a perfect luxury sports car that happens to also be a convertible.

The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S utilizes the same engine as the previous generation: a 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged flat-six. However, thanks to a raft of changes that includes new turbochargers, electric wastegates, new injectors and other fresh bits and baubles, output rises to 443 hp.

Only 155 pounds heavier than the 4S coupe, the 4S Cabriolet makes a strong case for those who want all-weather traction and the added bonus of wind in their hair. For us, it doesn't look as good as the coupe and the price premium is a little hard to swallow.

Why order a cabriolet when you can have just as much fun in a Targa with the benefit of also owning the sexiest Porsche they make. The frumpy looking Cabriolet just can't compete with the looks of the Targa. And that is the single only reason to choose the Targa. Performance and spec it is all the same stuff.

Like the standard 4S, the Targa 4S produces 443bhp from a six-cylinder, three-litre boxer engine with twin turbochargers, and puts it to the road via Porsche's refined all-wheel-drive system. The Targa 4S is planted and engaging just like the coupe, with killer looks to boot.

The 911 Turbo shares the same basic drivetrain package with the S, combining a 3.7-litre twin-turbo flat-six, an eight-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. Peak power is rated at 572bhp, a fairly substantial 69bhp less than Turbo S. If you are shopping in this price range, do yourself a favor and stretch to a Turbo S.

0-62mph in 2.8secs, 199mph top speed. The Turbo S claims 2.7secs and 205mph. On paper, at least, you’ll only pay the extra if you want to source an empty airfield and join the 200 club. Even then, we suspect a mild tailwind would get the standard car over the line. Then there’s its ever so slightly less adjustable sports seats too. Worth the money, get the Turbo S.

EVO magazine said it best. "It’s the sharpest 911 Turbo yet, and is also the best of the 992 line-up. Packed with character to match its colossal performance, the new 992 Turbo S is hard to fault". If you are shopping in this price range, do yourself a favor and stretch to a Turbo S.

According to cNet: "Driving the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S back in March was a bright spot in what I think we can all agree has been a real dumpster fire of a year. The 640-horsepower 992 is a jolt of fast-car thrills right to the heart. And good news: The Turbo S Cabriolet is even better."

Porsche has continued the use of the naturally-aspirated 4.0L 9A1 flat-6 power plant in the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3. The only key differences between the engine used in the race car and the one used in the 992 GT3, are the exhaust system and ECU. First deliveries are currently scheduled to begin sometime in the later half of 2021, where it may likely be designated as a 2022 model. This new GT3 becomes the seventh iteration of one of Porsche’s most established and beloved automobiles.

Announced in mid-January was the new base Taycan. It starts at $81,250, and its EPA-estimated range will be announced by spring. The new Taycan is powered by a standard 79.2-kWh battery and a rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor that makes 402 horsepower, though a 93.4-kWh battery is an option. This is the new rear-wheel-drive base model in the Taycan range. Equipped with a 79.2-kWh battery pack and permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor that powers the rear axle and produces 402 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. A 93.4-kWh battery is also available, increasing power to 469 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. 0-to-60-mph sprint of 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 143 mph.

The Taycan 4S is the more affordable version of the four-door electric car, but it still offers impressive performance and a high price tag. It features a pair of electric motors that enable all-wheel drive. The car gets a two-speed transmission at the rear axle and a single-speed at the front. There will be two levels of the car. The base-level will get a 79.2-kilowatt-hour battery. That battery combined with the motors makes 429 hp and 472 lb-ft of torque. Use the overboost function and you get 522. The Performance Battery Plus version of the car features a 93.4-kilowatt-hour battery. Makes the car good for 482 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque (without overboost).

The Taycan Turbo is rated at 670 hp (with overboost). Both models can do a top speed of 260 km/h (about 161 mph). The Turbo S will do 0-62 mph in just 2.8 seconds and 0-124 mph in just 9.8 seconds. The Turbo will do the 0-62 mph sprint in 3.2 seconds. The interior of the Taycan Turbo is spacious and comfortable as well as very futuristic. The Taycan comes standard with SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and Apple CarPlay compatibility. For my money, this is the sweet spot in the Taycan range, giving you the insane speed and acceleration with all the luxuries, without the Turbo S price tag. Not cheap, but it is the best electric car on the market.

Porsche set out to make the worlds best electric car and to prove that electric cars can also be driver's cars too. They succeeded. When Car and Driver tested it, only the Porsche 918 Spyder and the Lamborghini Huracán Performante were quicker accelerating. In true Porsche fashion however, this isn't just a car for acceleration runs (Teslas do that), this is a true Porsche. It steers like a Porsche, it feels like Porsche and it drives like a Porsche. All day long. Impressive and amazing. Love live electric cars if they can be this good. The only downside is that it is expensive, easily over $200k with only a handful of options.

The base Macan competes with the Audi SQ5 and the Jaguar F-Pace S and with it's tubocharged inline four it does a great job. With plenty of punch, the base Macan is a solid everyday car with strong dynamics and a great all-wheel drive system. If it were my money, though, I would recommend spending a few more dollars on the Macan S.

As a daily car/SUV, you don't really need anything more than a Macan S. It has more than enough performance, lots of tech and it drives like a sports car. Pick the GTS if you want a more racing-inspired experience and plan on driving hard, but the Macan S is your pick if you want an all-rounder. Porsche just nails it again and again, this time with a great crossover.

The GTS gets a potent 375-hp twin-turbo V-6 and 3.9-second zero-to-60-mph time (according to real world testing by Car and Driver magazine). Most reviewers so far have marveled at the all around perfection of the Macan GTS, calling it a performance SUV that drives like a sports sedan. Smooth and carefully controlled ride is a good balance between daily drivability and fun when you want it. It feels great in corners, feeling stable and planted and its straight line punch is more than you could ever need.

This is the best performing crosssover on the planet. It is fast, handles like a sports car and is a true Porsche in every way. If you need a small SUV and you're a driver at heart, look no further. With a 434-hp twin-turbo V-6 that sounds great and helps propel the Macan to 60 mph in under four seconds, combined with a flawless transmission and a perfect all-wheel-drive system, there is nothing to fault on the Turbo. It gets pricey if you go heavy on options, but this is a Porsche remember.

The base Panamera is only available in the regular sedan shape. With a 2.9 liter twin-turbo V6 it puts out a respectable 325 hp. Frankly, we aren't sure why Porsche even bothered. If you're shopping for a Panamera, skip this and move up the ladder.

Available in three body styles (Porsche Panamera 4, Porsche Panamera 4 Executive and Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo), it gets the same powerplant as the base Panamera but with all-wheel drive. The added traction means it is also slightly faster too.

• Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid

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• Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

• Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid

• Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Executive

• Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

• Porsche Panamera 4S

• Porsche Panamera 4S Executive

• Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo

• Porsche Panamera GTS

• Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo

• Porsche Panamera Turbo S

• Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive

• Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo

• Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

• Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive

• Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo

• Porsche Cayenne

• Porsche Cayenne Coupe

• Porsche Cayenne S

• Porsche Cayenne S Coupe

• Porsche Cayenne GTS

• Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe

• Porsche Cayenne Turbo

• Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe

• Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

• Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe

• Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid

• Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe