Pixar photographed, modeled, and scanned a 996 Porsche 911 to bring digital life to beloved 'Cars' character Sally Carrera. Now, to support charity efforts, Porsche is making a tribute to her with a custom 2022 911.
Originally, the base Porsche 911 wasn't called the Carrera. That was originally a higher-end trim named in honor of Porsche's success at the Carrera Panamericana. But after the 911 was almost killed off, the name reappeared as part of a rejuvenation campaign. And the 911 Carrera has been the base trim ever since.
Enthusiast opinion of the long-unloved 996 Porsche 911 has started shifting. And the new 996 Club Coupe by Porsche Classic and PCA cements this 911 generation's status.
In J.D. Power's 2022 Vehicle Dependability Study, Porsche is ranked higher than Honda in overall dependability. The Porsche 911, specifically, is named the most dependable car for the second consecutive year.
If the massive price of a 2022 Porsche 911 is out of reach, there are plenty of alternatives. Here are five fabulous vehicles that are a joy to drive and a fraction of the price of a brand new selection from the 911 lineup.
Porsche's magnificent 911 GT3 just won Motor Trend's Performance Car of the Year Award. It wasn't the fastest car at the test, so here's why the GT3 came out on top.
Porsche took the challenges of 2021 in stride, and the proof is in the number of vehicles sold. The Porsche 911 takes the crown back from the Porsche Taycan, contributing to the automaker's sales success. It doesn't appear Porsche is going to let up on the gas anytime soon.
Officially, Porsche hasn't confirmed if it plans to make a factory version of a Safari 911. But camouflaged prototypes and new rumors suggest otherwise. And they also suggest that this off-road-ready 911 is going to be called the Dakar.
Porsche saw a sales boom in 2021, with the 911 sports car setting a new sales record. But even so, the 2021 Porsche Taycan outsold it to become the brand's best-selling non-SUV. And there are several reasons why this could've happened.
The 996 Porsche 911 is still under-appreciated and overlooked by some of the brand's fans, but that means it remains an affordable entry into 911 ownership. And that especially goes for the 1999 Carrera--with a replaced IMS bearing--that's currently listed on Bring a Trailer.
Since its introduction over a decade ago, the 'middle child' GTS trim has often been held as the sweet spot of the Porsche 911 lineup. And the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS continues that tradition with an extra Turbo helping, bringing it closer than ever to the GT3 without sacrificing everyday usability.
The Porsche 911 delivers a high level of performance and driving excitement. If you want to raise the bar for 911 performance even higher, then you can get a fully loaded new 2022 Porsche 911. Find out how much it costs.