The 911 Turbo’s reputation is one of giant-killer. On performance alone, that reputation is still thoroughly deserved, as our figures show.
But on price, it’s more questionable. The full-house Turbo S costs more than a Bentley Continental GT W12, more than an Aston Martin V12 Vantage S and more than the most expensive Audi R8.
The mid-engined Ferraris and McLarens that it’s capable of out-accelerating are still priced five figures further into the stratosphere. But the idea of paying £145k for a series-production 911 is one you could struggle to get your head around – especially given that the car will inevitably depreciate faster than some other machinery at that price.
The spec is at least generous, especially in Turbo S form. Then there is the much-admired usability to augment the ownership experience: almost 400 litres of cargo space, those occasional back seats, and – rather remarkably – better than 30mpg at a steady cruise, as our touring test result shows.
If you're seriously considering a 911 Turbo, opting for GT Silver paint is a wise choice; natural leather seats ditto.
You could rapidly save the best part of £20k by going for the standard Turbo instead of the Turbo S, too. But it’s a tad slower, and if this is the 911 that appeals, that’s likely to matter.
