What is the Fastest Porsche?
Since the early ‘30s, we’ve known Porsche for its fast and powerful cars—but how do they compare with each other? And how fast is the fastest Porsche in the world?
Written by Elaine Duvet
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
When it comes to
Porsche
, racing is in its blood. Well known in the world of motorsports, these supercars are some of the fastest on the planet. From modern models to
throwback classics
that still hold up today, check out the speedy Porsches on our favorites list and the fastest one you can get your hands on.The Porsche 911 will forever be a classic
We have a soft spot for the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S. The
911
Turbo has been around since the ‘60s, and this new model is the most powerful 911 Turbo ever. It sports a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six engine, with 640 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. According to
Sports Car Digest
, “The 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S can run a quarter-mile at 137 mph in only 10.1 seconds.” You can expect the starting price for this racer to be in the low $200,000 range.The 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is what they call a speed demon. The twin-turbo 3.8-liter engine has 700 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. “In 2017, the 911 GT2 RS recorded the fastest Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record, being 6:47.3 seconds, beating the previous record-holder, the Lamborghini’s Huracan Performante, by five seconds,” Sports Car Digest reports.
The original GT2 was known as a “widowmaker” since the 2011 model wasn’t equipped with traction control and other safety features. Now much safer, the auto features exceptional handling, a tough suspension and can reach 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. At a lower price point than some of its counterparts, you can expect to pay around $293,000 for the base model.
The 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S still impresses even at its age. It was powered by 400 hp with a 3.8-liter flat-six engine. It even beat the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG.
Other Porsches in the speed race
As we count down to the fastest Porsche, we have to mention the Porsche Carrera GT. It’s rare (only 644 were designed for the U.S), stunning, and comes with a 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V10 mid-mounted engine.
“The engine utilizes aluminum pistons, an aluminum intake manifold, and titanium connecting rods, all of which enable it to weigh only 452 pounds,” notes Sports Car Digest. Delivering 216 hp at 8000 rpm is no problem for this impressive roadster.
The amount of carbon fiber incorporated in the Carrera begs the racecar to be spun around the track. Even the structural skin, the monocoque, is composed of carbon fiber. This allows this fast, light vehicle to whip down winding roads with ease.
Though you could originally purchase a Porsche Carrera GT for about $450,000, today’s models start around $600,000. And if you find one in Concours condition, expect to pay close to $1 million.
The Porsche 959 S was even rarer, with only 337 models ever made. Sports Car Digest notes that “It was one of the first street-legal vehicles to have been dubbed a supercar.” It took 3.5 seconds to ramp up to 60 mph and had an available 450 hp. Top speeds were recorded around 211 mph.
The 959’s were manufactured to the purchaser’s specs, so even faster models could be hidden in
car collectors'
garages across the country. The auto pushed some serious boundaries for what was possible at the time.And don’t forget about the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Believe it or not, the car actually doesn’t use a turbocharged engine. It gets 616 hp from an electric motor and features groundbreaking speeds for an EV sedan over 5,000 pounds.
Also noteworthy are the 2020
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
, the 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo, the 2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and the 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS speed racer.The fastest Porsche we’ve ever seen
The Porshe 918 Spyder is the impressive supercar that takes number one. It boasts a 4.6-liter V8 with two electric motors. One for the rear wheels and another for the front. Can you believe it’s powered by 887 hp?
The Spyder was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The first hybrid supercar by Porsche, the car features a carbon fiber subframe and carbon fiber chassis. As we’d expect from the automaker, this car is light as air.
During the 918 Spyder’s Nordschleife run, thanks to its Weissach package, it was the first road car to officially break the seven-minute lap time. The average value of the car is around one million dollars, with a top speed of 215 mph. It takes a mere 2.5 seconds with the Weissach package to ramp up from zero to 60 mph.
If you’re as enchanted by fast cars as we are, keep an eye on this German automaker, as the iconic and innovative Porsche collection isn’t slowing down any time soon.
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