DecodedCars2011 Porsche 911
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2011 models.
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Body styles
- Carrera 4/4s 2dr Coupe AWD, Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD, Carrera Cabriolet 4/4s 2dr AWD, Carrera Cabriolet Base/S 2dr RWD
- Engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 22 combined · 19 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 175.6–176 in
- Curb weight
- 3,020–3,448 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2011 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2011 Porsche 911 is a minicompact car offered with 4 engines (3.6L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 176 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 92-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,263 lb (Carrera 4/4s 2dr Coupe AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), 2% better than the 2011 minicompact car average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
What changed for 2011
- Engines added: 3.6L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 6-cyl
Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 911 →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrera 4/4s 2dr Coupe AWD | 175.6 in | 72.8 in | 51.6 in | 91.7 in | 58.3 / 59.1 in | 3,263 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Base/S 2dr Coupe RWD | 175.6 in | 71.3 in | 51.6 in | 91.7 in | 58.3 / 59.1 in | 3,142 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Cabriolet 4/4s 2dr AWD | 175.6 in | 71.3 in | 51.6 in | 91.7 in | 57.9 / 59.8 in | 3,448 lb | 38/62 |
| Carrera Cabriolet Base/S 2dr RWD | 175.6 in | 71.3 in | 51.6 in | 91.7 in | 57.9 / 59.8 in | 3,371 lb | 38/62 |
| Gt2 2dr Coupe RWD | 176 in | 72.8 in | 50.8 in | 92.5 in | – | 3,175 lb | 38/62 |
| Gt3/RS 2dr Coupe AWD | 176 in | 71.3 in | 50.4 in | 92.5 in | 58.3 / 60.6 in | 3,020 lb | 38/62 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | +2% | $3,750 | 404 |
| 911 Carrera | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4 | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa | 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Targa | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Targa | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Speedster | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | +10% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 GTS Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | -3% | $3,900 | 423 |
| 911 Carrera S | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | -7% | $4,100 | 444 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | -7% | $4,100 | 444 |
| 911 Carrera 4S Targa | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | -7% | $4,100 | 444 |
| 911 GTS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 20 | -7% | $4,100 | 444 |
| 911 Turbo Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 19 | -12% | $4,350 | 468 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | -12% | $4,350 | 468 |
| 911 Turbo S Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 19 | -12% | $4,350 | 468 |
| 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | -12% | $4,350 | 468 |
| 911 Turbo Coupe | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | -12% | $4,350 | 468 |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet | 3.8L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 24 / 19 | -12% | $4,350 | 468 |
| 911 GT2 RS | 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 / 23 / 19 | -1% | $4,350 | 468 |
| 911 GT3 | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -16% | $5,150 | 555 |
| 911 GT3 RS | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 20 / 16 | -16% | $5,150 | 555 |
| 911 GT3 RS | 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | -21% | $5,500 | 592 |
Spend $6,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.6 MPG2011 Minicompact Cars average
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 Porsche 911.
Similar 2011 minicompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Porsche 911 (this car) | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2011 Porsche Cayman | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 Porsche Boxster | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | 16 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 BMW Z4 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Recalls (2)
Seat Belts · Aug 5, 2011
NHTSA campaign 11V409000 · 235 vehicles
- Problem
- PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.
- Risk
- SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.
- Fix
- PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · Jun 10, 2011
NHTSA campaign 11V285000 · 1,702 vehicles
- Problem
- PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, 911 TURBO; TURBO S, 911 GT3, GT3 RS AND GT2 RS HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CENTER LOCKING HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. OVER TIME THE HUBS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
- Risk
- AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTRAL LOCKING HUBS AND WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Not every 2011 Porsche 911 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2011 Porsche 911 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2011 Porsche 911 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Porsche 911. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other 911 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 5 | 7 |
| 2023 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 10 |
| 2021 911 | 21 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 6 |
| 2020 911 | 20 | 178 in | Not rated | 8 | 7 |
| 2019 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 911 | 25 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 5 | 6 |
| 2016 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 911 | 23 | 176.8 in | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →