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2026 Porsche 911

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Class: Minicompact Cars
Body styles: Carrera 2dr Cabriolet, Carrera 2dr Coupe, Carrera 4 2dr Cabriolet, Carrera 4 2dr Coupe
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 6-cyl
Horsepower: 502 hp
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 2
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 21 combined · 18 city / 25 hwy
Length: 178 in
Curb weight: 3,318–3,640 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 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 5 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 Porsche 911 is a minicompact car offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 178 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,472 lb (Carrera 2dr Cabriolet).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 3% better than the 2026 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.

It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

What changed for 2026

Engine added: 4.0L 6-cyl
Engine dropped: 3.7L 6-cyl turbo

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 911 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine502 hp4.0L 6-cyl

DriveRWD

Seating2 seats · 1 rows

Trims

GT3, GT3 w/ Touring Package

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Parking assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Stuttgart, Baden-WüRttemberg

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2026 911 configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Carrera 2dr Cabriolet	178 in	72.8 in	51.2 in	96.5 in	62.6 / 61.4 in	3,472 lb	39/61
Carrera 2dr Coupe	178 in	72.8 in	51.2 in	96.5 in	62.6 / 61.4 in	3,318 lb	39/61
Carrera 4 2dr Cabriolet	178 in	72.8 in	51.2 in	96.5 in	62.6 / 61.4 in	3,583 lb	39/61
Carrera 4 2dr Coupe	178 in	72.8 in	51.2 in	96.5 in	62.6 / 61.4 in	3,428 lb	38/62
Carrera 4s 2dr Cabriolet	178 in	72.8 in	51.2 in	96.5 in	62.6 / 61.4 in	3,640 lb	39/61
Carrera 4s 2dr Coupe	178 in	72.8 in	51.2 in	96.5 in	62.6 / 61.4 in	3,486 lb	38/62

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
911 Carrera	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 / 25 / 21	+3%	$3,900	424
911 Carrera Cabriolet	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	18 / 25 / 21	+3%	$3,900	429
911 Carrera S	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 20	-1%	$4,100	445
911 Carrera S Cabriolet	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 20	-1%	$4,100	455
911 Carrera T	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 25 / 20	-1%	$4,100	448
911 Carrera GTS	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 20	-1%	$4,100	453
911 Carrera 4S	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 20	-1%	$4,100	453
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 20	-1%	$4,100	446
911 Targa 4S	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 20	-1%	$4,100	447
911 Carrera T Cabriolet	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 25 / 19	-6%	$4,350	469
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 23 / 19	-6%	$4,350	467
911 Carrera 4 GTS	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 23 / 19	-6%	$4,350	468
911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 23 / 19	-6%	$4,350	469
911 Targa 4 GTS	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 23 / 19	-6%	$4,350	467
911 Turbo S	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	All-Wheel Drive	15 / 22 / 18	-11%	$4,550	503
911 Turbo S Cabriolet	3.6L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	All-Wheel Drive	15 / 22 / 18	-11%	$4,550	504
911 GT3	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	Rear-Wheel Drive	14 / 17 / 15	-20%	$5,500	593
911 GT3	4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	13 / 18 / 15	-20%	$5,500	594
911 GT3 Touring	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	Rear-Wheel Drive	14 / 18 / 15	-20%	$5,500	595
911 GT3 Touring	4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	13 / 18 / 15	-20%	$5,500	594

4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

4/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $7,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

20.3 MPG2026 Minicompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Porsche 911.

Similar 2026 minicompact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall
2026 Porsche 911 (this car)	21 MPG	Not rated
2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class	22 MPG	Not rated
2026 Lexus LC	18 MPG	Not rated
2026 BMW Z4	28 MPG	Not rated
2026 Maserati GT2 Stradale	18 MPG	Not rated
2026 Maserati MCPURA	18 MPG	Not rated

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Porsche 911.

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Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

Power Train1

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Other 911 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
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
2014 911	23	176.8 in	Not rated	4	4

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →