The 27 Best Porsche 911 Models of All Time

From the air-cooled purists that started it all to the razor-edged track weapons of today, this lineup spans six decades of turbocharged, naturally aspirated, and downright rare 911 variants. Cast your vote for the definitive icon.

1

993 Turbo

A 1995 twin-turbo air-cooled icon that introduced all-wheel drive to the Turbo line.

1000pts

2

992 GT3

A 2021 naturally aspirated GT3 with a motorsport-derived double-wishbone front suspension and swan-neck wing.

624pts

3

991 Carrera S

The 2012 generation that stretched the 911's wheelbase and introduced electric power steering.

583pts

4

992 GT3 RS

A 2022 track-focused extreme with aggressive aerodynamics generating serious downforce, built for lap times over comfort.

583pts

5

911 Carrera RS 2.7

A 1973 homologation special with a ducktail spoiler, lightweight build, and cult status as the most collectible classic 911.

480pts

6

996 Turbo

The first water-cooled Turbo, borrowing its engine architecture from the Le Mans-winning GT1 race car.

480pts

7

992 S/T

A lightweight, manual-only 2023 tribute to the classic RS formula, prized by enthusiasts as the purest modern 911.

480pts

8

991 GT3

A high-revving naturally aspirated track weapon from 2013 known for its motorsport-derived engine.

480pts

9

930 Turbo

The 1975 debut of the fearsome whale-tail Turbo, the first 911 to pair forced induction with genuine supercar speed.

480pts

10

997 Turbo

A 2006 all-wheel-drive Turbo that paired everyday usability with genuine supercar performance.

480pts

11

964 Turbo 3.6

The final and most powerful 964-generation Turbo, produced in 1993-1994 with a punchy 3.6-liter flat-six.

416pts

12

992 Carrera S

The current-generation 2019 model that widened the body and modernized the interior while keeping the classic formula.

416pts

13

997 GT3 RS 4.0

The 2011 send-off for the 997 generation, with the largest GT3 engine yet and a cult following among enthusiasts.

341pts

14

991 Turbo S

A blisteringly quick all-wheel-drive flagship from 2013 that redefined how fast a daily-driveable 911 could be.

341pts

15

991 GT2 RS

The most powerful road-going 911 of its era, a 2017 twin-turbo track monster with a Nurburgring record pedigree.

341pts

16

964 Carrera 4

The 1989 first ground-up redesign of the 911, introducing all-wheel drive and coil springs while keeping the classic shape.

341pts

17

991 R

A rare 2016 manual-only, lightweight homage to classic Carrera RS models built purely for driving purists.

341pts

18

964 Carrera RS

A stripped-down, track-focused 1992 964 variant prized by purists for its razor-sharp handling.

250pts

19

993 GT2

A rear-wheel-drive, homologation-special Turbo built for racing, stripped of luxury in favor of raw speed.

250pts

20

996 Carrera

The controversial 1998 switch to water cooling and a new headlight design that modernized the 911 platform.

250pts

21

997 GT3

A naturally aspirated, track-honed 2006 GT3 widely praised as one of the purest driver's 911s ever built.

250pts

22

991 Speedster

A 2019 open-top oddball tribute with a manual-only drivetrain and a low, chopped windscreen inspired by classic Speedsters.

250pts

23

996 GT3 RS

A 2003 homologation special that brought pure race-car thinking to the road-going 911 for the first time.

139pts

24

993 Turbo S

A rare, high-output send-off for the air-cooled Turbo bloodline produced in 1997-1998.

139pts

25

Original 911 (901)

The 1963 launch model that started the whole lineage, with its rear-mounted flat-six and unmistakable silhouette.

139pts

26

993 Carrera

The 1994-1998 generation widely considered the last and most refined air-cooled 911.

139pts

27

997 Carrera S

The 2005 generation that refined the 911's proportions and became a modern benchmark sports car.

139pts