What is the best Porsche 911 generation?

Air-cooled purist icons square off against modern turbocharged powerhouses, with a few controversial picks fans still argue about today. Which one wins?

1

993 (1994-1998)

The beloved final air-cooled 911, prized for its beauty and engineering.

1000pts

2

996 (1998-2004)

The first water-cooled 911, controversial for its 'fried egg' headlights but a sales success.

1000pts

3

992 (2019-present)

The latest generation combining cutting-edge tech with the most powerful Carrera engines yet.

1000pts

4

Original 911 (1964-1973)

The air-cooled classic that started it all, with its iconic flat-six and timeless silhouette.

987pts

5

997 (2004-2012)

A return-to-form generation widely praised for blending classic styling with modern performance.

916pts

6

964 (1989-1994)

The modernized generation that added all-wheel drive and the Carrera 4 while keeping classic looks.

833pts

7

991 (2012-2019)

The larger, more refined generation that transitioned the Carrera lineup to turbocharging.

833pts

8

911 G-Series (1973-1989)

The long-running impact-bumper generation that introduced the legendary 911 Turbo.

733pts