Ranking the 10 coolest sports cars ever produced by Porsche

2021-11-22 07:41:35 By : Ms. Michelle Ding

As one of the most well-known car manufacturers in the world, no one can deny the greatness of the Porsche brand, and these cars made it.

Porsche purists have good reasons to be so obsessed with their beloved German brand. Even Consumer Reports pointed out that Porsche is the best car brand in 2020 in all aspects, and it ranks among the best in almost every category.

Porsche not only makes some of the best road cars on the market, but also covers many different market segments. Their high-performance SUVs, Cayenne and Macan models are selling well because they are what the public desires, but what makes Porsche really shine is in their sports cars, such as the 911 series and Cayman. After all, this is their specialty.

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The name 911 has a history of more than a century, and it has lasted for 7 generations; we can confirm that this sports car title will not appear soon, especially when you see the new 992 Turbo S on and off the track to make competitors feel When embarrassing.

Once an ideal middle-age crisis brand for the elderly, now it is fully committed to creating the best. Whether it's a full-featured family SUV, an environmentally friendly electric car or a fascinating performance car, Porsche has the secret of success.

The 928 completely broke Porsche's tradition of not considering any engines with less than 8 cylinders. It even stuffed the bulky V8 under the hood instead of the rear, where all 911 engines should be installed. The 928 is too underestimated and will soon become a classic that most people can't afford.

It has an amazing design, combined with some beautiful pop-up eyes, won the title of European Car of the Year in 1978, adopted a 50/50 weight distribution for the academic handling characteristics, and was the first batch ever One of the cars with passive rear-wheel steering, called Weissach axle, is much like the four-wheel steering system in our cars today.

The 996 generation of the 911 broke the hearts of many Porsche purists, so it was the first 911 without an air-cooled engine, but it needed to be modernized and used a water-cooled system. Porsche’s most famous engine designer Hanz Mezger does not want the 996 to be submerged in the sea of ​​other sports cars, so the Porsche team strives to keep the sports car's uniqueness, attractiveness, and as close to its roots as possible.

GT3 is 996, but there are some additional upgrades here and there, such as a naturally aspirated 355 hp horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, a lightweight flywheel that provides some excellent sound, and a special design for track use. Adjust the spring and anti-roll bar, but they also remove some elements of the equation to keep the driver alert, such as traction and stability control.

Taycan proves to the world that electric cars are the future. They don’t have to be boring self-driving cars. They don’t have to be amazing. They are powerful and fast machines that can be customized, just like a blank paper sleeve next to a blank paper. Coloring pencils.

Don’t ask us why Taycan has designated Turbo and Turbo S trim levels, because it is actually powered by a fuel cell, but it doesn’t seem to matter because it is faster on the traction belt than most 911s with the same logo before. quick. A 750-horsepower electric car will accelerate the electric car by more than a quarter of a mile in just 10 and a half seconds, and somehow reach 60 mph from a standstill in 2.4 seconds.

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As the GT2 RS proved, too many good things are absolutely wonderful. Nearly 550 lb-ft of torque and 700 hp are sent purely to the rear wheels of a 3200 lb German athlete centered on the track, with a top speed of 211 mph...what?

Obviously, Porsche’s engineers did not flinch when creating the 991.2 GT2 RS. Its absurd PDK gearbox managed to use the over-saturated power of the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-6 to achieve a 0-60 time of 2.8 seconds and a 6 :43.30 Won the title of the fastest road car around the Nürburgring for Porsche Racing.

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The 356 may not match the pure performance data of today's Porsche sports cars, but it makes up for it with its perfect fun factor. Fundamentally, the 356 is a 1,700-pound steel shell. Once you start to hear that the 4-cylinder horizontally opposed engine squeezes every drop of possible power from the 1.6-liter displacement, it will make you feel like an old fashioned one. racer.

0-60 happens...sometimes...it only has 59 horsepower after all, but thanks to some German black magic and the barebones cockpit, the 356 makes you feel like Steve McQueen when you zoom in on the twists and turns ( Did we mention that it can emit flames from the exhaust pipe?)

Ah, the legendary car of Bill Gates, the cause of the loopholes in the 25-year rule, the Porsche 959. It maintains a perfect balance between racing ergonomics, reasonable daily driving performance, luxury wagon-style comfort and supercar speed, while looking like a low-lift spacecraft with an integrated rear spoiler.

With a top speed of less than 200 mph, the 959 is far from fully demonstrated. After all, it does have a powerful 2.8-liter horizontal six-cylinder engine, which somehow generates 444 horsepower, hidden in the huge rear wings. . Overall, the Porsche 959 is designed to be enjoyed by everyone on the planet, regardless of their posture, and will become one of the best supercars of the 90s.

They called it Flachbau, which means Slant Nose, and it was essentially a limited edition 930 Turbo that was transformed into a 911 with pop-up headlights. It looked great. Not only has it been specially treated in appearance, but its aggressive six-cylinder engine has also done the same treatment. Now it elegantly transmits 330 hp to the rear wheels, which makes the Slant Nose become all other 930 models. The fastest in 171 miles per hour.

Unfortunately, only about 1,000 units have been sold. If you happen to have $200,000, we strongly recommend that you buy one at a relatively affordable price.

They say you should never meet your hero, but 993 transcends all preconceived notions. Not only is it the most amazing 911 ever, it can sprint and straight on winding roads, but it is also equipped with an old 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine that provides more than 400 horsepower for all four wheels.

It broke the boundaries and became the first all-wheel-drive 911, and will continue to be an icon because it was the last air-cooled Porsche, but most notably, it managed to make the oversized wings perfectly fit into its no Sewn body style.

If you dare to think that you are a skilled driver, the mid-mounted V10-powered Carrera GT may surprise you. This Porsche supercar is known for being involved in Paul Walker’s fatal car accident. It is too dangerous for everyday commuters because it has a ruthless rear-wheel drive system, no traction control or ABS brakes and other driving aids, and 605 horsepower must still be domesticated.

It may be a treacherous Porsche, but if you know how to tame this crumbling monster, all your fears will turn into adrenaline. Suddenly all you can think of is the sweet exhaust scream of the 5.7-liter V10.

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Over the years, there have been countless wars between automakers, but one of the most important is the skirmishes of supercars in the 2010s, which included soldiers such as McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari, and Porsche 918 Spyder. Pushed the AWD Porsche from 0-60 to an incredible position in an incredible 2.6 seconds. This is the result of combining two electric motors and a threatening 4.6-liter V8 engine. The engine produces a total of 875 horsepower and 944 pound-feet of astronomical torque.

Before you even think that all the electronic devices of the 918 have weakened its original Porsche style, think again... The screaming dual exhaust pipes are in your mind, powerful power, gorgeous styling and instant power Feeling keeps you alert at all times. In general, we believe that the Porsche 918 is one of the best super sports cars ever.

The production of a high-end SUV may add up to 35 tons of carbon dioxide emissions before it hits the road, thereby increasing the planet's greenhouse gas load.