We say An exciting sports car which is also practical enough for day-to-day use. The 911 Carrera makes a very persuasive case.Performance The two-door Carrera uses a feisty 3.6 litre flat-six petrol engine with 341bhp. This takes the car to a top speed of 180mph and lets it achieve the 0-60mph sprint in just 4.9 seconds.Emissions Impressive for a fast sports car, the Carrera has a recorded average fuel economy of 29.4mpg and emits 225g/km in CO2.Driving The 911 Carrera boasts an immense amount of grip which allows super-quick changes in direction. This combined with the powerful engine makes the Carrera very impressive to drive on the road indeed.Feel The engine enjoys being worked hard and the steering feels assured at high speed. Through slow corners it does feel a little heavier but isn’t really troublesome.Space Front seat passengers get plenty of room, but the rear seats are pretty much impossible to fit adults. There are numerous handy storage spaces inside as well, while the boot which is located beneath the bonnet is deep, storing up to 135 litres worth of luggage.Equipment Comes standard with features like climate control, alloy wheels, heated mirrors and leather upholstery. Electric seats are a paid extra on the Carrera.Price Currently starts at £67,720.Quality Everything used to build the Carrera are high quality materials which should make the car reliable and pleasant to be inside. At high speed a lot of road noise can be heard but you might not even notice because of the performance.Safety No crash safety ratings, but the Carrera comes with front, side and head airbags, plus a clever stability control system called Porsche Stability Management (PSM).Pros Great fun to drive, efficiently engineered, composed on the road, impressive fuel economy and emissions rating for a sports car.Cons High running costs, rear seats are almost pointless, noisy at high speed.Alternatives Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Jaguar XK R
