Used 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo for sale 

The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo gets offered in two different trims namely the 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S. While both cars get powered by a 3.8L twin-turbo engine, the Turbo S generates higher engine power and torque. The 911 Turbo churns out 540 hp, on the other hand, the Turbo S is capable of 580 hp of power. In terms of torque, these figures stand at 486lb.-ft and 516lb.-ft respectively.

The Porsche 911 Turbo comes loaded with features like rear-axle steering, Porsche’s communication management system, and Active Suspension Management. There are a lot of additional features available with the Turbo S and these can be added as optional additions on the Turbo.

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At $159,200, the 911 Turbo costs a whopping $28,900 less than the Turbo S. The performance on both variants is eerily similar and standard features of the Turbo S are offered as optional features on the 911 Turbo which allow buyers to customize the car as per their preference. All these factors make the 911 Turbo a more viable and economical option as compared to the Turbo S.

Looking at the powerhouse of the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo, it comprises a 3.8 Liter Twin-Turbo Flat-6 engine coupled with Porsche’s 7-speed automatic Doppelkupplung transmission. The engine finds its place at the rear of the vehicle and churns out a maximum power of 540 hp along with a torque of 486 lb.-ft. 

Amongst all other cars, the Acura is the only one that uses a 9-speed automatic transmission. Its 3.5L V-6 engine is the most powerful in the lot that produces 573 hp of power. Both Audi and Lamborghini feature 5.2L V-10 engines with 7-speed automatic transmission and produce 540hp and 571hp of power respectively. It is the Porsche that leads the segment in terms of torque output.

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Acceleration

The Porsche 911 Turbo isn’t just a sports car in appearance, it drives like one. It is ferociously fast and is the fastest to the 60 MPH mark from a still when compared with rivals. The Porsche accelerates to 60 MPH in 2.9 seconds and is capable of reaching the quarter-mile mark in 11 seconds.

The Acura NSX takes 3 seconds to the 60 MPH mark and is the closest rival. The Huracan and R8 lag marginally behind with timings of 3.2 and 3.5 seconds respectively.

In the quarter-mile run, the 60MPH leading Porsche falls to third place, and Audi R8 assumes the first position at 10.6 seconds followed by the Acura NSX at 11seconds. Lamborghini’s Huracan ranks last at 11.4 seconds.

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Ride and Handling

The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo has a spectacular throttle response and at the same time delivers a comfortable riding experience. The seats integrated into the Turbo are extremely relaxing, even for the long rides. Switching between driving modes is also made easier by a steering-mounted control knob.

The chassis of the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo is super strong and provides great stability at high speeds. The suspension is well-dampened and absorbs the roughness pretty well even while moving on bad roads. Additionally, the Turbo's overall design and aerodynamics allow it to have a great cornering capability. 

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Braking

The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo employs 15.1 inches brakes for both the front and rear sections. It is the largest set of brakes in the segment allowing the car to come down to a standstill from 60 MPH at a distance of 100 ft. Even with its comparatively higher curb weight at 3517 lbs, Porsche manages to have the best-in-class braking stats.

On the other hand, the Acura NSX and Audi R8 both boast halting distances of 103 ft. In the deceleration test, it is the Lamborghini Huracan that ranks last and comes to a still at 104ft.

For a segment that is lesser-known for its fuel economy, the Porsche 911 Turbo delivers strongly. Apart from its powerful performance and impeccable ride quality, the 911 has a decent fuel economy and is more efficient than other cars in the segment. The Porsche is capable of managing 19 MPG on city roads and 24 MPG on highways.

Its combined mileage of 21 is lower than the Acura NSX’s 21.4 MPG but is far higher than the Audi R8’s and Lamborghini Huracan’s 17 MPG.

One of the biggest advantages of the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo is its seating capacity. The 911 Turbo accommodates 4 passengers including the driver. On the other hand, the Acura NSX, Audi R8, and Lamborghini Huracan restrict their passenger capacity to mere 2 people. 

Even though the rear section of the Turbo is not that spacious, allowing 4 people to travel in a sports car is better than 2. While the space on the Porsche and Lamborghini is not known, the Acura NSX provides front seat passengers with more head, shoulder, and legroom.

The interiors of the Porsche 911 Turbo look average but ensure years of usability without any issues. When it comes to functionality, the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo interior performs very well. The sports car offers numerous features on the inside such as

• Power windows
• Electrochromic rearview mirror
• Adjustable steering wheel
• Heated mirrors
• Power steering
• Leather upholstery
• Dual-zone climate control.

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Infotainment Features

The infotainment system on the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo consists of a 7-inch touchscreen display powered by Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The system is uncomplicated and can be operated using voice commands and gestures that give an upmarket feel. The system provides better connectivity options than before and supports a number of downloadable applications. It gets connected to a hi-tech Bose sound system that delivers superior sound quality. Some other features of the infotainment system include:

• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• CD Player
• HD Radio
• Premium Sound System
• Smart Device Integration
• Apple CarPlay

2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Cargo Capacity

For a car that falls in the sports car segment, the Porsche 911 Turbo has a decent trunk volume at 4.4 cubic feet. The Acura NSX has a similar amount of trunk volume like the Porsche while the Audi has a maximum cargo capacity of 8 cubic feet.

The Porsche is the only car in the segment that has a rear passenger and these seats can be folded to create extra cargo volume.

The latest version of the Porsche is unmistakably 911 in its appearance. It combines the historic 911 stance with newer design elements and looks visually appealing. The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo weighs about 3517 lbs. making it lighter than the Acura NSX and the Audi R8. Even though it is the longest car in the segment at 177.4 inches, it has the shortest wheelbase at 96.5 inches. The Porsche is 74 inches wide and a total ground clearance of 4.6 inches.

In comparison, the Lamborghini Huracan is the lightest car in the segment at 3062 lbs and has the highest track width both at the front and the rear. The Audi’ R8 has the longest wheelbase and it is also the 911 that has the maximum height in the segment.

To ensure the safety of passengers, Porsche has integrated many advanced safety features in its 911 Turbo including the 4-wheel ABS system, multiple airbags, Porsche dynamic light system (PDLS), tire pressure monitoring, and traction control system. In addition, the sports car also employs the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system, which utilizes automatic brake differential and anti-slip regulation for enhanced stability of the vehicle. Some salient safety features include:

• Front Head Airbags
• Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
• Stability Control
• Adaptive Headlights
• Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
• Dusk Sensing Headlamps
• Auto Delay Off Headlamps
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
• Child Seat Anchors
• Traction Control

Acura NSX vs Porsche 911 Turbo

At $156,000, the new Acura NSX features a 3.5L V6 engine that is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that grants the car 573hp of power and 476 lb.-ft. of torque. It has impressive acceleration capabilities and vaunts of the best-in-class fuel economy. It trumps the Porsche 911 Turbo in the quarter-mile run and has ample space on offer for passengers.

The only drawback of the Acura is its ability to seat two passengers as compared to the Porsche’s four passengers. It is smaller in overall dimensions and has the lowest ground clearance in the segment. The Porsche on the other hand has better braking stats with a halting distance of 100ft as compared to Acura’s 103ft.

Audi R8 vs Porsche 911 Turbo

Audi R8 is yet another strong competitor of the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo. With a 5.2L V-10 engine, the Audi R8 produces a power of 540 hp and is equivalent to that of Porsche 911 Turbo. On the upside, the new Audi R8 is practical in design and has the highest amount of trunk volume on offer in the segment. It also sports the longest wheelbase at 104.4 inches and has higher ground clearance than any other car in the market at 6.7 inches.

On the flip side, the Audi R8 is slower in the quarter-mile and has a higher halting distance at 103ft as compared to the 911 Turbos 100 ft. It has lower fuel efficiency and despite its bigger engine produces lower torque at 398lb.-ft.

Lamborghini Huracan vs Porsche 911 Turbo

The new Lamborghini Huracan that was introduced as a successor to the infamous Lamborghini Gallardo, has gained immense popularity. Its engine produces higher power at 580hp as compared to the 540 hp of the Porsche. But it’s the priciest car among the lot, at $199,800 it is almost $50000 more expensive than the Porsche. It lags behind in terms of acceleration and braking and makes the 911 a better choice.

The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo is a true performance car. Its 3.8L twin-turbo engine produces 540hp of power and 486lb.-ft. of torque clubbed with the 7-speed automatic transmission grants the car with superior riding and handling quality. It has a ton of features on offer both on the inside and outside and for a car of its segment, it has decent fuel economy. The Porsche’s capability to seat 4 passengers gives it an edge over other cars in the segment. The option of two trims and a lower price sticker in comparison make the Porsche an all-around package that wouldn’t disappoint.