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Pros:

• Adrenaline pumping, heart thumping acceleration
• Brilliant dynamic handling
• Porsche history and reputation

Cons:

• Rear seats are only there for looks
• Tetris loading skills required if you pack something larger than a grocery bag
• Options can elevate the price faster than the Sears Tower elevators

The 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo features a flat-six boxer engine that delivers 500 horsepower with a maximum torque of 516 lb-ft when outfitted with the optional Sport Chrono Package Turbo. Performance is in the super car class with a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds and top track speed of 194 mph when equipped with the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

EPA fuel economy numbers check in at 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

Pricing for the 2011 Turbo Coupe and Turbo Cabriolet is $135,500 and $146,800, respectively, plus $950 for destination.

For the ultimate Porsche experience, the first new 911 Turbo S in five years pumps out a heart-stopping 530 hp and an impressive 516 lb-ft of torque. The 911 Turbo S comes exclusively with the 7-speed PDK double-clutch gearbox which delivers power to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system.

Despite its significant increase in power and dynamic performance, the new 911 Turbo S does not consume any more fuel than the Porsche 911 Turbo. The 911 Turbo S Coupe is EPA rated at 17 mpg city, 25 highway.

Standard equipment for the Turbo S model includes Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), 19 inch RS Spyder wheels with central locking, adaptive sports seats, and Dynamic Cornering Lights.

The 2011 Turbo S Coupe and Turbo S Cabriolet prices are $160,700 and $172,100, respectively, plus 950 for destination.