2010 Porsche 911

2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Has there ever been a sports car with such a length and distinguished heritage as the Porsche 911?

We’ll let that debate rage, but what’s certain is that the current range of 911s represents almost 50 years of design evolution with the aim of producing one of the best sports cars ever created.

Rear-engined and (mostly) rear-wheel drive, the 911 is both a status symbol and a finely-tuned driver’s car, with plenty of versions available to suit all tastes.

The Carrera could be called the entry-level 911, although to do so seems churlish as there’s nothing basic about it. It’s available in both rear and four-wheel drive and in both standard and more powerful S form. The standard Carrera and Carrera 4 boast a 3.6-litre flat-six engine making 345bhp, while the Carrera S and Carrera 4S house a larger 3.8-litre engine with 385bhp. All are available with either manual gearboxes or Porsche’s PDK (double clutch) seven-speed automatic transmission, and are also available as a cabriolet.

The Targa and Targa 4S differentiate themselves by way of a glass tailgate and electric glass sunroof, sort of like a cross between a coupe and a convertible.

For real power fans, the new 911 Turbo and Turbo Cabriolet are powered by a bi-turbo 3.8-litre engine with a massive 500bhp. An optional Sports Chrono Package ups the maximum torque for even more grunt.

Hardcore driving fans will like the six-speed manual gearbox found in the stripped out GT3 and GT3 RS models, which boast 3.8-litre engines with 435bhp and 450bhp respectively.

For the collectors, the 911 Sport Classic is limited to just 250 cars and comes with a ducktail spoiler inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS and 408bhp, as well as a sumptuous interior – as you’d expect for nearly 740,000AED.