Porsche 911 Turbo
The Porsche 911 Turbo is a four-seat coupé powered by a 3.6-litre six-cylinder petrol engine producing 345 kW, with a top speed of 307 km/h and CO₂ emissions of 273 g/km. Production began in 1986, and the model measures 4,435 mm in length with a kerb weight of 1,640 kg. Norwegian new car registrations for this model totalled 77 vehicles between 2020 and 2022, with registrations declining from a peak of 36 in 2020 to 18 in 2022.
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1986 |
| Body type | Coupé |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 477 kW (640 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 278 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,725 kg |
| Displacement | 3,591 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Top speed | 306 km/h |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 13.6 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,451 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,848 mm |
| Height | 1,297 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 27 European countries that registered the Porsche 911 Turbo in 2025 (898 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Porsche 911 Turbo registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Porsche 911 Turbo cars registered for the first time across 27 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 576 |
| Italy | 45 |
| France | 38 |
| Belgium | 30 |
| Poland | 30 |
| Netherlands | 27 |
| Spain | 26 |
| Austria | 22 |
| Portugal | 17 |
| Denmark | 14 |
| Luxembourg | 11 |
| Czechia | 9 |
| Romania | 7 |
| Sweden | 7 |
| Slovakia | 6 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Porsche 911 Turbo (from registration data). 16 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1986 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1987 |
| 3.3 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 1986–1987 |
| 3.3 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 1988 |
| 3.3 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 16.4 l/100 km | 1989–1992 |
| 3.6 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 16.8 l/100 km | 1994 |
| 3.6 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 1996–2009 |
| 3.6 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 2001–2002 |
| 3.6 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 2003 |
| 3.6 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 2003 |
| 3.6 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2008–2009 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 2021–2025 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2013 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2013 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 2014–2016 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 2017–2019 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 20 complaints for the Porsche 911 Turbo, most often about fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine, exterior lighting. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 89% of Porsche 911 Turbos pass their MOT test first time, based on 37 inspections.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
6 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Porsche 911 Turbo. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.
NHTSA campaign 24V123000 · reported 20/02/2024
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
NHTSA campaign 23V715000 · reported 25/10/2023
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2023 911 Carrera T, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Turbo S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, 911 Targa 4 GTS, 911 Carrera, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo, and 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear three-point belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARA2.
NHTSA campaign 24V123000 · reported 20/02/2024
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
NHTSA campaign 23V715000 · reported 25/10/2023
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
NHTSA campaign 23V715000 · reported 25/10/2023
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2021
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2023 911 Turbo S, 2022 911 Turbo, 2022-2023 911 GT3 Touring, 911 GT3, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 2022-2024 911 Carrera GTS, 2023 911 GT3 RS, 911 Dakar, and 2024 911 Carrera T vehicles equipped with optional full bucket seats. The seat-mounted air bags may deploy unnecessarily during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB3.
NHTSA campaign 23V715000 · reported 25/10/2023
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Porsche recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Porsche 911 Turbo?
- The Porsche 911 Turbo has a rated top speed of 306 km/h.
- How much power does the Porsche 911 Turbo have?
- The Porsche 911 Turbo produces 477 kW (640 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Porsche 911 Turbo?
- The Porsche 911 Turbo is 4,451 mm long, 1,848 mm wide and 1,297 mm tall.
- How much does the Porsche 911 Turbo weigh?
- The Porsche 911 Turbo has a kerb weight of about 1,725 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Porsche 911 Turbo?
- The Porsche 911 Turbo emits 278 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Porsche 911 Turbo have?
- The Porsche 911 Turbo has 4 seats.