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Porsche 911 3.6 Carrera

Test Date 13 August 2008  Price When New £62,009

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Verdict

Equipped with sports suspension, the 911 gets only three and a half stars, its general excellence seriously undermined by a crashing ride and sometimes thunderous road noise.

With the standard suspension it’s much better, even if road roar remains too intrusive. Some areas of cabin quality are below par, but the new PDK gearbox is excellent, spoiled only by the peculiarities of its paddle layout. It very rarely falls short of a swift response and shows commendable versatility in its shift strategy when combined with the Sport Chrono pack.

Then there’s the excellence of the direct-injection flat six. It may lack aural drama, but its sharper throttle and heightened efficiency combine with the PDK transmission to produce remarkable economy. This is a usefully better 911, at last with a two-pedal transmission worthy of the rest of the car.

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