Porsche 911 Carrera

The 911 Carrera debuted an all-new rear-mounted engine, with more power and better gas mileage, and replaced its Tiptronic S transmission with an entirely new double-clutch gearbox. Reviewers were impressed, and still are -- as the 911 carries into the 2010 model year unchanged.

The 911 Carrera base-trim, 4, and Targa 4 are equipped with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 345-horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 288 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. The more powerful 911 Carrera S, 4S and Targa 4S feature a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that makes 385-horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 310 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. which features seven-gears, manual gearshift, and an automatic mode. It’s available in three body styles: a traditional coupe, soft-top convertible or with a glass-roofed targa top. 

According to Porsche, the fastest 911 Carrera trims are the S and 4S Coupes -- which, when equipped with PDK, can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. The trims with the highest top speed are the 911 Carrera S Coupe and Cabriolet. They max out at 188 mph when mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

The 911's four-passenger cabin is best suited for two.The 911's interior gadgets were revamped in ‘09 to bring them up to date, and enhance their overall usability. Porsche Communication Management, which features a 6.5” color display touchscreen,