Comparison: Turning circle Porsche 911 vs. competitors 2025

Imagine wrestling an alligator: it's tough, requires a lot of space, and let's not even talk about the turning radius. Now, think of handling a Porsche 911 through twisty bends – it's a ballet, a dance with precision unlike that gator-swinging mess. The Porsche 911, a name synonymous with performance and handling finesse, has a rather interesting aspect under its belt – the turning circle. This quintessential aspect of car maneuverability might not headline specs sheets like 0-60 times or top speeds, but ask anyone trying to flip a U-turn on a narrow street, and they'll tell you it's just as vital.

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Porsche 911 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?

Across the generations, Porsche's 911 has seen gradual alterations in its turning circle, reflecting engineering advancements and the car's growing dimensions. From the Urmodell's 11.00 meters, a constant figure through to the 930/G-Series, the turning circle began its dance, twirling to 12.60 meters with the 993 generation, only to pirouette back to a more graceful 10.90 meters by the 997 – akin to a well-rehearsed ballet movement. But as we reached the current 992 generation, the turning circle has settled at 11.20 meters. This evolution mirrors the delicate balance Porsche engineers strike between the car's athletic aspirations and the practical constraints of physics.

Porsche 911 generations

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Porsche 911 generations
Generation yearTurning circle
911, Model year 1964 (Urmodell)11 m
911, Model year 1973 (911 G-Serie)11 m
911, Model year 1975 (911 930/G-Serie (1. Facelift))11 m
911, Model year 1989 (964)12 m
911, Model year 1993 (993)12 m
911, Model year 1997 (996)12 m
911, Model year 2001 (996 (1. Facelift))10 m
911, Model year 2004 (997)10 m
911, Model year 2008 (997 (1. Facelift))10 m
911, Model year 2011 (991)11 m
911, Model year 2015 (991 (1. Facelift))11 m
911, Model year 2019 (992)11 m
911, Model year 2024 (911 992 (1. Facelift))10 m
1. 911, Model year 1964 (Urmodell) 11 m
2. 911, Model year 1973 (911 G-Serie) 11 m
3. 911, Model year 1975 (911 930/G-Serie (1. Facelift)) 11 m
4. 911, Model year 1989 (964) 12 m
5. 911, Model year 1993 (993) 12 m
6. 911, Model year 1997 (996) 12 m
7. 911, Model year 2001 (996 (1. Facelift)) 10 m
8. 911, Model year 2004 (997) 10 m
9. 911, Model year 2008 (997 (1. Facelift)) 10 m
10. 911, Model year 2011 (991) 11 m
11. 911, Model year 2015 (991 (1. Facelift)) 11 m
12. 911, Model year 2019 (992) 11 m
13. 911, Model year 2024 (911 992 (1. Facelift)) 10 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (Urmodell) from 1964 and last generation (911 992 (1. Facelift)) from 2024 is 1 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of 911 is 10 m.

The turning circle compared to other Porsche models

In the grand ballet that is the Porsche lineup, the 911 dances among its siblings with a turning circle that's carefully choreographed. For instance, the 911 GT3 and S/T models boast an even tighter turning circle at 10.40 meters, making them seem more akin to nimble dancers on the motoring stage. On the other end, behemoths like the Panamera and the Taycan twirl across the lot with turning circles reaching up to 11.90 meters, demonstrating a more grandiose, yet equally impressive, dance. These subtle differences in mobility underscore Porsche's philosophy of tailored performance – each model variant strutting its unique flavor of agility.

Porsche 911 vs other current cars by Porsche

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Turning circle: 911 vs. other models by Porsche
Variant nameTurning circle
911 GT3 10 m
911 GT3 RS 10 m
911 S/T 10 m
911 Sport Classic 10 m
Taycan 11 m
Taycan Sport Turismo 11 m
Taycan Sport Turismo Turbo 11 m
Taycan Turbo 11 m
Panamera 11 m
Panamera GTS 11 m
Panamera GTS Sport Turismo 11 m
Panamera Sport Turismo 11 m
Panamera Turbo 11 m
Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo 11 m
911 Carrera Cabriolet 11 m
911 Carrera Coupé 11 m
911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 11 m
911 Carrera GTS Coupé 11 m
911 Carrera T Coupé 11 m
911 Dakar 11 m
911 Edition 50 Jahre Porsche Design 11 m
911 Targa 11 m
911 Targa GTS 11 m
911 Turbo Cabriolet 11 m
911 Turbo Coupé 11 m
718 Boxster 11 m
718 Boxster GTS 11 m
718 Boxster T 11 m
718 Spyder 11 m
718 Spyder RS 11 m
718 Cayman 11 m
718 Cayman GT4 11 m
718 Cayman GT4 RS 11 m
718 Cayman GTS 11 m
718 Cayman T 11 m
Taycan Cross Turismo 12 m
Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo 12 m
Cayenne 12 m
Cayenne Coupé 12 m
Macan 12 m
Macan Turbo 12 m
1. 911 GT3 10 m
2. 911 GT3 RS 10 m
3. 911 S/T 10 m
4. 911 Sport Classic 10 m
5. Taycan 11 m
6. Taycan Sport Turismo 11 m
7. Taycan Sport Turismo Turbo 11 m
8. Taycan Turbo 11 m
9. Panamera 11 m
10. Panamera GTS 11 m
11. Panamera GTS Sport Turismo 11 m
12. Panamera Sport Turismo 11 m
13. Panamera Turbo 11 m
14. Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo 11 m
15. 911 Carrera Cabriolet 11 m
16. 911 Carrera Coupé 11 m
17. 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet 11 m
18. 911 Carrera GTS Coupé 11 m
19. 911 Carrera T Coupé 11 m
20. 911 Dakar 11 m
21. 911 Edition 50 Jahre Porsche Design 11 m
22. 911 Targa 11 m
23. 911 Targa GTS 11 m
24. 911 Turbo Cabriolet 11 m
25. 911 Turbo Coupé 11 m
26. 718 Boxster 11 m
27. 718 Boxster GTS 11 m
28. 718 Boxster T 11 m
29. 718 Spyder 11 m
30. 718 Spyder RS 11 m
31. 718 Cayman 11 m
32. 718 Cayman GT4 11 m
33. 718 Cayman GT4 RS 11 m
34. 718 Cayman GTS 11 m
35. 718 Cayman T 11 m
36. Taycan Cross Turismo 12 m
37. Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo 12 m
38. Cayenne 12 m
39. Cayenne Coupé 12 m
40. Macan 12 m
41. Macan Turbo 12 m

How does the turning circle of the Porsche 911 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Turning our gaze to the broader stage, the 911 contends with a myriad of performers, each with their own take on the turning circle tango. Amongst rivals, the Ferrari 488 slides in with a dainty 10.80 meters, while the more corpulent Lamborghini Aventador stretches the floor with 12.50 meters. Then there's the nimble Alfa Romeo 4C, a veritable ballet dancer, requiring only 10.00 meters to complete its spin. These comparisons paint a vivid picture of the automotive world: a diverse dance-off where each car's physical dimensions and design philosophies dictate its grace and agility. The Porsche 911, with its 11.20 meters turning circle, balances gracefully between athleticism and practicality, ensnaring the hearts of driving purists and urban navigators alike.

Porsche 911 vs. similar cars

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Turning circle: Porsche 911 vs. similar cars
Car modelTurning circle
Alfa Romeo 4C 201410 m
Ferrari 360 199910 m
Ferrari 458 200910 m
Ferrari 488 201510 m
Subaru SVX 199210 m
Porsche 911 202410 m
Polestar 1 202011 m
Maserati MC20 202111 m
Alpine A110 201711 m
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 201411 m
Lamborghini Gallardo 200311 m
Lexus RC 201611 m
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 201011 m
Lamborghini Huracán 201411 m
McLaren Sports Series 201512 m
Alfa Romeo 8C 200712 m
Ferrari 412 GT 198512 m
Honda NSX 201612 m
Aston Martin DB9 GT 201512 m
McLaren GT Series 201912 m
Ferrari 400 GT 197612 m
Jaguar XJS 197513 m
1. Alfa Romeo 4C 2014 10 m
2. Ferrari 360 1999 10 m
3. Ferrari 458 2009 10 m
4. Ferrari 488 2015 10 m
5. Subaru SVX 1992 10 m
6. Porsche 911 2024 10 m
7. Polestar 1 2020 11 m
8. Maserati MC20 2021 11 m
9. Alpine A110 2017 11 m
10. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2014 11 m
11. Lamborghini Gallardo 2003 11 m
12. Lexus RC 2016 11 m
13. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2010 11 m
14. Lamborghini Huracán 2014 11 m
15. McLaren Sports Series 2015 12 m
16. Alfa Romeo 8C 2007 12 m
17. Ferrari 412 GT 1985 12 m
18. Honda NSX 2016 12 m
19. Aston Martin DB9 GT 2015 12 m
20. McLaren GT Series 2019 12 m
21. Ferrari 400 GT 1976 12 m
22. Jaguar XJS 1975 13 m

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