The fastest Porsche ever built is the 918 Spyder, with a top speed of 214 mph. The fastest 911 is the 991 GT2 RS, which reaches 211 mph and holds a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record of 6:43.3 (with Manthey Performance Kit). The 911 Turbo S hits 205 mph, making it the fastest production 911 you can buy new today.
Contents
- 1 Quick Summary
- 2 The Fastest Porsches Ranked
- 3 918 Spyder
- 4 911 GT2 RS (991)
- 5 Carrera GT
- 6 911 Turbo S (992)
- 7 911 GT3 RS (992)
- 8 Nurburgring Lap Times Compared
- 9 Honorable Mentions
- 10 Renn Driver's Take
- 11 FAQs
- 12 Final Thoughts
The full guide below covers all the details.
Quick Summary
- Fastest Porsche overall: 918 Spyder (214 mph)
- Fastest 911: the rear drive record holder (211 mph)
- Fastest current production 911: the quickest car in the current lineup (205 mph)
- Fastest Nurburgring lap (production Porsche): 991 GT2 RS MR (6:43.3)
- Fastest 0 to 60: 918 Spyder (2.2 seconds)
The Fastest Porsches Ranked
| Rank | Model | Top Speed | 0 to 60 | Ring Time | Price (new) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 918 Spyder | 214 mph | 2.2 sec | 6:57 | $845,000 |
| 2 | 911 GT2 RS (991) | 211 mph | 2.7 sec | 6:47.3* | $293,200 |
| 3 | Carrera GT | 205 mph | 3.5 sec | 7:28 | $440,000 |
| 4 | 911 Turbo S (992) | 205 mph | 2.6 sec | ~7:17** | $230,600 |
| 5 | 911 GT3 RS (992) | 184 mph | 3.0 sec | 6:49.3 | $225,250 |
| 6 | 911 GT3 (992) | 197 mph | 3.2 sec | 6:55.2 | $169,700 |
| 7 | 911 Turbo S (991) | 205 mph | 2.8 sec | ~7:18 | $188,100 |
| 8 | 911 GT2 RS (997) | 205 mph | 3.4 sec | 7:18 | $245,000 |
*GT2 RS MR (Manthey Performance Kit): 6:43.3. **Estimated, unofficial.
918 Spyder
The Porsche 918 Spyder is the fastest Porsche ever made by top speed, reaching 214 mph. It is also the quickest to 60 mph at 2.2 seconds. Porsche built 918 units between 2013 and 2015, each powered by a 4.6L naturally aspirated V8 combined with two electric motors for a combined output of 887 hp.
The 918 is a plug-in hybrid hypercar that can drive on pure electric power for short distances or unleash its full combined power for supercar-crushing acceleration. It set a Nurburgring lap time of 6:57 when it was new, which was a production car record at the time.
Values today sit between $1.5 million and $2.5 million depending on mileage and specification. The 918 with the Weissach Package (lighter weight, exposed carbon fiber) commands the highest premiums.
911 GT2 RS (991)
The 991-generation GT2 RS is the fastest 911 ever built. It reaches 211 mph from a 3.8L twin-turbo flat-six making 700 hp. Unlike the Turbo S, the GT2 RS is rear-wheel drive only, which puts all 700 hp through the rear axle.
The standard GT2 RS set a Nurburgring lap time of 6:47.3. With the Manthey Performance Kit (MR version), that time dropped to 6:43.3, making it one of the fastest production cars ever around the Nordschleife.
Porsche fitted the GT2 RS with PDK only. There is no manual option. The car weighs approximately 3,241 lbs thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber for the hood, roof, and body panels, plus magnesium wheels.
Values have stabilized between $350,000 and $500,000 for standard cars. Weissach Package cars and low-mileage examples push past $500,000. The GT2 RS was officially sold out before it was even fully revealed.
Carrera GT
The Porsche Carrera GT holds a special place among the fastest Porsches. Its 5.7L naturally aspirated V10, derived from a cancelled Le Mans prototype engine, produces 612 hp and revs to 8,400 rpm. Top speed is 205 mph, and the sound it makes getting there is unlike anything else Porsche has ever produced.
The Carrera GT uses a six-speed manual transmission with a notoriously heavy clutch. There is no stability control. There is no paddle shift. This is a pure analog supercar that demands respect and skill. It weighs just 3,042 lbs thanks to a carbon fiber monocoque chassis.
Porsche built 1,270 Carrera GTs between 2004 and 2007. Values now sit between $1.2 million and $2 million. It is widely considered one of the greatest driver's cars ever made.
911 Turbo S (992)
The 992 Turbo S is the fastest production 911 you can buy from a Porsche dealer today. It reaches 205 mph from a 3.7L twin-turbo flat-six making 640 hp. With launch control engaged, it reaches 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, which puts it in hypercar territory.
Unlike the GT2 RS and GT3 RS, the Turbo S is all-wheel drive and comes exclusively with PDK. It is designed to be the ultimate everyday supercar: fast enough to embarrass exotic cars on a track, comfortable enough to drive across a continent, and refined enough to use in traffic without complaint.
The 992 Turbo S has wider front and rear tracks than any previous Turbo, plus standard rear-axle steering and active suspension management. It is a deeply competent car that makes extreme speed feel routine.
911 GT3 RS (992)
The 992 GT3 RS is not the fastest Porsche by top speed (184 mph) or 0 to 60 (3.0 seconds), but it is one of the fastest around a racetrack. Its Nurburgring time of 6:49.3 puts it within six seconds of the GT2 RS, and it achieves that without turbocharging.
The 992 GT3 RS uses a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six making 518 hp, paired with PDK and rear-wheel drive. What makes it so fast on track is its aerodynamics. The massive rear wing, swan-neck mounting, and active aero elements generate up to 409 kg of downforce at 177 mph. That is more than double the downforce of the previous 991 GT3 RS.
The GT3 RS trades top speed for cornering grip. Its lower top speed compared to the Turbo S and GT2 RS is a deliberate choice: the aggressive aero that makes it so fast through corners also creates drag that limits straight-line speed.
Nurburgring Lap Times Compared
| Model | Lap Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 991 GT2 RS MR | 6:43.3 | With Manthey Performance Kit |
| 991 GT2 RS | 6:47.3 | Standard car, Lars Kern driving |
| 992 GT3 RS | 6:49.3 | Naturally aspirated, aero-focused |
| 992 GT3 | 6:55.2 | PDK, Jorg Bergmeister driving |
| 918 Spyder | 6:57 | Hybrid hypercar, 887 hp |
| 991 GT3 RS | 6:56.4 | 4.0L NA flat-six |
| 997 GT2 RS | 7:18 | 620 hp, manual available |
| Carrera GT | 7:28 | V10, manual, no aids |
Nurburgring times are useful for comparison but come with caveats. Track conditions, tire choice, driver skill, and whether the car has optional performance packages all affect the result. Porsche typically uses factory test drivers (Lars Kern and Jorg Bergmeister) for their official laps.
Honorable Mentions
- 959 (1986): The original Porsche supercar. 197 mph top speed from a twin-turbo flat-six making 444 hp. It was the fastest production car in the world when it launched.
- 911 GT1 Strassenversion (1998): A road-legal Le Mans racer. Top speed of approximately 192 mph with a 3.2L twin-turbo flat-six making 537 hp. Only 25 road cars were built.
- Taycan Turbo GT (2024): The fastest electric Porsche. 0 to 60 in 2.1 seconds (with launch control), making it quicker than the 918 Spyder in a straight line. Top speed is limited to 186 mph.
Renn Driver's Take
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest Porsche ever made?
The fastest Porsche ever made by top speed is the 918 Spyder at 214 mph. It is also the quickest to 60 mph at 2.2 seconds. The fastest 911 is the 991 GT2 RS at 211 mph.
What is the fastest Porsche 911?
The fastest Porsche 911 is the 991 GT2 RS with a top speed of 211 mph and a Nurburgring lap time of 6:47.3 (6:43.3 with the Manthey Performance Kit). It produces 700 hp from a 3.8L twin-turbo flat-six.
What is the fastest Porsche around the Nurburgring?
The fastest production Porsche around the Nurburgring Nordschleife is the 991 GT2 RS MR with a lap time of 6:43.3. The MR designation indicates the Manthey Racing Performance Kit, which adds aerodynamic and suspension upgrades.
Is the 911 Turbo S faster than the GT3 RS?
Yes, the Porsche 911 Turbo S is faster in a straight line (205 mph vs 184 mph) and quicker to 60 mph (2.6 vs 3.0 seconds). The GT3 RS is faster around a racetrack because of its significantly greater downforce, lighter weight, and track-focused suspension tuning.
How fast is the Porsche Carrera GT?
The Porsche Carrera GT reaches a top speed of 205 mph and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. It is powered by a 5.7L naturally aspirated V10 making 612 hp, paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
What is the fastest Porsche you can buy new today?
The fastest Porsche you can buy new today is the 992 Turbo S, with a top speed of 205 mph and 0 to 60 in 2.6 seconds. The track focused RS is faster around a circuit but has a lower top speed of 184 mph.
Final Thoughts
Speed means different things depending on how you measure it. If top speed is your metric, the 918 Spyder wins. If lap times matter most, the GT2 RS with the Manthey kit holds the crown. If the question is which fast Porsche you can actually buy, configure, and drive off a dealer lot, the most powerful production 911 you can buy today is the answer.
What all of these cars share is Porsche's relentless engineering philosophy: extract maximum performance from the platform, then refine it until it feels approachable. Even the 700 hp GT2 RS, which is rear-wheel drive and terrifyingly quick, is a car that Porsche designed to be manageable for a skilled driver.
That philosophy is what separates Porsche from its competitors. The fastest Porsche is not just fast. It is usable. And that has been true from the 959 in 1986 to the current GT3 RS today.
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