Porsche is one of those brands that seems to get it right no matter what car it releases. Sure, there have been some models that weren’t that good, but most of them, especially the more recent models, are widely considered some of the best sports cars and SUVs on the market. Granted, the VW-Audi connection may be a bit too obvious in some of the more base Macan and Panamera versions, particularly in the engine department, but on every other front, Porsche does a great job at justifying their price tags.

One place where Porsche is cutting absolutely no corners, however, is the company's prized 911. Luckily, this engineering pedantry spills down to the 718 and persists even more when it comes to Porsche's supercars, which often, share a lot with the brand's competition models. With such a legendary history in performance and quality, Porsche has to consistently build upon one of the strongest and purest pedigrees in the automotive world, and somehow, generation after generation, Porsche manages to push itself to the next level. Now, we're going to look deeper at that performance pedigree by looking at the 15 fastest Porsches ever made.

Updated April 25, 2023: Five Porsche models added to the list

• Porsche 718 Spyder 4.0
• Porsche 911 GT1
• Porsche 959 Sport
• Porsche 718 GT4 RS
• Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT

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15 Porsche Taycan Turbo S: 0-60 MPH in 2.4 Seconds, 160 mph

Like most manufacturers have done, in 2019 Porsche also decided to join the EV party. Porsche Taycan is what the company came up with and in just a few years, it became the most popular, high-performance EV. Like the rest of the Porsche lineup, the all-electric Taycan had a version for every need and (almost) every budget. Power ranges from 408 to 761 horsepower in the range-topping, Turbo S model, which is exactly the version that makes it on our list.

With two electric motors (one for each axle), the Turbo S packs 761 horsepower and 774 pound-feet (1,050 Nm) of instant torque. Porsche says the 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) sprint takes 2.6 seconds, but Car and Driver put down a tested 2.4-second time. Even more impressive is how the Porsche Taycan masks its curb weight of 5,060 pounds (2,295 kg).

Taycan Turbo S Specs

14 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT: 0-60 MPH in 3.1 Seconds, 186 mph

As if the SUV craze wasn't enough, in 2021, Porsche also succumbed to the SUV coupe trend. The brand introduced a coupe version of the SUV that once saved it, in the form of the Porsche Cayenne Coupe - a fastback version of the regular Cayenne. In its sportiest version, the Turbo GT, the big SUV packs 640 horsepower and 627 pound-feet (850 Nm) from a 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8.

Although you can find the same powerplant in various other VAG models in various tunes, it is here that the engine provides the best performance. The absence of a hybrid system makes the Turbo GT almost 700 pounds (320 kg) lighter than the more powerful Turbo S E-Hybrid. This translates into a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) sprint in 3.1 seconds - the fastest ever in a combustion-powered SUV.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT Specs

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13 992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: 0-60 MPH in 3.2 Seconds, 184 mph

The 911 GT3 RS is an outlaw in the current era of turbocharging, weight gain, and electrification. Like all other GT3 RS models before it, the 992 is a no-nonsense, road-legal, track weapon, based on the regular GT3. It features more aggressive aerodynamics optimized for track use. At 125 mph (200 km/h), the new aero kit generates 901 pounds (409 kg) of downforce.

Because of this, the top speed has been reduced from 199 (320 km/h) to 184 mph (296 km/h). The 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated flat-six still screams 9,000 RPM, but it now packs 525 horsepower and 347 pound-feet (470 Nm). Mated exclusively to a seven-speed PDK with shorter gears, the 992 GT3 RS sprints to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS Specs

12 Porsche 718 Spyder 4.0: 0-60 MPH in 3.7 Seconds, 186 mph

If you are looking for the ultimate, opel-top thrills in a compact, mid-engine sports car, the Porsche 718 Spyder 4.0 is as visceral as it gets. The 718 Spyder's main difference compared to the Boxster is weight-saving. The Spyder is 176 pounds (80 kg) lighter thanks to removing equipment, most of which can be added back at a cost.

The roof is no longer electrically-operated, but manual. As the name suggests, the Spyder 4.0 features a de-tuned version of the high-revving, naturally-aspirated flat-six, found in the 718 GT4 RS (found below). In the Spyder, the same engine develops 420 horsepower and 317 pound-feet (430 Nm). Although a six-speed manual is available, the seven-speed PDK offers 0.5 seconds quicker o to 60 mph (97 km/h) time, taking just 3.7 seconds.

Porsche 718 Spyder 4.0 Specs

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11 Porsche 911 Speedster: 0-60 MPH in 3.8 Seconds, 192 mph

The 991 GT chassis 911 Speedster is a homage to the Porsches of the past. Although the 911 Speedster was built alongside the 992 generation, it's actually based on the previous, 991 model in order to celebrate "70 years of Porsche sports cars". Being based on the 911 GT, the speedster also packs amazing performance.

Apart from the Speedster bodywork, this limited-edition, open-top 911 features a 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated flat-six, borrowed from the GT3. The unit revs to 9,000 RPM while capable of 502 horsepower and 347 pound-feet (470 Nm). If that didn't sell you as a purist, you will be glad to know that the Porsche 991 Speedster comes, exclusively, with a seven-speed manual transmission. With it, 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) is dealt with in 3.8 seconds, on to a top speed of 192 mph (309 km/h).

Porsche 911 (991) Speedster Specs

10 992 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS: 0-60 MPH in 3.1 Seconds, 192 mph

It's funny how the new generation 992 Carrera S is faster than a 997 911 Turbo which at its time was an incredibly fast car. The 992 GTS is the fastest 992 Carrera you can buy and it, matches the power of the 997 Turbo. In the case of the 992 Carrera GTS, it came from a smaller, 3.0-liter, twin-turbo flat-six.

Those 480 horsepower and 420 pound-feet (570 Nm) are best put to use when combined with the eight-speed PDK transmission and all-wheel drive. The result is a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 192 mph (309 km/h), making this the fastest 911 Carrera you can, currently, buy.

Porsche 911 Carrera 4GTS Specs

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9 Porsche 911 GT1 Straßenversion: 0-60 MPH in 3.7 Seconds, 193 mph

1990s Motorsport homologation rules gave birth to a variety of iconic, limited-production road variants of GT race cars. Among them was the Porsche 911 GT1. Between 1996 and 1998, there were three variants - the GT1, GT1 EVO, and GT1-98. The latter adopted the 996's "fried-egg" headlights as opposed to earlier variants, which came with the 993's more classic look.

Power was derived from a 3.2-liter, twin-turbo flat-six pushing out 543 horsepower and 442 pound-feet (600 Nm). This was 57 horsepower down from the racing version's 600 horsepower. In competition trim, the car consistently reached speeds of 205 mph (330 km/h), while the 25 street versions produced, could reach 193 mph (310 km/h). Thanks to a six-speed sequential transmission, sending power to the rear, the 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) took 3.7 seconds.

Porsche 911 GT1 Street Specs

8 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS: 0-60 MPH in 3.2 Seconds,196 mph

Just like the 911 has a hardcore, track-focused variant in the GT3 RS, the mid-engine Porsche 718 Cayman has a no-nonsense track weapon in the form of the GT4 RS. Its 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated flat-six can rev to 9,000 RPM while making 493 horsepower and 331 pound-feet (449 Nm). It's worth noting that this naturally-aspirated, 4.0-liter flat-six is not the same as the one in the GT3 RS.

In fact, the 718 GT4 unit is based on the 911 Carrera's 3.0-liter, twin-turbo flat-six, minus the turbos. Being a track-optimized variant, the GT4 RS comes exclusively with a seven-speed PDK transmission. It allows the mid-engine sports car to sprint from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, making it the fastest Porsche 718 yet.

Porsche 718 GT4 RS Specs

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7 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid: 0-60 MPH In 3.0 Seconds, 196 mph

There’s something special about large cars that can carry a whole family and their language across a continent while also being able to demolish racetracks. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is one of them. In 2020, Porsche started offering the E-Hybrid option, which effectively turns your Porsche into a more powerful, Plug-in Hybrid version.

In the case of the Turbo S, it turns the already-quick Autobahn missile into a 700-horsepower pavement-crushing, luxury sports car. The 641-pound-feet (870 Nm) torque figure is available from 1,500 RPM, and together with the eight-speed PDK and all-wheel-drive capabilities, the 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) sprint happens in 3.0 seconds. Despite being a heavy, tech-fest on wheels, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid can comfortably cruise at 196 mph (315 km/h).

Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Specs

6 Porsche Carrera GT: 0-60 MPH in 3.4 Seconds, 205 mph

The Carrera GT is without a doubt one of the most special vehicles Porsche has ever made. The mid-engine supercar from Porsche was produced from 2004 to 2006 in a limited quantity of just 1,270 examples. Its 5.7-liter, naturally-aspirated V-10 was originally developed for racing and made the Carrera GT one of the best-sounding supercars ever made.

With 612 horsepower and 435 pound-feet (590 Nm), the Carrera GT could sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.4 seconds. In order to do that, you had to master the car's vile temperament and six-speed manual with a tricky clutch that came with an anti-stall feature. There was also no traction control, so it was up to you to modulate the throttle while holding on to dear life. If you are brave enough, you could reach the top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

Porsche Carrera GT Specs

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5 Porsche 959 Sport: 0-60 MPH in 3.5 Seconds, 211 mph

Among Porsche's many iconic models is the 959. When it debuted in 1986, it was the most advanced, high-performance sports car on sale. Unlike its arch-rival, the bare-bone Ferrari F40 that came out a year later, the 959 was a tech-fest on wheels. It featured all-wheel-drive, and all-wheel-steering, and even had a low gear for off-roading.

The 959 Sport was an even rarer version that bumped power from the 2.85-liter, twin-turbo flat-six, from 449 to 515 horsepower. Both figures are allegedly understated. Regardless of the variant, the Porsche 959 came, exclusively, with a five-speed manual. The 959 Sport was able to sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds - 0.2 seconds quicker than the regular 959. Meanwhile, it was capable of reaching a top speed of 211 mph (339 km/h).

Porsche 959 Sport Specs

4 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight: 0-60 MPH in 2.1 Seconds, 205 mph

Half of this list could have easily been made of 911 Turbo models. The 991 and 992 Turbo/Turbo S versions all sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) in under 3.0 seconds. For the sake of variety, we decided to only include the fastest version of each Porsche. In the case of the 911 Turbo S, this is the Turbo S Lightweight package. On paper, the $10,340 option doesn't add much.

Less sound-deadening, thinner glass, rear-seat delete, and more drop 80 pounds (36 kg). It doesn't sound like much, but apparently, Car and Driver managed a 2.1-second 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) run in the 992 Turbo S Lightweight - 0.5 seconds quicker than the normal car's official time. The 3.75-liter, twin-turbo flat-six remains unchanged with 641 horsepower and 590 pound-feet (800 Nm), accross a very wide RPM range.

Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S Lightweight Specs

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3 Porsche 911 GT2 RS: 0-60 MPH in 2.7 Seconds, 213 mph

Porsche has not released a 992 GT2 RS yet, but we can assure you that the 991 is plenty fast. If the 997 and 991 generations are an indication, the 992 may receive a GT2 RS version towards the end of its production cycle. The last iteration of a road-going 911 GT2 RS packs a twin-turbocharged, 3.8-liter flat-six producing 691 horsepower and 553 pound-feet (750 Nm) while boasting GT3 RS-inspired aero.

A seven-speed PDK transmission is the only option for the 991 GT2 RS, and it sends power exclusively to the rear wheels. Because of this, the GT2 RS' 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 2.7 seconds falls behind the all-wheel-drive Turbo S, but given enough space it would beat it thanks to a top speed of 213 mph (342 km/h).

Porsche 911 (991) GT2 RS Specs

2 Porsche 918 Spyder: 0-60mph in 2.2 Seconds, 214 mph

Just like the Carrera GT, the 918 Spyder is also a halo car – proof of the skills and ambition of Porsche engineers. When the car was introduced in 2014 its numbers were mind-bending, and in 2023, they still are. Like its more analog predecessor, the Carrera GT, the 918 featured a racing engine.

Although smaller, the 4.6-liter, twin-turbo, flat-plane V-8 was paired with two electric motors (one for each axle) for a combined output of 887 horsepower and 944 pound-feet (1,280 Nm). Paired with a seven-speed PDK, the all-wheel-drive supercar PHEV, had a claimed time of 2.5 seconds. Our colleagues at Car and Driver managed to put down a verified, 2.2-second time. Meanwhile, the car was capable to accelerate savagely to 214 mph (345 km/h).

918 Spyder Specs

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1 Porsche 919 Evo Hybrid: 0-60 MPH in 2.2 Seconds, 230 mph

Well yes, this isn’t exactly a road car, but its performance specs are exciting regardless. The 919 was released from the racing rulebook restrictions; therefore, Porsche engineers simply went wild with it. Its hybrid powertrain produces 1160 horses and the whole car only weighs 1,872 pounds (849 kilos). The combustion engine, alone, makes 711 horsepower, and it's just a 2.0-liter V4 unit.

This results in a 0-60 time of 2.2 seconds – any faster than this, and it will probably feel like you’ve been rear-ended by a truck. An active drag-reduction system made sure the 919 was capable of reaching 230 mph (370 km/h) while being glued to the racetrack.

919 EVO Hybrid Specs