Porsche 911 Carrera S
Price as tested: $87,520
Powertrain: 355-horsepower 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission
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Rank: 1 out of 14
Highs: Handling, acceleration, braking, visibility
Lows: Highway noise, narrow seats

Not recommended due to insufficient reliability data

Consumer Reports praised the 911's handling and called its brakes "among the best we've ever tested."

"The relatively compliant suspension makes it stable even in bumpy corners and provides a more comfortable ride than in most sports cars," the magazine said.