2016 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

It's a car that rewards smooth inputs, with razor-sharp steering and a rear-engine balance that makes it feel glued to the road. The cabin is snug but beautifully built, with supportive seats and a driver-focused layout that puts everything within easy reach. Expect to pay a premium for maintenance and parts, but the 911's strong resale value helps offset the cost of ownership. Stepping up to the Carrera GTS from the base Carrera adds the wider body, 20-inch center-lock wheels, and a more aggressive Aerokit front apron. The 3.8L I6 makes 400 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, and with the seven-speed manual and rear-wheel drive, it's a pure driver's car that rewards every shift. PASM lowers the ride height by 10 mm, so the GTS sits taut and planted, though you'll feel sharper impacts on rough pavement.