The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has been honored with the prestigious 2025 World Performance Car award. This accolade was presented during the 2025 New York International Auto Show, where the 911 Carrera GTS outperformed contenders such as the BMW M5 and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.
To be eligible for the 2025 World Performance Car award, vehicles must meet the following criteria:
- Production Volume: Manufactured in quantities of at least 1,000 units per year.
- Performance Focus: Exhibit an overtly performance-focused in overall character.
- Market Availability: Available for sale in at least two major markets—such as China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, or the USA—across at least two separate continents between January 1, 2024, and March 30, 2025.
Executive Commentary
Reflecting on this achievement, Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, stated:
“The 911 Carrera GTS with its performance-focused hybrid powertrain takes what we have learned in racing and applies it to the road. The combination of instant torque and lightweight technology are ideal for a sports car, and advance everyday usability as well as driving excitement on every mile. We are grateful to the World Car jury for recognizing the significant engineering and development effort we have taken and are thrilled to receive this award.”
