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Porsche · model year 2026
2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Minicompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Minicompact Cars
Where it places
Against fuel-efficient cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is a gasoline-powered minicompact car with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine returns 20 MPG combined, with 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. The EPA estimates $4,100 in yearly fuel cost and 455 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 20 MPG combined EPA rating
- 24 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive
- Automatic AM-S8 transmission
- 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 17 MPG city rating
- $4,100 estimated annual fuel cost
- 455 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive Porsche minicompact Highway trips where the 24 MPG rating applies Buyers budgeting for gasoline ownership
The 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is a gasoline minicompact car for shoppers who specifically want rear-wheel drive, an automatic gearbox and a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Plan around the EPA’s $4,100 annual fuel estimate, with city driving rated at 17 MPG and highway travel at 24 MPG. Its 455 grams of CO2 per mile is also part of the ownership picture. If those running figures fit your budget and routes, the model’s specification is straightforward to assess.
What it is
This 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is a minicompact car that runs on gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive and an automatic AM-S8 transmission.
Power comes from a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder turbo engine. The defining EPA figure is 20 MPG combined.
The numbers
At 20 MPG combined, the car is rated to travel 20 miles on a gallon across the EPA city-and-highway cycle. City driving is rated at 17 MPG, while highway driving reaches 24 MPG.
Those figures show why your route matters: stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100. Your actual spending will change with fuel prices and how much you drive.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 455 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 20 MPG combined number when lining up this 911 Carrera S Cabriolet against other cars. Its 17 city and 24 highway ratings add context for your usual route.
For more models from the same maker, see Porsche cars.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer who wants a Porsche minicompact with rear-wheel drive and accepts gasoline running costs tied to a 20 MPG combined rating.
It makes the most sense for driving that can take advantage of its 24 MPG highway rating, rather than mostly city trips.
Trade-offs
The automatic transmission and turbo six-cylinder engine define the powertrain, paired with rear-wheel drive.
Fuel use is the main cost trade-off: the EPA lists $4,100 per year, with the lowest rating in city driving at 17 MPG.
Verdict
Choose the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet if its rear-wheel-drive layout, gasoline engine and minicompact car class fit your priorities. The EPA ratings show 20 MPG combined, with city driving rated at 17 MPG.
Its 20 MPG combined rating gives you a clear budgeting baseline, and the 24 MPG highway figure can help on longer steady trips.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- City MPG
- 17 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 455 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Minicompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
What city and highway MPG does it get?
It is rated at 17 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does the EPA estimate it will cost each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,100.
What drivetrain does this Porsche use?
It uses rear-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The car has a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine and an automatic AM-S8 transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 455 grams of CO2 per mile.
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