ds2k1

Cayman S/Boxster S, C7 (only a little, since most prospective buyers don't x-shop these too much), M3 (for those looking at base C2), R8 (for those looking at loaded C2S), F-Type (don't care for it at all, tbh), Mercedes S (for those into a more cruising convertible, M6. That's what comes to mind.

SanibelSpeed

All were mentioned in the article and the blogger's conclusion was that the Cayman S/Boxster S were the closest competition to the 991, if I recall correctly.

mtbscott

We had this exact same thread just a few months ago....and the conclusion was that what the 991 does best that sets it apart is its mix of being an iconic and capable sports car that also is somewhat practical and can easily be a daily driver.
While many of you here (and Porsche buyers in the US in general) have your 911 as only an occasional car, myself and many others here and around the world use them all the time for all of our everyday needs. Try doing that with an R8, C7, etc.
I always pooh-poohed the vestigial back seats but now know that they add greatly to cargo capacity, make the cabin feel more spacious, and can be used for passengers in a pinch. I consider all the full coupes being mentioned here as a completely different class of car, not direct competitors.

kosmo

the new F type is purdy! However I see it as a comp to a Boxster.

Frankly I think the upcoming C7 Vette will be a lot closer to the 911 than in recent years.

Lets not forget about the upcoming Mclaren and NSX.

SanibelSpeed

Exactly. The 911 is in a class of its own.

SanibelSpeed

Everyone is gunning for the 911. Corvette is blatant about it. The C7 is gorgeous and its new interior options are awesome. But it's not a 911.

The NSX should be amazing but I think it's going to be priced around $175K and the McLaren will be priced to compete with the 991 Turbo. Can't wait to have these choices!

mb1

The 2 F-Types in the previous photo listed at 94K and 103K, a little high for the Boxster/Cayman crowd

SanibelSpeed

I've configured a Cayman that came out close to $100K. Regardless, the F-Type has an 8-speed automatic which isn't as engaging as the double-clutch PDK. Plus, Jaguar doesn't offer a stick shift. Looks very sporty but not as much of a true sports car as the Cayman/Boxster or 911.

kosmo

Once the excitment of a new model settles this Jag will trade under MSRP.
Plus i actually felt the boxster had more TOTAL room.

Also no way in hell I buy a completely new model from Jag. Theyre not that good, yet.

Mbiondo

+1. In a year or two, you'll be able to pick up the Jag for about the price of a heavily optioned Prius.

chuckbdc

Be sure to try one with Sport PASM and no PDCC. Like every 911 the suspension is totally adjustable and this config may have what you may think is missing. Even modest lowering adds to steering feel.

Quadcammer

lets be clear, no 911 since the 3.2 G50 has been a sports car. they are GT cars

SanibelSpeed

It used to be so easy: back when British sports cars had their heyday in America in the fifties, they were all open two-seaters and were called sports cars, and anything with a roof on it and possibly +2 seating was a grand touring car. The lines have blurred since then. I think the Miata is a pure sports car and the Bentley Continental GT is just that, a GT. The 991, IMO, is a sports GT, i.e., a melding of the two.

E36325is

Aston Vantage...

Noah Fect

All I know is, I went to the dealership looking to order a 991 and came away with a 981S. Whatever the 987:997 sales ratios were, I think we'll see a higher number in the 981:991 generation. That's "competition," even though it's coming from the same manufacturer.