The yardstick of German sports car manufacturing is undoubtedly the Porsche and perhaps the most definitive model is the 911. Indeed the current version of the 911, the 997 which first appeared in 2004, has pretty much set the standard for manufacturing within the sports car sector and became an instant best-seller. The ‘look’, with round headlamps and sweeping lines which coast back to the tail, can be traced back to the design of previous models yet with a modern twist and is available as either a coupé, convertible or targa to the legendary 911 Turbo model. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S features all-wheel drive and engine performance of 255 horsepower enabling safe driving even at top speeds of 288 km/h. Needless to say the choice of materials and craftsmanship are of the highest quality ensuring driving pleasure for many years after purchase. Expect prices to start at around €98,000.