| Consumer Reports, one of the most valued | | | | purchased all the vehicles it tested |
| authorities when it comes to reviews and | | | | from retail auto dealers. This is to |
| comparisons regarding different models | | | | preclude qualms involving the results of |
| of cars has announced the top | | | | the testing. Though the scoring system |
| high-performance sports car Porsche | | | | employed was different from that of the |
| 911. The commendation was released after | | | | customary, said scoring is reliable and |
| a number of reviews and comparisons were | | | | more efficient. |
| pored over and analyzed. | | | | According to the testing Porsche 911 |
| Consumer Reports made an in-house | | | | beat the Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the |
| testing laboratory. It also considered | | | | Dodge Viper and 11 other |
| several aspects aside from the | | | | high-performance luxury sports cars. It |
| aforementioned. Other aspects include | | | | was mentioned in CNN that the prices of |
| the cars actual performance, | | | | the cars used ranged from $45,545 for a |
| acceleration, braking and other | | | | Lotus Elise to $105,855 for a |
| capabilities and features. | | | | Mercedes-Benz SL550. |
| The famous magazine used different | | | | The impressive award is nothing new to |
| scoring system than that of the | | | | Porsche. In fact, said automaker has |
| accustomed system used to rate minivans, | | | | also bagged the first place as the most |
| sedans and other vehicle. This fact was | | | | prestigious luxury automobile brand. |
| stated by David Champion, senior | | | | Said award was given by Luxury |
| director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test | | | | Institute, New York. The survey of the |
| Center. Champion added While the scoring | | | | Institute was conducted in May this |
| was still heavily weighted toward | | | | year. |
| safety, including emergency handling, | | | | Porsche is continuing its legacy as the |
| factors like acceleration were given | | | | most luxurious brand and its models |
| more importance than, for instance, | | | | complement said label. For Porsche that |
| trunk space. | | | | is the way to go and the way up is |
| Consumer Reports has also anonymously | | | | still favorable to said automaker. |