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