Test drive of the new Porsche 911 (992) [Part 1Following on from the first part of this report, we would like to present the second part of this report.

New Porsche 911 (992), test drive

Winding, Sport and Sport Plus modes

Change to Sport or Sport Plus mode and change the shifting to manual operation. The sport exhaust flap opens and the exhaust sound becomes thicker. However.There is little impression that the volume is that much louder; the impression is more that the sound quality has changed.

I later told my dealer rep, "The volume of the sport exhaust this time doesn't change that much with it on or off, does it?When I hear the word

No, that's because you know the 981 Boxster GTS and the 4-liter V8. I think those are too different."

I was told that this is not the case. After all, the sound quality change may express sportiness more than the volume change due to recent noise regulations, etc.

Paddle shifting in normal street conditions is like shifting gears after half a beat or so, butWhen set to Sport Plus, the gearshift speed is lightning fast.The gearshift speed is clearly increased from that of the 971 Panamera.

The 991 GT3 PDK Sport has tremendous reaction speed, but it's pretty close to that.The "sport plus" mode is a very good thing. It's subjective, but as far as I know, the 992's PDK's reaction speed to shifting in Sport Plus mode is "Faster than a McLaren 720S, faster than a Ferrari 488, faster than a Huracan, faster than a GT-R.I feel that the "I'm a good person.

The winding roads are a blast to drive through, with the sound of the gearshift changing quickly and loudly, "Boom! The winding road is a great place to ride with the sound of shifting gears.

I believe that Porsche has spent an extraordinary amount of money and passion in the development of PDK. Frankly speaking, the performance of the transmission seems to be head and shoulders above that of other companies.

Even with this sport exhaust turned off, the engine sound is suitably gallant.Even with the windows closed in the coupe body, the engine sound can be heard properly.My memory is a little fuzzy, but I have the impression that the engine sound is more audible than the 991.1 Carrera 4S and 991.2 Carrera Cabriolet that I have driven before.

sense of power

The 3-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder turbocharged engine, with 450 hp, is fast and not lacking in any way.However, it is not so much a sense of power that it is difficult to handle.But I'm used to the power feel of the GT3 and Panamera Turbo, so I hope you're only half listening here.I didn't get the impression that it had "too much power to carry.

Torque from below is also thick, and if you ride normally, you will not feel any turbo lag at all.The impression is of an engine that is both extremely powerful and easy to handle.

But, on the other hand, to put it badly.It is also an engine that is too honorable to be remembered much.To be honest, at the time of this writing, I am trying to recall the features of the engine, but I do not remember much except the impression that "it was an excellent engine that turned well and was powerful and very pleasant.

Incidentally, when we asked a person who compared the base grade bare-bones Carrera (385 hp) and this S's engine, he saidThey do not feel the difference in power as much as the figures for normal driving.The sound is almost the same, and they feel almost no difference. On the other hand, the S model is more powerful at high RPMs and has a greater sense of extension.

Cornering, suspension

When driving through a series of corners, the driver can feel the tires' firm contact with the ground; it is easy to grasp the state of all four wheels, and this sensation seems stronger than in the previous generation model.There is no element of uncertainty at all, and the direction in which the tires are facing is palpable.

Whenever I apply strong traction to the GT3, the rear end comes out a little at the corner. The torque is probably distributed to the front wheels instantly, and the car exits the corner in a stable position without incident.

If you want to enjoy the fun of swinging around, the 992, especially the Carrera 4S, is impossible to drive on ordinary roads. Therefore, this car is only for "the road.All-weather, fast tourer with the main focus on stable and fast drivingI think."

The suspension of this car is a normal suspension with PASM.It is not a PASM sport.In normal mode, the ride is very comfortable, and although there is some shaking over large bumps, it is perfectly acceptable. I doubt anyone would say the ride is uncomfortable.

When the PASM is set to sport, it tightens up a lot. The amount of change seemed larger than that of PASM in the 991 era. The shudder over bumps at low speeds became greater.Same as or a little softer than PASM normal of GT3 with PCCBIt is.

I put it in PASM Sport and try to go around a mid-speed corner. As usual, I feel like sticking with it.There is a strong feeling that the tires are grounded to the road surface and do not let go.It is so stable that there is not the slightest hint of fear.

It does not have the dynamic, grinding turns of the GT3, nor does it have the circular, compass-like nimbleness of the Boxster. It turns without any deviation without a hitch.

Again, you get the impression that he is too honorable, but the only way to see the true nature of the 992 is to take it to the track.I think.

Incidentally, this test car was an individual with only about 5,000 km on it, so the ride could be even better. In my experience.Porsche suspension becomes very supple from about 15,000 to 25,000 km.I feel that it is a good idea. So I would like to ride one in a more mature state.

New Porsche 911 (992) General Comments

On the way home after the test drive, I got used to the car and felt completely comfortable.The usual PorscheI suddenly realized that I could drive the car as if I were in a "test car. It was as if I had forgotten that it was a test-drive vehicle, and nothing felt out of the ordinary.

The fact that I was able to feel that "sense of discomfort" wasThe 992 is also proof that it is unmistakably a "Porsche.I felt that it was a good idea.

Many other manufacturers, for example, give the impression of a completely different car every time they change their models.In such a situation, the 911 is still the 911 even after a model change.It is easy to drive, high performance, and superior, but its ride, handling, and feel are still a 911.

My guess is that this time the 911It is like the result of reviving an air-cooled Porsche with modern technology to achieve even higher performance and with consideration for environmental performance and safety.It feels like a "good" car. Of course, the driving feel is totally different from that of an air-cooled Porsche and much easier to drive.

However, the interior and exterior design, engine sound, and feel seemed to reflect classic elements more strongly than previous models, although there was a sense of somewhat artificial production.

In addition, theI feel that the 992 is more GT car-like than ever.I think it will be even easier and less tiring to use than the 991 for long distance touring and daily use. Perhaps Porsche is trying to make a clearer distinction between the basic Carrera series models and the GT series models, and although it will be some time before the GT series is announced, I am looking forward to seeing the future lineup.

After the test drive, even though I have a reservation for the Taikan, I thought today that it would not be a bad idea to drive the 992 until the Taikan arrives. Now, I wonder what will happen to my family's choice of car.