911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet

I was allowed to test drive this timeIt is a Carrera 4GTS cabriolet in the first half of 991 (991.1).It's confusing because of its long name, but in summary, it's a 4x4 GTS model called an open car, and you can think of it as an open car version of my Carrera 4 GTS.

It is a very rare model, and it is rare even if it is a Carrera 4 GTS and a 4WD GTS, and when it comes to a cabriolet with an open roof, it becomes an individual with a very small number of inhabitants. This time, it will be a test drive of the rare model,While focusing on the difference from the Carrera 4 GTS and 981 Boxster GTS that I haveI would like to report.

engine noise

When you start the engine, it is a lively starting sound unique to GTS. The tachometer needle instantly jumps up to around 2000 rpm, and the place where it barks "Boon!" Is the same as the coupe.

However, the sound heard with the roof open is a bit different from the coupe, and as much as you can hear it directly, you can hear a large proportion of the exhaust sound.Rather than being a little lower than the 981 Boxster GTS, I think that the fat sound has a large displacement of 400cc as it is.

When running in normal mode, the sound doesn't feel so fierce.You can hear the comfortable engine sound even from the low rpm range.The speed and torque, and the upper and lower scales unique to the NA engine are synchronized, making driving very enjoyable.

When you switch to sports mode and the valve of the sports exhaust opens, this is where GTS really comes into play. I compared it directly with the Carrera S cabriolet with sports exhaust, but the sound is clearly different. It's a good idea to think that GTS is thicker and has more pressure than volume.

When the roof is open, the exhaust note from the rear can be heard directly by the driver, so it feels really good.The bubbling sound sounds clearer than the coupe.So, a cabriolet would be better to enjoy the exhaust noise.

On the other hand, as for how the coupe sounds, the ratio of intake sound is higher than that of the cabriolet, and the sound of "Gwon!" Echoes nicely in the highly airtight room and the rear glass. This is a very uplifting sound.

How does GTS compare the 981 Boxster GTS and the cabriolet even in GTS? Speaking of whichThe volume is louder in the 981 Boxster GTS, and the bubbling sound is also flashier and louder in the 981.Compared to that991.1 GTS sounds a little more mature and gentleIt is an impression.

Nevertheless.991.1 GTS is also a fairly loud sound among all PorscheSo it's better to think that 981 is too big (too flashy).

sense of power

The engine is about 30ps more powerful than the S, and it is a 3.8L horizontally opposed 6-cylinder NA engine that delivers 430ps. It is a fairly high tune engine that generates about 113 ps per liter, and it is not just a computer rewrite, but a tune equivalent to a power kit that can be retrofitted to the S, such as an improved cylinder head and camshaft, variable resonance intake system, etc. Is the engine of GTS.

However, the difference of 30ps from this S is not so obvious. Rather than that, I think it's more like the sound and the good growth of high rpm.

Compared to the GTS of the coupe, I feel that there is a slight difference in the feeling of acceleration. This is really just a little. You can see this well when you immediately raise to 2nd gear and accelerate as it is after starting. I think it's the difference because it's heavier than the coupe,The acceleration feels slightly milder than the coupe.However, this is just a story compared to the coupe, and it must be a first-class power performance car.

Then, compared to the Boxster GTS of 981, I think that the feeling of acceleration from the initial speed in the low speed range will be improved to Boxster, which is lighter by nearly 200 kg. On the other hand, if the speed gets on to a certain extent, the 911 feels more clear with a 430ps overwhelming victory.

Driving Feeling

Now, here is the section that explains the essence of this car.Is there a difference between a cabriolet and a coupe? I want to touch on that point.

I'm riding a 992 Carrera Cabriolet,In the case of 992, I don't feel much difference between the coupe and the cabriolet.Of course, it's not zero, but the cabriolet's rigidity is quite high, it doesn't dent at all even on the circuit, and you can attack hard while maintaining a tremendous grounding feeling.

Compared to thatThe cabriolet in the first half of 991 is not so rigid.Especially in the case of this individual, the optional Power Steering Plus may be installed, and the steering is light from the beginning, and it may be difficult to feel a heavy and firm feeling.

I don't think the body is squeaky or loose just because it's not stiff. When I started running, it didn't feel like I was grabbing the road surface of the coupe, but it was a gentler and more supple feeling of ground contact. This is a little different from Targa's feeling of ground contact.

The suspension should not be a soft suspension, so the impact from the road surface should come steadily like a coupe, but I feel that the excess vibration that the suspension could not catch is being passed through the opening of the body. that's why,It has a very supple ride, and in terms of ride quality alone, it is similar to the 981 Boxster (with PASM).

This car is currently wearing Michelin's new Pilot Sport 4S, but before that it was wearing Pirelli's P-Zero. I also tried it on the P-Zero, but by comparison, the ride quality, handling, roundness, and lack of roughness of the Pilot Sport 4S are wonderful.

Some people refer to this tire as "God-made tiresThat's right, and if you're wondering which tire to choose, this Pilot Sport 4S is definitely your choice.

continueWhen I turn the curve, the way to enter the front and the response are a little milder than the coupe.I say the same thing here, but it feels like a 981 Boxster. Grab the curve apex as it is and enter the acceleration system. From there, it is the true essence of 4x4. From here, just like a coupe, there is a sense of security that you can step on the accelerator without hesitation, and with the torque distributed to the front, you can quickly escape the curve while maintaining a stable posture.

This control is still great, and the pace is completely different from when running at 981. Moreover, this is a different driver's mental leeway. Just by driving with a humming, Boxster can achieve the pace of running hard as it is.

After all, when I write like this,911 is better than BoxsterYou might think. However, Porsche is not such a simple thing. Certainly, if you measure the time of the circuit, 911 may be faster.

However, theFun and speed are not equal, and the types of fun are different.

There is the fun of maneuvering the midship with the analog mechanism Boxster, and there is also the fun of enjoying the overwhelming stability created by the 4WD and PTV (torque vectoring) of the 911 Carrera 4 GTS.

Occasionally, people who buy Porsche for the first time are looking for Boxster Cayman at first, but there are people who want to buy 911 just because they can afford 911 by looking at the price and budget. I'm not going to deny it because it's personal freedom, but I will buy it again later because I will choose the Porsche model.

Even if the price is high, the fun is not always high.Please keep that in mind.

The evaluation of fun changes greatly depending on the style that the person wants. There are few mistakes if you make a clear decision about what you enjoy and what you seek value for.

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I'm a little off the topic,As far as the first half of 991 is concerned, there is no doubt that there is a clear difference in seasoning between the cabriolet and the coupe.

If you want to enjoy a stoic ride, I recommend the coupe, but if you want to ride comfortably and lightly, and want to run on mountain roads and coastal roads at a slightly faster pace, I recommend the cabriolet. ..

That said, if in doubt, I recommend a cabriolet. alsoThe openness and extraordinaryness of the roof can never be experienced in a coupe, and the cabriolet performance is more than sufficient for those who normally drive on ordinary roads.Because I think it is.

By the way, I said that, but I bought the coupe because I have other cabriolets and if I have more cabriolets, I will wear too much, and I am also considering running on the circuit a little, so if it is the first one If you buy it as a cabriolet, I think you should start by looking for a cabriolet.

The 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet is so rare that people who are wondering should move as soon as they see it in the used car market.