Popular type 991

Recently, the 991 type Porsche 911 is becoming more and more popular.The 991 type is one of the 911s that is significantly different between the first half and the second half because it is equipped with an NA engine in the first half and a turbo engine in the second half.It is.

This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the late GTS of the 991 model.Actually, I had borrowed and rode the GTS in the latter half of 991 for about a week.My wife and I also report on the blog, so please refer to that as well.

Porsche 911 GTS (late 991) test drive - wife's daily use review

How different is the Porsche 911 GTS (late 991) from the GT3?

This time, I would like to report mainly on the differences from my previous term GTS and the suspension differences from the individual that I tested last time.

Late 991 GTS

This time, the test drive was the 911 Carrera GTS, which was colored in a very beautiful Miami blue.

The exterior is emblem and the rear engine hood air intake slats are also painted in the same color as Miami Blue. PCCB is attached to the feet, and the interior is white stitched in the GTS communication package.

Where the red stitch is not selected here, the balance of the color difference with the yellow caliper of PCCB is taken into consideration, which gives a good impression.

And it is worth mentioning that this individual is a normal PASM chassis despite GTS. From the latter half of 991, in the case of the GTS coupe, it will be the PASM sports chassis by default. In this case, the height of the car drops by about 1 cm, so most people choose a sports chassis with an emphasis on appearance, but this individual is a normal PASM chassis.

Therefore, the vehicle height is almost the same as my previous GTS. There is enough clearance at the front to fit 3 fingers and a little.

In the pastThe late GTS we reviewed was a standard PASM sports chassis, so it was reasonably stiff and a bit unpopular with pregnant wives at the time.

I also remember thinking that GT3 would be better if I asked for it so far.

Same GTS

When I start the engine, I wake up with the same roaring sound. probably,I think that the starting sound and the idling sound are a little louder in the latter half than in the first half.

When you step on the accelerator and start running slowly, you will notice the difference first.

It's PDK control. This was said by the owner compared to my previous term,The creep phenomenon is stronger in the latter half, or the impression that the clutch is engaged from lower rotationThere is a

In the first half, it seems that the clutch is engaged after the rotation has increased slightly, but in the second half, the car immediately tries to move forward.

Step on the accelerator to increase the speed.Clearly comfortable to ride.This is clearly different from the PASM sports chassis I rode before.

By comparison, the tires are softer and feel better. It's a great ride, especially on flat roads. Compared to the normal PASM of the previous term, it is quite similar, but with a more sophisticated impression.It seems that the extra vibration and impact from the road surface are rounded.

Of course, on rough roads, there is a certain amount of ruggedness like a normal 911, but on rough roads there is still less shaking than a sports chassis.

If you think about running on the circuit, I definitely recommend the PASM sports chassis., GTS, which is the character of "Grand Touring Sports", is more suitable for the character of the car.I think.

Engine difference

The 3 liter turbo engine in the latter half is 450ps, which is about 20ps higher than the GTS in the first half. However, when I actually run, I feel a difference even more.

Especially when the tachometer needle is in the left half position, I feel the difference strongly,The difference is remarkable when accelerating from the low speed range in 2nd speed.is. I feel a strong acceleration G from the beginning in the second half, but not so much in the first half.

The engine feels very good.The turbo lag is quite small, and the sudden feeling of how the torque rises is thin.Therefore, it can be perceived as a large displacement NA.

This is close to the Carrera engine in 992, and I think it has quite different characteristics from the S engine in the latter half of 991.

Since there are few sudden torque fluctuations,With Japanese winding, there is little jerky feeling even if the accelerator is turned on and off seamlessly.Of course, since the absolute torque is high, there are some situations where it is practically difficult to run as much as the NA engine, but I think that the feeling of the engine does not make you feel stressed.

As for engine noise, it's never quiet. With a volume that is not ashamed of the name of GTS, it makes me feel like that. Compared to the previous term, I think that there are things like sound pressure and pitch excitement in the previous term,Probably most people aren't dissatisfied with the engine sound.

In addition, theCompared to the 992 engine, there is less mechanical noise and the sound is a little clearer.So, it would be nice if you could think of the sound quality as literally between the first half of 991 and 992.

Differences in PDK

After the owner got on my first half of 991, "PDK is differentWas said.

Certainly the control of PDK is different. As mentioned above, the manners at the start are different, but more than that, the shift speed is different. For example, if you look at the movement of the tachometer needle, you can see that the speed at which the needle falls when shifting up is different.

In the latter half, the tachometer needle is spattered! Spa! And fall quickly.It's not too late in the first half, but it can be said that the difference is clear.

By the way, the owner says, "I want you to shift the PDK a little more carefully"That's it. There is no particular shift shock, but even in ordinary street riding, "I don't have to change it so quicklyIt was as fast as I thought, and I thought that a milder shift would be fine.

Difference in handling

Regarding handling, it can be seen that it has become more sophisticated than in the first half of 991, and the feeling has increased firmly. However,Not as much as the change from Cayman Boxster's 981 type to 718 (982 type) at the same time, but a slightly milder changeIt is.

I think that the expression of normal evolution rather than another thing is correct, the accuracy of handling has increased, and the sense of stability of the entire car has improved.

On the other hand, because it is RR and turbo high power, when I run up the usual up curve with the same tone as my previous term Carrera 4 GTS, I feel that the front load has been released a little because there is torque, and the front in some places Being aware of the load, the accelerator is pulled out slightly.

This is more than the first half or the second halfI think there is a big difference between RR and 4x4However, it is also a point that I did not feel so much in the RR of the previous term.

By the way, even if I run in the same way with my 992 (RR cabriolet), I hardly feel such a lack of load on the front, so I think this is because the chassis performance and control level of the 992 is too high.

Early or late 991?

Perhaps many people are troubled by this.In terms of overall performance, the latter period is absolutely superior. This is obvious.

andAs for the design, the shape around the rear is sharper in the latter half, and many people feel that it is cool.right. They look very similar, and when compared, they are quite different.

The rest is the difference in the engine. Turbo or NA?I dared to buy the previous term with an emphasis on this, but I did not choose this because of performance. I just chose it because I like the feeling of the NA engine.

Therefore, there is no correct answer to this. I think it's a good idea to choose one of these three, performance, design, and feeling, and what direction you prefer.

Even if I buy it by mistake, I don't think I will regret it with these two units. There is no doubt that it is a highly satisfying 911.