It has been a month since we took delivery of our 911 Cabriolet (992 model). Recently, my husband has been driving this 911 Cabriolet (992 type) almost every day, and he wrote down his impressions after one month of the delivery.

911 Cabriolet, one month after delivery

Since the Porsche 911 was delivered to me, I have been trying to ride it as much as possible, commuting, daily driving, and Sunday ashi yu, in order to reach the 3000 km mark as soon as possible, which is the end of the break-in period.

I have become quite accustomed to the car itself and now feel very little of the initial discomfort.This time, I went on a day-touring trip of about 500 km, so I learned about the characteristics of the 992 model, things I noticed, differences from the S, etc.I would like to report on

The engine of the bare (base model) Carrera

This 911 does not have a sport exhaust.However, the starting noise is quite loud and low-pitched and echoing. In the case of the 992, the starting sound is reasonably loud even with the stock exhaust, perhaps due to the fact that the Japanese and American versions of the 992 are not currently equipped with a GPF (gasoline particulate filter).

I think it's comparable, or even almost the same, as the one with sport exhaust.

I'm warming up, and I'm driving out of town toward the freeway.The biggest difference between the 992's bare-bones Carrera and the Carrera S is this feeling in town.The bare-bones Carrera engine is just so responsive. Not that the S is bad by any means.Obviously, there is a difference in response in the low rpm range.The feeling of the accelerator pedal is very natural, especially when accelerating from 30 km/h to 60 km/h and crawling around town, as if it were a large-displacement NA engine.

My experience with cars I've owned in the past is that...Response and torque so thick at low speeds that it's almost like the 5 liters of V8 that was in the SL500 in the R129.The speed of the car is firmly linked to even the most subtle accelerator work. The speed of the car is firmly linked to even the slightest, almost millimeter-by-millimeter, gas pedal work, and even in situations of 60 km/h or 6th gear, it can be adjusted with just the slightest force from the right foot.

Porsche is often a manufacturer where the accelerator and the car speed are in direct proportion to each other, but I think the ease of driving this 992 Carrera is outstanding. The other day, I had a fellow Porsche friend drive this 992 for me, and as soon as we started driving and went from first to second to third gear, he said, "I can't believe how easy it is to drive this car.Not at all like the S I test drove! Amazing! Easy to ride!I was even impressed with the "I'm so impressed," so it seems I was not mistaken or mistaken in my assumptions.

This means that the turbo in a bare-bones Carrera isThe turbine and compressor are said to be smaller in diameter than the S, allowing the turbo to kick in quickly with a little exhaust pressure.The advantages are great. Drivability in town is at a fairly high level.

On the other hand, the S wins hands down in terms of acceleration above mid-range RPM. Of course, even a plain Carrera can do 0-100km/h in about 4.2 seconds, so almost no one would consider it slow, but even soThere is a 65ps power difference, so those who want overwhelming power should choose SId.

Bare Carrera suspension

This 992 is also a cabriolet, so some of the flavors may be a little different from the coupe.I will be the first to say that this is not the case.

Conclusion.The 992's bare-bones Carrera suspension is sporty in flavor.Immediately after delivery, I described the car as "hard and reluctant", but now, after more than 1000 km, I don't feel hardness in that bad sense. However, from what I remember, it is still firmer than the S or 4S. And this is my impression with the standard 19/20 inch Carrera wheels on my car. The optional 20/21" would be even more so.

In recent years, entry-level 911s have had softer legs, and as the S and GTS models have become more sporty, they have often been more sporty in taste. However, theThe 992 is a return to the roots of the 911, with the base model Carrera having a sporty flavor like the air-cooled 911s, and the higher grades and turbo models having a more luxurious feel to their sportiness.I think it is safe to say that this is the case.

Originally, the word "Carrera" meant race, and the first car to use the name was the 911Carrera RS in 1973The first was the 73 Carrera, commonly known as the 73 Carrera.

Specifically.The knack for rough surfaces is conveyed well.This can be felt from the steering wheel and from the seats. Of course, it is not low-grade, as one would expect from cheap manufacturing. The rigidity of the steering wheel, seats, and floor is excellent, and it seems to have been conveyed with the best of intentions. The vibrations are completely free of cadence, so there is absolutely nothing that resonates in the tailbone or spine.

one's familyCompared to the 991.2 GT3, in relatively good pavement conditions, almost the sameThe GT3 is better than the 992. (This is not because the 992 is bad, but because the GT3 is better.) On rough road surfaces, the GT3 has a stronger shaking sensation, and in such situations, the difference in ride quality is clearly noticeable.

Therefore, theRiding for a long time on a mountain road with heavy traffic in GT3 causes stiff neck and shoulders due to head shaking, but this is not the case with the 992.

The ride quality of this 992, for example, if a wife who usually drives only SUVs or sedans drives it as a shopping guru, she will probably say, "This is a little hard. On the other hand, when driven by someone who knows old Porsches, many people may say, "This solid feeling and the amount of information from the road surface is the 911. Depending on past experience and the way one faces the car, this ride quality can be a good thing or a bad thing. It is such a ride.

Therefore, if you prefer a luxury coupe-like flavor with an emphasis on ride comfort, you should choose the S series. And if you value the simplicity, solidity, and informativeness of the old 911, the bare-bones Carrera is probably the best choice.