Why did you buy the 911 4WD model?

Speaking of Porsche 911, I think that many people have the image of RR (rear engine, rear drive). I am the same. I think that 911 is synonymous with RR.

However, as you know, there is a 4x4 model in 911.It will be a model of Carrera (Targa) 4 series and turbo series.

The 964-type Carrera 4 was the first carrera, and according to the materials at that time, it was equipped with a fixed full-time 4WD mechanism with front 31% and rear 69%.

After that, the 993 became a variable torque distribution, a viscous coupling method was adopted, and an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch (PTM) was adopted for the center differential in the latter model of the 987. From here, it became a mechanism leading to modern 991 and 992.

The 4 series features a wide body that is 44mm wider than the standard and a garnish that connects the left and right.

When you turn on the light, it glows in a straight line like this

This time, when I purchased the first half of 991 (991.1), this time I started looking for a 4x4 system. The reason isFirst of all, I have owned RR 911, but it is the first time for 4x4That was. and,4WD and GTS have a wide body,furthermoreDesign preference that the rear garnish of one horizontal character is connectedBecause the part of was also big.

Why did you choose GTS as the grade?

GTS was also selected for the 981 Boxster GTS, and I think I understand the characteristics of GTS well. The GTS of this era has a very aggressive engine sound, and the suspension is not too hard and not too soft. In terms of driving performance, it is characterized by being S or higher and less than GT3.

In addition to the three sacred treasures (PASM, Spokuro, Spoeg), it is equipped with special aero parts, blacked out headlights and logos, and if you compare it to a restaurant, Porsche's seasonal recommended course is GTS grade. Become.

I wrote in a past article that riding around GT3 on a daily basis is frustrating and makes me feel sorry for the car, but with GTS, that is not the case.It will entertain you from the city to the circuit regardless of the situationHowever, it is the best grade for grand touring that runs all over Japan, which I love.

By the way, if you introduce the specifications of GTS in the first half of 991, the engine is 30PS up compared to S, 430ps / 7500rpm. The torque will be 44.9kgm (440Nm) / 5750rpm.

This is not achieved by computer tuning, but is mechanically different. The camshaft and cylinder head have been modified, and the equipment equivalent to the "Power Kit" that can be retrofitted to the Carrera S comes from the beginning.

Can you tell the difference between being a 4x4 and being a GTS?

For the above reasons, I decided to purchase Carrera 4 GTS, which is a 4x4 and GTS, but I was blessed with the opportunity to compare its characteristics with other grades, so I would like to give an impression at that time. I think

A total of 4 911s gathered on this day. My Carrera 4 GTS, the same Carrera S Cabriolet in the early 991, Carrera in the early 991, and GT3 in the late 991.

What a luxurious face,Compare with base grade (elementary), S, GTS, GT3I was able to do it.

I also owned the GT3, so I won't talk much about it here, but it's completely different from Carrera. It has a strong racing car-like element, and it is not a car that you can enjoy running. It doesn't make you feel like you're trying to drive happily with a smile.

The car always says "Do you want to run more seriously? slow!There is an atmosphere that makes me blame. After all GT3 is "special".

Compared to that, GTS can be enjoyed enough even at a normal pace.Above all, the gear ratio is different, and the torque band of the engine is not focused on extremely high revs like GT3.Besides, the engine sound that can be heard from low rpm is very pleasant.

This time, the S cabriolet and the bass carrera were also equipped with sports exhaust, but the sound of GTS is still far more powerful and sound pressure than those. For S cabriolet etc., it sounds like a considerable explosion comes down from above when the roof is opened, but the power of the sound is higher in GTS than in the volume.

I can't express this in sentences, but I think it's quite different.

Next is the benefit of being a wide body. This also has a different feeling of contact with the tires,Feeling tighter than the base and Sis. To put it a little worse, it can be said to be "rugged", and there are few light feelings like bass and S. By the way, in terms of lightness, the bass is the lightest, the GTS is the heaviest, and the S is in the middle.

In particular, the wide body has a feeling of tension and stability in the middle of the corner. I think this is a level that you can easily understand if you compare them.

It may seem that GTS is writing well if you write so far,I also like the supple and light ride of the bass and S.Especially for those who like drivingYou will feel that the base model etc. are worth manipulating.There is a lot of feedback from the car about the driver's operation, and it is very fun as if you were interacting with the car.

Compared to that, GTS has a high-performance machine feel. No matter who rides it, it can run fast, so there may be a little less rewarding things than the base.

And the most different thing about Carrera 4GTS is that it is a 4x4.

As I wrote a little in the article about the delivery of the Carrera 4GTS, the 911 4WD is really amazing. If this is the first person to ride the 911 4WD model, "What is it, isn't it an ordinary 4x4 car?But if you've ever rode an RR 911, you'll appreciate the control.

The negative behavior of RR has been completely canceled, but it does not cause understeer. Of course, it may be different in the limit area such as a circuit, but if you run on a general road at a slightly faster pace, you can not tell the negative of 4x4 at all.

There is almost no floating of the front at the time of sudden acceleration peculiar to RR, and torque is applied to the front instantly, so it will come out quickly, and the timing to step on the accelerator when rising from the corner can be stepped on one tempo earlier than RR. .. It doesn't matter whether it's an uphill or a sharp curve.

Anyway, if you step on the accelerator, the PTM will distribute the torque to the front with exquisite control, and the car will move forward as if nothing had happened.

Thanks to the torque distribution to the front, the front and rear shaking of the car is minimized, so it is very comfortable to ride. According to TAKURO, who was in the passenger seat, "Carrera 4 GTS can sleep in the passenger seat even when flying on mountain roadsYes," he said.

This may be a bit exaggerated, but it's not wrong. It can be said that the characteristic of the 911 4WD model is that it has a good ride quality because the body does not shake, not a good ride quality with or without pushing up due to the hardness of the suspension. The highest peak 911 turbo model is "Magic carpetI think that the influence of this 4x4 is also great.

This is a big difference from the bass, S, and GT3.

By the way, in my opinion, if you buy Porsche firstIt's a good idea to buy the RR model first and then the 4x4 model.That is because I think that the fun of being a 4x4 will be doubled.

So why did you choose the 911 4x4, GTS? And a report on the difference.