Porsche Boxster

Test Drive] Test the 981 Boxster GTS (PDK) sports chassis, PTV

How comfortable and practical is the sport chassis?

In the case of the 981's sport chassis, it is 20 mm lower than the standard chassis and has 20% front and 25% stiffer springs in the rear. The roll bar is also said to be 10% in the front and 36% reinforced in the rear.

It would be easier to understand if you actually compare the wheel arch gaps.

sports chassis

PASM

Note that even though the sport chassis has a lower ride height, theThe owner says it doesn't seem to rub particularly well so far, and it's no better than the GT3.that the front lip is a good idea. Certainly, a front lip of this shape, with no chin sticking out and a slightly shorter center section, would ensure a certain level of practicality.

As far as ride quality is concerned, there is not much difference from PASM as far as driving on normal paved surfaces, even though I tried to sharpen my nerves quite a bit. There is no thrust or gusto, and I think it is about the same as the Sport Plus mode of PASM.

On the other hand, when you go over road seams, manholes, etc.As for the "shaking sensation," it is greater than that of PASM.The biggest difference is that the feeling of the body swaying from side to side is greater than with PASM. Perhaps this is largely due to the reinforced roll bar.

I think the key to choosing between a sport chassis or PASM is whether you can tolerate this or not. By the way, I personally find it acceptable and it is no better than GT3, etc.

Note that the owner currently owns a 991 GT3 and previously drove a 718 Cayman GTS sports chassis.The ride is more comfortable than those, and they want to go on long-distance touring trips.

General Comments and Afterword

It's the same car model I own, and to be honest, I don't feel comfortable giving it too much credit. But I can't. Good things are good. I would like to say this without any discovery or anything.

The 981 GTS is the best.

It goes without saying that if you are looking for speed, high performance, and cornering speed, you need the latest Porsche. There is no disagreement with that. HoweverFeelings that make you feel good even when driving at low speeds and that make you want to ride it as far as you can.are often more strongly held by Porsches of their respective eras.

The appeal of air-cooled Porsches is a prime example of this, and I believe the appeal of the 981 is similar.

This time, I tried a car with different options, which is the same car model I own, but Porsche's taste is different with different options.

The same is true for the difference between PDK and MT, and the feel changes with the sport chassis and PASM. In the used car market, Porsche options are generally not valued very highly. The options for appearance are still better, but especially when it comes to driving options.

I think the reason for this is that buyers don't really care about that option and it doesn't differentiate them, but again, I would tell anyone buying a used car.

."Porsche feels different with different (driving) options.And.

I suggest looking at more options and finding a used Porsche that fits your needs.

 

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