11 grades in the first half of 991 reported so far

The first half of 991, which I have reported on my blog so far, is as follows.I have experienced 11 grades.Probably, there aren't many people who compared the first half of 991 with winding, not just a little ride in the city, even though it is widespread in the world (laughs).

• Carrera 4S
• Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet
• Carrera GTS Cabriolet
• Targa 4S
• Carrera
• Carrera 4 GTS
• turbo
• Targa 4 GTS
• Carrera S Cabriolet
• Carrera S
• GT3

This time, in addition to theseI tried the Carrera S Cabriolet.Although it has already been covered, it is an individual without PCCB unlike the previous one.

So, this time it's a test drive report of Carrera S Cabriolet, but I would like to focus on the difference in options and grades.

Carrera S Cabriolet

This individual will be the first Porsche purchased by my wife's friend's husband.

The one I bought was the Carrera S Cabriolet from the first half of 991.Originally, this individual was a low-speed vehicle in the 20,000-kilometer range, but the muffler, undercarriage, and wheels had been replaced with external products. However, the degree was so good that they were all returned to normal and purchased.

By the way, as for the first half of 991, we have reported on a considerable number of cars, so please refer to those articles for details.

Analyzing the difference from other grades while driving the Carrera S Cabriolet

engine

When you start running with the engine running, the 3.8-liter NA engine pushes the car body forward with a margin even from low revs. I don't feel much difference in power from GTS in the low to medium rev range that is often used.

By the way, in the case of the 3.4 liter Carrera engine, you may feel a slight torque shortage in the low speed range compared to the S engine. Therefore, for example, in a city with many stop-and-go, the amount of depressing the accelerator tends to be slightly large.

On the other hand.It is the Carrera engine that you can step on without hesitation even in winding.It is a big attraction to be able to run around in a small winding in Japan.

undercarriage

The Carrera S Cabriolet this time has a very good overall impression.When returning to full normal, it seems that the suspension is new, it is due to that, it is individual difference, it has a very high feeling of ground contact, but the ride quality is supple.

I think the Carrera S Cabriolet is a fairly comfortable grade among the various rides in the first half of 991. Because it is an open body, it is possible to escape vibrations and shocks moderately. It is characterized by a supple ride, and it feels like the 981 Boxster's ride is a little more elegant.

Also, as with this individual, individuals wearing classic wheels are generally comfortable to ride. I don't know if this is due to the weight or the balance of the wheels, but I recommend the individual wearing the 991 classic wheels.

engine noise

The engine sound is quite brave because it is equipped with a sports exhaust. Overall, the NA sound that is played according to the speed and engine load is the best.Developers can confidently call it a "6-cylinder orchestra" in the first half of 991.

A flashy bubbling sound echoes when you make sports or sports plus.

When I listen to this bubbling sound all the time, I sometimes feel like running quietly, and some people don't like the bubbling sound very much. In that caseIf you turn off the sports exhaust, the bubbling sound will be considerably suppressed.

In the off state of normal exhaust and sports exhaust, you may think the same thing, but it is slightly different.

The normal exhaust sounds quieter or a little more elegant, and the sports exhaust is a little louder than the normal when the sports exhaust is off, so that the bass is emphasized.I think.

brake

Also, it depends on the presence or absence of PCCB, but the ride quality is not so different. If you increase the speed, the PCCB will move your legs more flexibly and the feeling of flatness will increase. On the other hand, in the extremely low speed range, the normal brake gives the impression of a slightly moist ride.

andPCCB's overwhelming victory in terms of brakingis. This is different at a level that anyone can understand. Porsche's brakes are great enough even in normal, but it goes even higher. It is a stone's throw to be able to slow down the vehicle speed with very little pedaling force.

handling

The posture and feeling in the corner are also perfect. It is very straightforward, bends comfortably, and has no instability, so you can rest assured. The low center of gravity may also have an effect because there is no roof.

Even a cabriolet can run sporty enoughTherefore, it may be a little surprising for those who have experienced open cars from other manufacturers. That's how Porsche's cabriolet is made without compromise on running.

However, even so, when compared directly with the coupe, the coupe has a higher sense of unity between humans and horses, and it is also true that there is no gap in the dialogue with the driver.

This Carrera S Cabriolet is of course RR, but I personally don't feel much difference when compared to the 4WD Cabriolet.With a coupe, I clearly feel the difference between RR and 4x4, but for some reasonWhen it comes to cabriolets, I think the difference is small.The first is the "I" in "I".

Ride comfort, PDCC, PASM

Also, the difference from the PDCC-equipped car is not so different from the normal slow winding. but,If you turn on PDCC sports and turn tight corners vigorously, you can see it very well.

The roll is clearly less, and the occupant's left and right sway is less. If you are a type of person who runs a little and often puts a person in the passenger seat, I think that it is an option that does not hurt to add it.

According to the owner of the car equipped with PDCC, it is more comfortable to ride in the city with PDCC because of less shaking. This is a recommended option if you often carry people in a date car or passenger seat.

As for PASM, the ride quality is generally better than normal.Also, the roll can be suppressed more than normal, so I think it will improve the fighting power. However, the appeal of normal suspension is not there. It is easy to feel the load, and it is fun to bend it by making full use of a certain amount of roll.

The more advanced you are, the more "fun to operate" the normal suspension feels.I think.

Click here for more → I have summarized the attractiveness and uses of each grade!