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Test drive of Porsche 911 Turbo S (992 model)|Differences from GT3 and handling

Porsche 911 Turbo S (Type 992), test drive

I started the engine as soon as I could.Less noise emitted from the rough engine itself like the Carrera and Carrera SIt is. The exhaust note howled with a boom, and a starting sound centered on the exhaust note echoed through the air.

Put the PDK in the drive and press650 PS 3.8 liter flat 6, turbo engineThe car moves forward very smoothly when you step on the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal is pressed slowly, the car moves forward very smoothly. The torque of the bare Carrera at low speeds is quite remarkable, but it is even easier to handle than that.

Control the speed of your car with just a little bit of pressure on the accelerator pedal.The 992 is even more controllable. The previous generation, the 991 turbo, also had excellent low-speed drivability, and this tradition has been carried on, with the 992 model being even easier to control.

This is the place.Major difference from GT3 and other GT systems.I think.

The GT3, for example, starts off with an agitated foot on the accelerator pedal, and the power of the engine's rotation seems to drive it forward, but the turbo system is quite the opposite.Emphasizes ease of handling and drivability on the streetis very clear.

This point is so different in character that it is hard to believe it is the same 911.

This time Turbo S.Equipped with PASM sport suspensionThe ride height is about 1 cm lower than the normal model. I can't say exactly how comfortable the ride is, since I did not drive around town this time, but I can say that it is very comfortable.Comfortable for driving on winding roads in AshiuThe "I" category would be one of the most important ones.

The suspension certainly feels stiffer, but it kills road inputs firmly and instantaneously, and the impact is very well rounded. I don't see much difference in terms of stiffness between this and a bare-bones Carrera.The biggest difference seems to be sound insulation.The louder vibration "thump!" The frequency of the coming sound seems to be less high frequency than the Carrera.

Also, when I switched from the Carrera to the Turbo S, I didn't notice that much of a difference, but later when I switched back to my CarreraThe Turbo S is a cut above the Turbo S in its ability to follow the road surface of the suspension.Of course, there may be differences in the wheel inches and the presence or absence of PCCB, but I got the strong impression that the Turbo S had less flutter and pressed the tires further into the road surface.

alsoThere is a sense of luxury and sophistication for the price.

Change it to sport mode and press down on the accelerator pedal hard.Of course, the car is not at full throttle, but even so, the acceleration is a raging sensation. The level of G-force applied to the body is distinctly different from that of the high-performance cars I normally drive.

."Oh, this is fast!The acceleration is just as I imagined it would be," he said.

0-100km/h is 2.7 seconds in the catalog value, but perhaps this time, as in the case of other Porsches, this catalog value is a value that can be produced modestly and reliably. In fact, even if you watch videos of the 911 Turbo S competing with rivals from around the world on Youtube, there is no doubt that the 911 Turbo S is one of the world's most powerful cars.

furthermoreWhen changed to Sport Plus mode, the front variable front spoiler flaps extend and the rear wing rises.The car is then transformed into a GT-type model. From here, the low-speed gentleness of the car suddenly transforms into a GT-type model. The standard PDCC suppresses the roll beautifully, and the car drives through the corners with a comfortable and stable cornering posture.

The exhaust note at this time is also wonderful. This car was daringly chosen to have a normal exhaust, andIt is equipped with a square muffler cutter with four turbo traditional mufflers.Even this stock exhaust, when turned up, is quite loud and can be heard well into the room.

Again, the engine noise portion is more suppressed than in the Carrera, and the sound quality is very pleasant, centered on the pleasing exhaust note. With such a solid listening experience, it would be hard to find someone who is not satisfied with the sound.

Conflicting ultra-high performance

This time around, I rode the Turbo S. I rememberedI used to own a Panamera Turbo.At low speeds, it is a comfortable and sporty sedan, but when you put it in Sport Plus and step on the gas pedal, its character changes drastically. It has a body style and tremendous power that makes it seem like a sedan.

The conflicting performance was achieved at a tremendously high level.

This Turbo S also inherited the character of that Porsche "Turbo".At low speeds, it shows no glimpse of the 650 PS, but once the whip is applied, it transforms into a wide-eyed beast.

Herein lies the essence of being a Porsche "Turbo".

When it comes to Porsche's high-performance models, we tend to focus only on the flashy GT3 and other GT series, but from my own experience as an actual GT3 owner, I can tell you that theIn terms of satisfaction on public roads, the turbo is honestly higher.I think.

Of course, the GT3 has its advantages, but I think the turbo model deserves more attention. If I had to speak to myself before I bought the GT3, I would say, "Don't blindly admire the GT3, look at the turbo.I would like to advise you to do the same.

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