Some readerswhyAlso owns the latest 992And until the other dayGT3 Touring PackageWhy did I bother to buy an old-fashioned 991 early model as a second-hand model?Is it? Some people may be wondering.
Why did you choose the 991 type, which is lower than the 992 and GT3 in terms of performance this time? And did you choose the early model? I would like to talk about that.
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I used to think the same way. "The latest Porsche is the best Porsche.I didn't understand the meaning of buying an old model with low performance and high risk of failure.
However, while experiencing various Porsche every week and owning a 964 type air-cooled Porsche myself, while owning an ultra-high performance GT3 and Panamera turbo,Expanded knowledge and horizons for carsThat is a big place.
GT3 touring package I owned
Also, in the case of Porsche, it still provides classic parts, soThe concept of mold drop is thinner than other manufacturers.. Therefore, it is a recognition that there is simply a model for each era, and each model has its own individuality.
on that evidence,Even people with financial strength enough to buy the latest Porsche can afford to buy a used PorscheAnd if anything, buy an older classic air-cooled Porsche at a higher price than a new car.
And because of that demand, the used car market is generally high.
Also, this is my personal preference,High performance = not always fun.. "The expensive Porsche"Most fortunate"It's not always Porsche. ”I feel strongly these days.
Air-cooled Porsche 964 type Carrera 2
Of course, I understand the fun of ultra-high performance, and I have no intention of denying it.In fact, the demon-like stability, power, and handling of the 992 and GT3 are still impressive.
On the other hand, I am impressed by the smooth rotation feel of the air-cooled Porsche, the feeling of operation and vibration, the engine sound, and the good balance of the engine, speed and sound of the water-cooled regular Porsche.
For me"Good cars," "fast cars," and "fun cars" are not always equal.The balance between them is important to me, and I like "a car that makes me feel happy and wants to drive as much as I want."
When I thought so, I tried the test drive before the first half of 991Carrera S CabrioletandCarrera, Carrera SThe experience was strongly memorable.
If I express 991.1 in one word"Emotional 911"I want to express it.
The speed is defeated by the late model (991.2) and 992 of 991, and the characteristics and ride quality of the old-fashioned RR are defeated before 997. With that said, you might think that there is nothing good about it, but 991.1 isn't that appealing.
The appeal of 991.1 is the good balance of the amount of information that appeals to the five human senses.It is in. It's not that some performance is outstanding, but the level of each performance is in place.
Carrera S Cabriolet in the first half of 991
The 911.1 has a naturally aspirated (NA) engine. The torque is thinner than the 911 after the latter half with the turbo, and above all, the generated rotation range is different. If you actually look at the torque curves between the Carrera in the first half and the second half, it is obvious.
The torque of the first half (NA) is 390N ・ m / 5600rpm, and the torque of the second half (turbo) is 450N ・ m / 1700-5000rpm.
The late model has a trapezoidal torque curve, while the early model has a gentle upward curve. If you compare it to a bicycleThe late model starts rowing suddenly, and the early model gradually increases the number of pedal revolutions.It is.
Therefore, the late model is much more powerful from the start. At just 1700 rpm, it easily exceeds the maximum torque of the previous model, so it accelerates sufficiently quickly without increasing the rotation so much. On the other hand, the early model has a feeling of gradually increasing the speed by turning the engine with low gear and increasing the rotation.
If you look at this, you might think that the late engine is better and has only merit. That's true. There is only merit in terms of driving performance.You can move swiftly even in a city that makes heavy use of low revs, and you can join at high speeds quickly. In winding, there is enough instantaneous power from the exit of the corner.
On the other hand, the early model is an NA engine, so torque is generated as the rotation increases, so there is not much instantaneous force, and in order to generate torque, it is necessary to keep the needle of the tachometer in the middle to high rotation range. .. Therefore, if you do not step on the accelerator with a low gear to increase the rotation even at high speed merging, you will not get the feeling of acceleration like the latter model.
In addition, the chassis of the latter model has been further aged, and although the ride is a little dry, the stability of the rear and the feeling of ground contact have definitely evolved from the earlier model.
If you write so far,What is good about the low-performance early model?Would be thought.
However, 991.1 has an appeal that cannot be expressed in terms of performance. From here on, it's something I personally feel, so let me first say that it's not an objective story.
For example, a winding scene. The tachometer needle rises in response to the gradually increasing speed, and the engine sound gradually increases in volume.
The body is not tightened as much as the latter model, and the suspension enters the corner while leaving a moderate "bend". Here, too, the load is gradually applied, and the feeling of contact with the tires and the condition of the road surface can be felt from the steering.
991.1 has moderate speed and cornering. In other words, it's not dry, it's a wet and analog driving feeling. However, the balance of each looseness is just right.
The looseness of speed acceleration and the looseness of cornering fit perfectly, and in addition, the sound production is added. The range of exhaust sound and intake sound becomes higher, and it begins to synchronize with the sense of speed.
Speed, sound, and torque excitement are all synchronized and tuned.Then 911 begins to shake my emotions. And I feel "fun" and want to drive as much as I want.
The driving feeling of 991.1 isIn movies and dramas, the excitement of the scene and the production of music fit perfectly.I want to express it.
It's not a horror movie that suddenly develops a scene or an action scene that is throbbing.A production that gradually reaches the climax of the storyis. The movie appeals to emotions,It's fun, you won't get bored even for a long time, you won't get tired, and you will endlessly try to watch it.The first is the "I" in "I".
I felt this through my test drive experience so far, so as I said at the beginning, I mentioned 991.1."Emotional 911"I had been interested in it for a long time.
as a side note,"Speaking of that, the older 911, air-cooled, 997 and 996 are in good tuning, well-balanced.I'm sure you will get a voice. I know that, and the 964 I own has the same charm, and I thought that the 996 I rode before was a 911 full of wonderful charm.
So why is it 991.1 apart from them?
On the contrary, it has higher performance than those 911, andThe last Carrera that can be driven as a modern car with NA engineThat is what appeals to me.
As mentioned above, although it loses performance to the late 991 and the latest 992, the PDK has become very sophisticated, and the engine power and reliability have improved. And the chassis performance is also extended with the wheelbase,From 991, it changed to a modern ride.
Its high performance is just right for me, it has become super high performance and turbochargedI like the exquisite standing position of less than 991.2 and more than 997It is. In addition, in order to comply with the recent strict fuel efficiency regulations and noise regulations.The last model before various controls and devices are fully adaptedThat is also a point that looks attractive.
This can be clearly understood by looking at the fact that it is a naturally aspirated engine with a large displacement that is disadvantageous for fuel efficiency and environmental regulations, that the PDK is 7th speed, and that shift control during cruising. For example, in the latest 992, the PDK is multi-staged and has 8 speeds in order to improve fuel efficiency, and the control is also modern specifications, and when you try to accelerate a little, the gear is dropped finely, but the 991 rotates relatively with the gear fixed. It is easy to get a relaxed feeling of acceleration because it tries to increase the speed by climbing. (Depending on the degree of learning how to ride)
Like thisThe attractive point of this model is the gap between the old style of small parts and the high performance of modern times.That is the point where I chose 991.1.
However, this is just an individual impression of 991.1, and each person will have different feelings and tastes in the first place.
So I'm not going to force you to recommend it.
However, if anyone is interested in 991.1, I hope this article helps.
There are still some parts that the appeal of 991.1 cannot be fully conveyed in the text, so I would like to talk about it occasionally in the Twitter space.
