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About the Porsche 911 (992)<\/h3>\n

When test drives for the current 911 (992) first began, I occasionally came across less-than-favorable reviews saying things like, “The 992 is so easy to drive it\u2019s become just a passenger car<\/strong>” or “The 992 isn\u2019t fun anymore<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

But is that really the case?<\/p>\n

The first time my spouse and I test drove a 992, it was a 911 Carrera 4S. It was indeed very easy to drive, with a comfortable ride and excellent drivability. It\u2019s almost too well-behaved, which might be why some say it\u2019s “too much like a passenger car and not exciting<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

It\u2019s now been four months since the bare-bones 992 Cabriolet arrived at our home in September 2020. I want to share my thoughts on whether the 992 has truly been reduced to just a passenger car\u2026<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

My Husband\u2019s Perspective as a Porsche Enthusiast<\/h3>\n

As I\u2019ve written many times on this blog, the 992\u2019s performance is incredibly high. To get straight to the point, I firmly believe the 992 is undeniably a super high-performance sports car.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sure, if you only drive it in heavy city traffic during a test drive, its ease of use stands out. But once you hit mountain roads or the highway, you\u2019ll be amazed by its incredible capabilities.<\/p>\n

My husband often says,<\/p>\n

It\u2019s like the nutrition joke from the comedy duo Milk Boy\u2019s \u201cCornflakes\u201d bit \u2014 the 992 has a great pentagonal balance, and the size of that pentagon is quite large<\/strong>.
\nOn the other hand, something like the GT3 has one category that really stands out, making its characteristics easy to understand.
\nBecause the 992 is well-balanced across all categories, it might be a car that\u2019s “so well-rounded that its features are hard to pinpoint<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n

I have to agree\u2026<\/p>\n

If I were to compare it to a five-point grading scale from school days, the 981 might have \u201cmusic\u201d and \u201cart\u201d at a 5 but \u201cmath\u201d at a 3, or the 991 GT3 might have \u201cPE\u201d and \u201cphysics\u201d at a 5 but \u201clanguage\u201d at a 2. Meanwhile, the 992 seems to get 4s or 5s across the board in \u201clanguage,\u201d \u201cworld history\/Japanese history,\u201d \u201cPE,\u201d and so on.
\n(I know, it\u2019s a weird analogy, lol)<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, having driven the 992 on winding roads and circuits, my husband says,<\/p>\n

The 992 is a super high-performance sports car and a versatile all-rounder.<\/strong>
\nEveryday driving and circuit racing are basically opposite scenarios, but it excels in both.
\nOf all the Porsches I\u2019ve driven, it\u2019s the most forgiving car, and if I had to keep just one, it would be the 992<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

He also says,<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to drive in the city with plenty of low-end torque, and you can hear the engine even at low revs, so it\u2019s fun in town.
\nTake it on a winding road, and you\u2019ll be amazed at “how precise the handling is<\/strong>.”
\nExperiencing the fantastic PDK control makes you wonder, “do I even need a manual transmission?<\/strong>” because it\u2019s that enjoyable.
\nOn the circuit, its potential is shockingly high and easy to handle.
\nWith “stability, drivability, and a deep reserve of capability<\/strong>,” you can fully concentrate on driving.
\nEven in amateur battles, it can keep up with a GT3 in corners, and I\u2019ve surprised myself with lap times.
\nAnd this is despite our 911 being a Cabriolet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Indeed, I think it\u2019s rare to find a car that performs so well and is so enjoyable in every situation.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

He continues,<\/p>\n

Some people say “the 992 isn\u2019t fun<\/strong>,” but I really don\u2019t understand why.
\nOf course, it\u2019s a matter of personal preference, and some might judge it just from a short city test drive.
\nBut once you own it and drive it in various situations including the circuit, you realize it\u2019s an incredibly well-made, amazing car.
\nAt this level, it\u2019s not even a matter of comparing it to old 911s anymore.
\nI remember Masataka Matsutoya from Car Graphic TV praising the 992 Carrera, saying something like, “I had prepared negative comments before even test driving it based on prior info, but when I actually drove it, it was such a great car that I was at a loss.<\/strong>” (laughs)
\nIf the base model is this amazing, I can only imagine what the GT3 is like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next page \u2192 Why I Can Say the 992 Is a Porsche\u2019s Seriously Crafted Sports Car<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n

Old vs. New Porsche 911<\/h3>\n

That\u2019s true. I once drove the 992 on the highway, and when I pressed the accelerator just a little to accelerate, I was shocked by the sheer power. It was almost scary, and I couldn\u2019t help but say, “Wow! It\u2019s this amazing even in the base model! Do we even need the Turbo or GT3?<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

The handling on mountain roads is incredibly precise, not quite GT3 level but close.<\/p>\n

My husband also says,<\/p>\n

I think the development of the 911 always keeps air-cooled Porsche owners in mind<\/strong>.
\nThe goal isn\u2019t to beat rival cars but to surpass the old 911s.
\nSome air-cooled Porsche fans say “modern Porsches since water cooling aren\u2019t really Porsches<\/strong>,” so I think there\u2019s a strong desire to build a 911 that those people can accept.
\nI feel that especially strongly with the 992. It almost feels like an obsession.
\nGiven today\u2019s strict environmental and safety regulations, I think they tried to resurrect the air-cooled Porsche spirit in a modern car.
\nYou can really feel the air-cooled vibe in its looks, driving, and sound.
\nHaving owned various models like the 964, GT3, Panamera, Boxster, and Cayenne, and experienced many old and new 911s, I can say the 992 is a seriously crafted, super high-performance sports car and a genuine 911.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Makes sense.<\/p>\n

I suspect people who say “the 992 isn\u2019t fun<\/strong>” might be those who enjoy cars with quirks, untamed character, or imperfections, and find joy in mastering them.<\/p>\n

For those people, the 992 might feel too well-behaved and not exciting enough.<\/p>\n

Personally, I\u2019m not a fan of people who give off a dangerous vibe, so I\u2019m not into those kinds of cars either.
\n(What am I even talking about? lol)<\/span><\/p>\n

In that sense, the 992 is the most predictable and enjoyable Porsche I\u2019ve ever driven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It never surprises me with scary moves, its power feels just right, and its high performance lets me fully trust the car and drive with confidence.<\/p>\n

Of course, this is partly personal preference, so opinions will vary, but at least in our household, the conclusion is that “the 992 is a super high-performance sports car that delivers great satisfaction<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About the Porsche 911 (992) When test drives for the current 911 (992) first began, I occasionally came across less-than-favorable reviews saying things like, “The 992 is so easy to drive it\u2019s become just a passenger car” or “The 992 isn\u2019t fun anymore.” But is that really the case? The first time my spouse and I test drove a 992, it was a 911 Carrera 4S. 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