\nIt\u2019s true that compared to the Cayman S (987) I test drove before, the 911 felt a bit more jarring. I wondered if it\u2019s because of the model year. I\u2019d appreciate your thoughts as a reference for choosing which model to buy.<\/p>\n
When I asked my husband about this, he said:<\/p>\n
Between the 911 and Cayman, generally speaking, I feel the 911 offers better ride comfort.<\/strong> That\u2019s because the 911\u2019s rear-engine layout means the front is lighter, allowing the front suspension\u2014which greatly affects ride quality\u2014to be softer and more compliant, smoothing out road surface irregularities with less vertical movement of the driver\u2019s viewpoint. That was his take.<\/p>\n Next, I want to share some valuable feedback from a reader who drove the same test car my husband recently experienced\u2014a rather hardcore 911 Carrera S (992 model) at the dealer. <\/p>\n I also test drove the 992 Carrera S recently, and I completely agree with your impressions. Compared to my 991.2 GT3 RS in hard mode, my first impression was \u201cThis is stiff!\u201d<\/strong> It\u2019s rare to get impressions comparing it to the GT3 RS, so I found this very interesting.<\/p>\n In response, my husband said:<\/p>\n The Carrera S my husband test drove probably felt stiff because it had PASM Sport suspension. Also, from my research, reviews tend to say that cars with RS Spyder wheels have worse ride comfort.<\/strong> (Including overseas reviews. It might be coincidence, so I can\u2019t say for sure.)<\/span> He continued:<\/p>\n The 911 is generally a sports car with good ride comfort.<\/strong> So it\u2019s rare to find any spec that\u2019s so uncomfortable you\u2019d get fed up with it. That was his advice.<\/p>\n
\nAlso, the 911 seems to be set up more like a GT car, better suited for comfortable long-distance driving.
\nIf someone finds the 911\u2019s ride worse, excluding individual differences or suspension wear, it\u2019s often because the wheels are large-diameter optional wheels, which tend to worsen ride comfort.<\/strong> Another key point is whether the suspension has PASM or is a sports suspension.
\nWithout PASM or with sports suspension, the ride tends to be firmer. Also, compared to the 981 and 991 generations, the 987 and 997 models generally have a slightly firmer ride. The 991 and 981 generations made a big leap forward in ride comfort.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_0058.jpg\")
<\/p>\nA 911 (992) Tuned for Sporty Driving<\/h3>\n
\nThe 991.2 GT3 RS in hard mode has plenty of suspension travel even in full bump situations during high-speed sporty driving, allowing the suspension to move very well and maintain perfect composure. But the 992 S has too high a spring rate and shock damping can\u2019t keep up, plus the short suspension travel means limited movement, which makes it feel \u201chard.\u201d
\nI\u2019m not sure if the car had the optional Sport Chassis or PDCC, but I think it was the former. I\u2019m considering a 992 Carrera\/base as a \u201clittle brother\u201d to the RS and have test driven various cars at different Porsche Centers, so I can really tell the differences due to varying specs.<\/p>\n
\nThat particular car felt great and flat at higher speeds, but the way it absorbed bumps at very low speeds wasn\u2019t so good.
\nIt might also be that the suspension and bushings on the test car hadn\u2019t fully broken in yet.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_0641.jpg\")
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\nHowever, within that range, options and wheels geared toward sporty driving can make the ride softer or firmer. So if you\u2019re buying a 911 as a daily driver or for your wife\u2019s shopping trips, a softer setup is probably preferred. If you prioritize circuit or winding road driving, a firmer setup is likely better.
\nIt\u2019s best to carefully check options and wheels and choose according to your own purpose and preferences.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/IMG_1140.jpg\")
\nEven within the 911 lineup, ride comfort and feel can vary dramatically depending on specs and options. I thought it would be fun to consider which 911 suits me best in preparation for the day I buy my own Porsche (though that day is still a ways off, haha).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ride Comfort: Cayman vs. 911 Lately, I\u2019ve been sharing on the blog how my husband responds to questions from readers, and this time I\u2019d like to introduce a question and his reply about the ride comfort of the Cayman and 911. Here\u2019s the question we received: If driving about 200 km in total, which would you recommend for ride comfort, the 911 or the Cayman? Recently, I had a chance to ride in a 911...","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":19763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=19716"},"categories":[30,60],"tags":[183,186,195],"yoast_head":"