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Following on from our Porsche 911 (992) road test: Part 1<\/a>, here\u2019s the second half of the review.<\/p>\n

Behind the Wheel of the New Porsche 911 (992)<\/h3>\n

On the Winding Road: Sport and Sport Plus Modes<\/h4>\n

I switched to Sport and Sport Plus, then tried shifting manually. The Sport Exhaust flaps opened, giving the exhaust note a deeper tone. But the biggest difference wasn\u2019t volume\u2014it was the change in sound quality.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

Later, I asked the dealership representative, \u201cWith the Sport Exhaust on this car, there isn\u2019t much difference in volume between ON and OFF, is there?<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that\u2019s because you\u2019re used to the 981 Boxster GTS and the 4.0-liter V8. Those engines have a much more dramatic change in volume.\u201d<\/p>\n

Perhaps, with modern noise regulations, sportiness is now conveyed more through a change in tone than a dramatic increase in volume.<\/p>\n

In Normal mode around town, the paddles seem to shift with a slight pause. In Sport Plus, though, the shifts are lightning-fast.<\/strong> The PDK shifts noticeably faster than the unit in the 971 Panamera.<\/p>\n

It comes remarkably close to the ferocious response of the 991 GT3\u2019s PDK in Sport mode.<\/strong> This is purely subjective, but in my experience, the 992\u2019s PDK in Sport Plus shifts faster than the McLaren 720S, Ferrari 488, Lamborghini Hurac\u00e1n, and Nissan GT-R.<\/p>\n

The way it snaps through the gears, punctuated by a loud \u201cbang!\u201d on each shift, makes a winding road an absolute thrill.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

Porsche must have poured an extraordinary amount of time, money, and passion into developing the PDK. Compared with other manufacturers, its transmission seems to be a cut above.<\/p>\n

Even with the Sport Exhaust switched off, the engine still sounds suitably racy. You can hear it clearly even with the coupe\u2019s windows up.<\/strong> My memory may not be perfect, but the engine seemed more audible than in the 991.1 Carrera 4S and 991.2 Carrera Cabriolet I\u2019d driven before.<\/p>\n

Power Delivery<\/h4>\n

The 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-six produces 450 PS. It\u2019s certainly quick, and I never felt short of power. But it doesn\u2019t deliver so much power that it\u2019s difficult to manage.<\/strong> I\u2019m used to the GT3 and Panamera Turbo, so take that for what it\u2019s worth\u2014but I never felt that the car had so much power that I couldn\u2019t use it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

There\u2019s plenty of torque low in the rev range, and in everyday driving, turbo lag is virtually nonexistent.<\/strong> It feels like a powerful yet easy-to-use engine.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, to put it less kindly, it\u2019s such a polished all-rounder that the engine doesn\u2019t leave much of an impression.<\/strong> As I write this, I\u2019m trying to recall what stood out. All I can really say is that it was a smooth-revving, powerful, excellent engine that felt great\u2014but the details haven\u2019t stayed with me.<\/p>\n

I also spoke with someone who had driven both the base Carrera, with 385 PS, and the Carrera S. They said that in normal driving, the difference in power doesn\u2019t feel as large as the figures suggest.<\/strong> The sound is almost identical, too. The S does feel stronger as the revs climb, however, with more power on tap at higher rpm.<\/p>\n

Cornering and Suspension<\/h4>\n

Through a series of corners, the tires\u2019 contact with the road comes through clearly. It\u2019s easy to sense what all four wheels are doing, and that connection feels even stronger than in the previous-generation model. There\u2019s no hint of uncertainty; you can feel exactly where the tires are pointed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a corner where the rear end tends to step out when I push hard in my GT3. I tried the same thing in the Carrera 4S, and its all-wheel drive made the difference. The system presumably sends torque to the front wheels almost instantly, letting the car exit the corner in a completely composed, stable stance.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to throw the car around and enjoy a lively rear end, the 992\u2014especially the Carrera 4S\u2014is simply too capable to make that easy on public roads. To me, it\u2019s best described as a fast, all-weather grand tourer built to cover ground quickly and confidently.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This test car had the standard PASM suspension, not PASM Sport. In Normal mode, the ride is very comfortable. It does move a little over larger bumps, but it\u2019s well within acceptable limits. I doubt many people would find the ride uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

Switch PASM to Sport, and the suspension firms up noticeably. The difference felt more pronounced than it did in the 991. Bumps at low speeds become more noticeable, and the ride felt about as firm as the PCCB-equipped GT3 in Normal mode, or perhaps a little softer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With PASM Sport selected, I took a medium-speed corner. The tires continued to feel planted, with that sense of gripping the road and refusing to let go.<\/strong> The car felt utterly stable, without the slightest hint of nervousness.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t have the GT3\u2019s dramatic, almost carve-through-the-road cornering, nor the Boxster\u2019s light, nimble feel, like drawing a circle with a compass. It sits somewhere in between\u2014perhaps a little closer to the GT3\u2014and simply takes a clean, steady line through the corner.<\/p>\n

Once again, the 992 feels almost too accomplished. To discover what it can really do, you\u2019d have to take it to a racetrack.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The test car had covered only about 5,000 km, so the ride may well improve further as it breaks in. In my experience, Porsche suspensions become noticeably more supple after around 15,000 to 25,000 km.<\/strong> I\u2019d love to try one that\u2019s had a little more time to mature.<\/p>\n

Final Verdict on the New Porsche 911 (992)<\/h3>\n

After the test drive, on my way back, I suddenly realized that I\u2019d gotten so used to the car that I was driving it without a second thought, just like \u201cmy usual Porsche.\u201d<\/strong> It felt as though I\u2019d forgotten it was a test car; nothing about the drive felt unfamiliar.<\/p>\n

That sense of familiarity convinced me that the 992 is, without question, a true Porsche.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

Some cars feel almost completely different with each new generation. But even after a major redesign, the 911 is still a 911.<\/strong> It\u2019s easy to drive, highly capable, and impressively well-rounded\u2014but its handling, controls, and overall feel remain unmistakably 911.<\/p>\n

To me, the latest 911 feels like an air-cooled Porsche reimagined with modern technology\u2014more capable, more efficient, and safer.<\/strong> Of course, its driving feel is nothing like that of an air-cooled car; it\u2019s far easier to drive.<\/p>\n

Still, the styling inside and out, the engine sound, and the overall character seem to draw more heavily on the 911\u2019s classic heritage than previous generations, even if some of that character feels a little artificially enhanced.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

I also felt that the 992 has become more of a grand tourer than ever.<\/strong> It should be even easier and less tiring than the 991 on long trips and in everyday use. Perhaps Porsche is aiming to give its standard Carrera models and GT cars increasingly distinct personalities. The GT models may still be some way off, but I\u2019m already looking forward to seeing how the lineup develops.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve put down a reservation for the Taycan, but after this test drive, I found myself thinking that a 992 wouldn\u2019t be a bad car to live with until it arrives. 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