Test drive ends abruptly when porsche 911 crashes at the dealer. Rearengined sportscar doesnt stray too far from the formula, but is that a bad thing. This years worthy competitors are the toyota supra, mclaren senna, ford mustang shelby gt350, porsche 911 carrera s, jaguar xe sv project 8, mercedesamg gt 63 s, bmw 850i xdrive. The carpet is so good it seems a pity not to change shoes when stepping into the car, and the 911 has the most beautifullydesigned and finished cupholders on the planet. Motortrend today announced the porsche 911 carrera s 992 as the best drivers car for 2019. Jan 22, 2019 the allnew 992generation 2020 porsche 911 carrera s and carrera 4s have arrived. Jan 15, 2020 yes, of course, you can ride along via in car camera as kern sets a class record in the porsche 911 gt2 rs mr 6 minutes, 40. The person testing this one takes things too far, though, and it ends destroyed porsche 911.
Car magazines independent longterm test of the porsche 911 carrera 997 generation. Even a modestly equipped car like my tester will set you back. The 2014 porsche 911 carrera 4, carrera 4s, carrera 4 cabriolet, and carrera 4s cabriolet bring allwheel drive into the equation. Every once in a while, porsche makes the right combination of revisions, throws together the perfect selection of. Aug 10, 2011 my test 911 carrera came with a slightly larger capacity 3. Race breeding and engineering development ooze from.
Thats a lot of models, each one a fantastic sports car. Mar 11, 2020 the 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is not just a great sports car, its an automobile allstar. To an experience thats hard to describe its just something you have to experience for yourself. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is not just a great sports car, its an automobile allstar. A 51yearold died in germany this morning following an accident involving a porsche 911 cabrio prototype. That delay is apparent in our 5to60mph test, which measures. To get an idea of what its like, you can go to the experience pages for the various models 911, cayman, boxster and cayenne and enjoy, besides plenty of fascinating specials, a virtual test drive with the cayenne and a lap of a racetrack with the 911 gt3.
Jun 30, 2008 porsche tests the updated 911 drysump by simulating laps on the nurburgring. But the margin by which it loses out is much smaller than many newlyturbocharged cars do versus their predecessors, and after a few minutes the previous car is allbut forgotten. May 23, 2017 2018 porsche 911 carrera gts test drive. A new 911 product cycle begins all over again, but does the latest carrera land on top of the sports car world. Pro race car driver leh keen enjoys customizing porsche 911s. Motortrend names porsche 911 carrera s best drivers car for. Few of porsches modern era creations are shrouded in more mystery than those that emerged from porsches porsche exclusiv department beginning in the mid1980s. Porsche 911 is an automotive icon, a worldclass standard in sports cars. Dec 14, 2005 perfect panel fit, jewellike headlamps, deep, quality paintwork this is once again a perfect, classic porsche 911. Jan 30, 2020 this years worthy competitors are the toyota supra, mclaren senna, ford mustang shelby gt350, porsche 911 carrera s, jaguar xe sv project 8, mercedesamg gt 63 s, bmw 850i xdrive, bentley. When porsche makes cars out of dreams, this always leads to a sporty driving experience with no compromise. The combined navigation and mobile phone unit requires some learning, while the bose sound option box should be ticked. The horsepower, the handling, the heritage what i would change. There is no denying that this generation of 911 is less pure and less satisfying for keen drivers.
Every once in a while, porsche makes the right combination of revisions, throws together the perfect selection of parts, and comes up with something. Give the curvey rear wings a caress, admire the round front lights once more, the original seductive desire of the car has returned. The 2014 porsche 911 carrera is available in coupe and cabriolet forms. News best price program to find the best local prices on the 911. The allnew 992generation 2020 porsche 911 carrera s and carrera 4s have arrived. Few cars have as much heritage and pedigree as the 2020 porsche 911. Safari porsche 911 made into custom ultimate offroad. In our most recent performance car of the year test. Perhaps the biggest change for 2017 is in the rear, which is where the engine is. Apr 07, 2020 in our most recent performance car of the year test.
It is, of course, the legendary boxer engine, which porsche always places in the rear. On the road, the porsche 914 was initially both more and less than enthusiasts expected. The victim, a porsche engineer, was driving the car on the a5 autobahn when he lost. Heres a simple test to determine if you suffer from attentiondeficit disorder. With the first american deliveries of the new 992 generation of. For the first time, porsche went from a naturallyaspirated flat sixcylinder to a twinturbo 3liter six. In other words, the 997 is more of a drivers car than the 996 was and thats saying something. Testing porsches new 911 in germany car and driver. Pelican parts forums porsche forums porsche 911 technical forum. However, there is a new model, the gt3 rs, a streetlegal race car, built so the actual racecar, which has its own global series, can be homologated. Yes, of course, you can ride along via incar camera as kern sets a class record in the porsche 911 gt2 rs mr 6 minutes, 40.
The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 touring might be the best road car. Neither rain nor snow can slow down the blisteringly quick, allwheeldrive porsche 911 carrera 4s. A classic high performance sports car with exceptional handling and braking characteristics, the porsche 911 carrera is best purchased with the standard 6 speed manual transmission. While there had always been backdoor channels to arrange for special features and options, usually known as the sonderwunschprogramm, not until the mid. However, these safari cars are made to handle every kind of terrain there is. The car was issued a special 10year extended warranty by porsche client services yet and examination of porsche internal records indicates no warranty work ever took place.
The award announcement serves as the centerpiece of this fiveday online event and the cover story of the. This made diedinthewool porsche fans very nervous, but in my opinion, they have nothing to worry about. And our test car is a relative stripper not a stripper relative. Only an instrumented test can confirm that, but the last 991. The last known porsche internal records record that the warranty expired on august 4th, 1999. Not just another package deal take a carrera s, add all the performance options and a few extras, and you wind up with road car magic. My test 911 carrera came with a slightly larger capacity 3. I decided to post a new thread that should turn up in most searches. The tiptronic s transmission sucks the life out of this sporty car. To get an idea of what its like, you can go to the experience pages for the various models 911, cayman, boxster and cayenne and enjoy, besides plenty of fascinating. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is motortrend s 2019 best. There are well over a dozen models of porsche 911, including allwheel drive and cabriolet versions. In the 911s home country, you are free to go as fast as your car can, which makes it the perfect place to shake down the new porsche 911 carrera s. Test drive ends abruptly when porsche 911 crashes at the.
Its the fifth porsche to win the award since 2007 and the fourth 911the cayman s. Nov 17, 2017 with porsche s grand plans of replacing the 911 with its v8 brother dashed, the 928s end was written on the same wall that once held the end of the 911. The 2018 porsche 911 gt3 touring might be the best road. The 2018 porsche 911 is available in a breathtaking number of trim levels and body styles. Its the fifth porsche to win the award since 2007 and the fourth 911the cayman s drove off with the trophy back in 2009. So porsche brought us to the hockenheimring in the south of germany for a taste test of the 992 carrera s and 4s. Motortrend names porsche 911 carrera s best drivers car. With plenty of choices and incredible performance in any form, the porsche 911 is the benchmark for sports cars. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is motortrend s 2019 best drivers car. The 2016 porsche 911 isnt changed, because an extensive freshening is coming for 2017. As with every 356 evolution, the porsche 911 garnered mixed initial reactions from confirmed porschephiles, though most soon grew to accept it and, inevitably, respect it. Its a trackbred monster that you can take home and keep in the garage. The 911 gt3 is a roadgoing trackfocused version of porsches flagship sports car.
Porsche has a panoply of options to boost that price, if youd like. Motor trend has named the 2020 porsche 911 carrera s as 2019s best drivers car, making it the fifth porsche to win the award since 2007 the u. Feb, 2009 a 51yearold died in germany this morning following an accident involving a porsche 911 cabrio prototype. At its most basic level, theres the standard rearwheeldrive carrera coupe or the opentop cabriolet. The 911 gt3 is a roadgoing trackfocused version of porsche s flagship sports car. With unrivaled driver engagement and sublime powertrains, the recently redesigned 911 evolves but maintains its purity of purpose. Oct 25, 2019 motor trend has named the 2020 porsche 911 carrera s as 2019s best drivers car, making it the fifth porsche to win the award since 2007 the u.
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