So what does our mate Chris Harris think of the new 911? [Teaser Video]
Nov 19, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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So what does our mate Chris Harris think of the new 911? [Teaser Video] So what does our mate Chris Harris think of the new 911? Here's a little teaser video of the review my buddy sent me today. Gotta love Chris!
Porsche 991 Teaser video. EVO Magazine - YouTube
"Porsche has become adept at parrying criticism of the obvious kind – that’s my lasting impression from driving the new 991. Well, that and learning California has some sparkling roads.
Here’s how it works. I think the 991 has become unnecessarily big, but it is now so much more refined than the 997 – and I mean almost beyond comparison in terms of NVH and especially tyre noise – that it feels like a GT car. This is good for people who buy 911s for very different reasons than I would – which, I suppose, potentially makes it a bad thing for me.
But it’s hard to bemoan extra width when that itself brings the biggest improvement in the car as a driving object. The extra front track width, combined with the vast increase in wheelbase gives the 991 a superb chassis. Far less understeer, much more balance and, of course, the inherent traction benefits of being rear-engined remain. So see what I mean here? It’s bigger and far more comfortable – it’s a better cruiser, but it’s also a far, far better sports car to drive as-fast-as-you-dare. I didn’t expect that.
The new PDK calibration is way more immediate than before, with a much better balance of seamlessness and kick-in-the-back. The Carrera S motor is smooth, rev-hungry and yet can return over 30mpg at a fast cruise. The quality of trim and materials in the cabin makes a 997 feel like a Ford Ka.
So, much as I want to complain at the creep of everydayness, I just can’t in light of the surprising improvement in raw driving. Expanded thoughts in the mag next month..."
Porsche 991 Teaser video. EVO Magazine - YouTube
"Porsche has become adept at parrying criticism of the obvious kind – that’s my lasting impression from driving the new 991. Well, that and learning California has some sparkling roads.
Here’s how it works. I think the 991 has become unnecessarily big, but it is now so much more refined than the 997 – and I mean almost beyond comparison in terms of NVH and especially tyre noise – that it feels like a GT car. This is good for people who buy 911s for very different reasons than I would – which, I suppose, potentially makes it a bad thing for me.
But it’s hard to bemoan extra width when that itself brings the biggest improvement in the car as a driving object. The extra front track width, combined with the vast increase in wheelbase gives the 991 a superb chassis. Far less understeer, much more balance and, of course, the inherent traction benefits of being rear-engined remain. So see what I mean here? It’s bigger and far more comfortable – it’s a better cruiser, but it’s also a far, far better sports car to drive as-fast-as-you-dare. I didn’t expect that.
The new PDK calibration is way more immediate than before, with a much better balance of seamlessness and kick-in-the-back. The Carrera S motor is smooth, rev-hungry and yet can return over 30mpg at a fast cruise. The quality of trim and materials in the cabin makes a 997 feel like a Ford Ka.
So, much as I want to complain at the creep of everydayness, I just can’t in light of the surprising improvement in raw driving. Expanded thoughts in the mag next month..."
Nov 19, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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^^ That would be awesome DJ!
"So, much as I want to complain at the creep of everydayness, I just can’t in light of the surprising improvement in raw driving."
So far, no review said anything like that, and this is Harris we're talking about. We know that he doesn't talk from his ass like a lot of journalists do to fill up space (referring to 99% of reviews saying this exactly: It is very fast, but the steering isn't as good, and the driving feel is compromised. But it rides very good."). Harris definitely the best in the business right now. He does a great job getting his points and emotions across accurately.
"So, much as I want to complain at the creep of everydayness, I just can’t in light of the surprising improvement in raw driving."
So far, no review said anything like that, and this is Harris we're talking about. We know that he doesn't talk from his ass like a lot of journalists do to fill up space (referring to 99% of reviews saying this exactly: It is very fast, but the steering isn't as good, and the driving feel is compromised. But it rides very good."). Harris definitely the best in the business right now. He does a great job getting his points and emotions across accurately.
Last edited by Carrera; Nov 19, 2011 at 07:27 PM.
