Jan 14, 2016 9:54:15 AM
Spyderidol:KresoF1:
Some Observations:
- I was not very taken by the grey color when I first saw it, but I don't mind it at all on this Turbo. I wonder if I would like it as much under normal exterior lighting. I love the glass roof. It provides a very nice contrast to the grey.
- The TTS looks classical with its white exterior and red interior, but once again Porsche seems color challenged, especially when matching colors. For me, there are simply too many colors together. White exterior, black roof, red interior and yellow brakes.
If I would order a new 991 Turbo S now, I would order a convertible in white but with a black interior and yellow stitching and of course with black painted wheels (not even sure if this is currently an option for the rims shown in the photo). The red interior, the silver rims...both don't really fit the black applications and the "cold" exterior color.
Or I would get a yellow car, also with black interior and yellow stitching and of course black painted wheels.
Actually, I think that the new tail lights and design elements fit the Turbo/Turbo S facelift much better than the Carrera. The Turbo/Turbo S needs to look a bit different and a bit more "nervous" (design).
I haven't listened to the new Turbo/Turbo S exhaust sound yet but if it would sound like the new facelifted Carrera sport exhaust, I would give the new Turbo S another shot. The reason of switching my 991.1 Turbo S for a 991.1 GTS was boredom. I just got bored with that boring and kind of disappointing sound of the Turbo S. For me, the sound of a car is almost as important as the performance.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)
JR-550:I do not like all these "fancy colors" ordered the Turbo Cab for my wife in all black, fully leather also all back. Delivery will be in April will see
Too elegant for my taste (silver rims and silver exhaust pipes) and a bit boring in the interior (red stitching would be highly recommendable for a Cab) but still the hell of a gift for your wife. Congratulations.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)
Jan 14, 2016 1:01:05 PM
RC:JR-550:I do not like all these "fancy colors" ordered the Turbo Cab for my wife in all black, fully leather also all back. Delivery will be in April will see
Too elegant for my taste (silver rims and silver exhaust pipes) and a bit boring in the interior (red stitching would be highly recommendable for a Cab) but still the hell of a gift for your wife. Congratulations.
Look like a Mercedes class S shrunk and chopped of...
Jan 14, 2016 4:15:35 PM
Spyderidol:
Recommended reading: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-germancars/the-future-of-911s--detroit-2016/33594?utm_content=buffer37a2b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=buffer
It should read Moessle (Mössle), not Mossle and his official title is General Manager Productline 911 Turbo/Carrera 4/Targa. However, he is indeed deeply involved with 911 Turbo engineering and he seems to have been very open in that interview about the future of the 911 Turbo.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)
7:18 on the Ring without Cup tires is really fast. I wonder if it's any fun to drive (compared to GT3RS which is slower, even with Cups)?
16 Cayman GT4, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
Grant:7:18 on the Ring without Cup tires is really fast. I wonder if it's any fun to drive (compared to GT3RS which is slower, even with Cups)?
The Turbo was always very fast and in the hands of a halfway talented driver faster than any GT3 or GT3 RS (considering that the same driver is driving all the cars). I loved the Turbo for it's easiness to be fast in it (of course it would still require an experienced driver at the wheel to hit the limit) but the sound was really the main reason I couldn't be really happy with this car. I hope they improved it but I doubt it (haven't heard it yet).
The facelifted Turbo S is really a fantastic car but if the sound is unchanged, I wouldn't want it. As a daily driver however, this car must be unbeatable.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)
993Targa:Lars997:All the hype around the new colors clearly show that the Metallic colors are kind of out!
+1 solid colors are more sporty, metallic more for elegant, luxury cars.
But what is a 911 Turbo? Porsche would surely argue that it is very sporty, and also luxurious: it can be whatever you choose to see, and the colour you choose just helps tip the car towards your preferred "reading" of the Turbo.
2011 Range Rover Sport S/C, 2009 Porsche 911S
Jan 15, 2016 4:54:05 PM
SportCarGroup:And how about this angle?
Not sure if this is white or silver but like I said before, if I would get another Turbo S, it would be a white Turbo S cabriolet.
I did some calculations, a new Turbo S cabriolet would cost me around 230k EUR. Insane. This is almost 70k EUR more than my current 991.1 C4 GTS Cab costs. For 70k, I can get a well optioned Boxster S.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)
RC:SportCarGroup:And how about this angle?
Not sure if this is white or silver but like I said before, if I would get another Turbo S, it would be a white Turbo S cabriolet.
I did some calculations, a new Turbo S cabriolet would cost me around 230k EUR. Insane. This is almost 70k EUR more than my current 991.1 C4 GTS Cab costs. For 70k, I can get a well optioned Boxster S.
And 98% of your GTS is the same car. It is just some engine and body parts which additional material value will be probably 1000 bucks ... Marketing Genius!
Jan 16, 2016 11:02:58 AM
SportCarGroup:And how about this angle?
Still not a fan of it. I think those dark plastic parts around the bumpers are obsolet and not "Porsche design". Porsche design stands for simplicity and form follows function. Those bold plastic pieces and this hideous wing is just the opposite of being simply elegant. For me this one looks much better - it is simple, elegant and yet sporty!
Lars997:SportCarGroup:And how about this angle?
Still not a fan of it. I think those dark plastic parts around the bumpers are obsolet and not "Porsche design". Porsche design stands for simplicity and form follows function. Those bold plastic pieces and this hideous wing is just the opposite of being simply elegant. For me this one looks much better - it is simple, elegant and yet sporty!
Unbelievable how much better the standard 911 convertible looks in this pic compared to this ugly turbo cab.
There's too much going on at the rear of the new turbo, the cab is even worse than the coupé in this respect...
We're at the point where you can be the fastest or just sound like you're the fastest.
The secret of life is to admire without desiring.
Rossi:Lars997:SportCarGroup:And how about this angle?
Still not a fan of it. I think those dark plastic parts around the bumpers are obsolet and not "Porsche design". Porsche design stands for simplicity and form follows function. Those bold plastic pieces and this hideous wing is just the opposite of being simply elegant. For me this one looks much better - it is simple, elegant and yet sporty!
Unbelievable how much better the standard 911 convertible looks in this pic compared to this ugly turbo cab.
There's too much going on at the rear of the new turbo, the cab is even worse than the coupé in this respect...
Stefan,
problem with 991.2 Turbo S cabrio is optional Aerokit and painted lower rear part.
Here is standard 991.2 Turbo Coupe. Much better IMO.
Jan 16, 2016 7:52:52 PM
Jan 18, 2016 10:57:55 AM
EnglishManInNY:Question: if you own a 991.1 TTS cab like me - does the 991.2 TTS represent a good enough reason to upgrade?
I'd say no. The real world performance gain in the, for you, relevant 0-100 mph speed range, is basically zero. There has been, according to a source, a slight improvement in the acceleration from standstill (the "lag" is gone...if your car has one...newer 991.1 TTS didn't have it anymore) but other than that, even sound is supposed to be the same.
So why bother getting the new one? They depreciate fast, like someone already said.
There are already a couple of 991.1 Turbo S for around 150k EUR in Germany, mostly with less than 20k km. These cars were around 200-205k EUR. 25% depreciation may not sound much but the new one hasn't even really hit the dealers/roads yet. The Cab seems to hold it's value a bit better but I may mistaken.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Mini JCW (2015), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)
Jan 18, 2016 2:15:28 PM
EnglishManInNY:Question: if you own a 991.1 TTS cab like me - does the 991.2 TTS represent a good enough reason to upgrade?
Why would you do that. You have already a fantastic car. It is not getting worse just there is a slightly better one on the market. I regret every single 911 I owned and sold. I wished to have every single car back. I would stick with an earlier one instead of the latest greatest. Being realistic - you just burn a lot of money for getting almost the same car again. And in couple of years, the older the better! Stick with it and buy another toy with the money you did safe!