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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
intouch1:cars have more software than hardware now
Some modern cars have up to 70 or more control units...so go figure. 
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Autocar test 911 Carrera S
We Like:
- Tremendous pace
- Dramatically enhanced usability
- Exploitable handling
- Improved efficiency
We Don't Like:
- Peak-rev mania dulled
- Need for sound symposer
- Turbo lag noticeable on track
Weight: 1,500 kg
Track conditions: 16 deg C, Wet
Dry Lap Time
1:22.8 vs (991 Carrera - 1:14.20)
Wet Lap Time
1:23.7 vs (991 Carrera - 1:13.80)
1/4 Mile: 12.7 @ 117.4 mph
0-1000m: 22.5 @ 149.9 mph
Acceleration (MPH)
0-60: 4.5
0-80: 6.6
0-100: 9.4
0-110: 11.2
0-120: 13.3
0-130: 15.7
0-140: 18.7
0-150: 22.7
Speeds in Gear (MPH) PDK
1st -> 43 @ 7500rpm
2nd -> 74 @ 7500rpm
3rd -> 107 @ 7500rpm
4th -> 143 @ 7500rpm
5th -> 180 @ 7500rpm
6th -> 190 @ 6600rpm
7th -> 190 @ 5227rpm
Added options:
- CF bucket seats
- Metallic paint
- LED headlights
- Park Assist
- PDK gearbox
- Rear-axle steering
- SportDesign Mirrors
- Sport exhaust system
- Black painted wheels
- Dimming mirrors / rain sensor
- PASM Sport Suspension
- PCCB
- Sport Chrono pack
- GT sport steering wheel
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Carlos from Spain:That is the best one liner to describe the 991.2... "The 911 is improved, again, but not in a way that will make everybody happy".
I still believe Porsche did a wonderful job with the transition from n/a to turbo but of course it would have been better not to have to do this transition.
One thing is for sure (and I really like the new 991.2 with PSE): Those who went for one of the last 991.1 GTS instead, won't regret it. At all. 
A guy I met once at the dealership shortly after I ordered the GTS told me that I'm dumb to pay so much for an "old" car, when the "new" one is just around the corner. He was expecting 450 hp in the 991.2 Carrera S and he didn't believe a word when I told him that it will be slightly less than in the 991.1 GTS. He ordered a 991.2 Carrera S Cab blindly, not sure it he already has the car.
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
From my practical experience (back to back), the 991.2 Carrera S and the 991.1 GTS have basically the same acceleration (only tried to 220 kph but no noticeable difference and my car is a heavier C4 Cab).
However, my car is in a pretty good shape (I think). A neighbor has a 991.1 C4S Coupe (2015 model with LED lights) and we tried a couple of times accelerating, he always falls back substantially from standstill (which is weird since we both have PDK) up to 60 kph, then keeps a steady distance and then falls back slowly but steadily at speeds over 120 kph. Since my Cab is heavier, he was quite disappointed.
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
The laptimes are hugely slower than the older car - is that down to the track conditions? They give a "dry" time too...
Also, the top 4 gears have pretty lousy spacing for performance:
"4th -> 143mph @ 7500rpm
5th -> 180mph @ 7500rpm
6th -> 190mph @ 6600rpm
7th -> 190mph @ 5227rpm"
5th-7th should all be lower and closer by a good amount (gap between 4th and 5th is really the worst offender)...
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Grant:The laptimes are hugely slower than the older car - is that down to the track conditions? They give a "dry" time too...
Also, the top 4 gears have pretty lousy spacing for performance:
"4th -> 143mph @ 7500rpm
5th -> 180mph @ 7500rpm
6th -> 190mph @ 6600rpm
7th -> 190mph @ 5227rpm"5th-7th should all be lower and closer by a good amount (gap between 4th and 5th is really the worst offender)...
I'm no expert in gearing so Im wondering Grant, could this be intended for fuel economy/CO2 purposes? what do you think is the reason? ... afterall they had to replace the atmospheric engine for a downsized turbocharged engine for that reason, could they have sacrifised the gearing for that purpose as well?
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Carlos from Spain:I'm no expert in gearing so Im wondering Grant, could this be intended for fuel economy/CO2 purposes? what do you think is the reason? ... afterall they had to replace the atmospheric engine for a downsized turbocharged engine for that reason, could they have sacrifised the gearing for that purpose as well?
Yes, I think it's for emissions, noise, and fuel efficiency 
Hopefully the 991.2 GT3 will keep 7th gear as a performance gear (and pack all the others close together because of that advantage).
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Grant:The laptimes are hugely slower than the older car - is that down to the track conditions? They give a "dry" time too...
Also, the top 4 gears have pretty lousy spacing for performance:
"4th -> 143mph @ 7500rpm
5th -> 180mph @ 7500rpm
6th -> 190mph @ 6600rpm
7th -> 190mph @ 5227rpm"5th-7th should all be lower and closer by a good amount (gap between 4th and 5th is really the worst offender)...
Autocar always gets the worst performance out of most of the cars, due to unpredictable rainfall (all year in the UK) 
Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
BjoernB:I thought Peak power is at 6500 rpm ?
Yes, that is why Vmax comes in 6th at about that engine speed. Surprising that the car can manage the same speed in 7th at lower rpm. Either that is an error or the power curve is virtually flat at the top of the tach (between 5,250 and 6,600.
BTW, with the manual gearbox Vmax is 191mph (slightly less internal friction than pdk).
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Interesting review of the 991.2 vs the 991.1 by Andrew Frankel: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-porsche-911-versus-old-which-better
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
RC:Carlos from Spain:That is the best one liner to describe the 991.2... "The 911 is improved, again, but not in a way that will make everybody happy".
One thing is for sure (and I really like the new 991.2 with PSE): Those who went for one of the last 991.1 GTS instead, won't regret it. At all.
A guy I met once at the dealership shortly after I ordered the GTS told me that I'm dumb to pay so much for an "old" car, when the "new" one is just around the corner. He was expecting 450 hp in the 991.2 Carrera S and he didn't believe a word when I told him that it will be slightly less than in the 991.1 GTS. He ordered a 991.2 Carrera S Cab blindly, not sure it he already has the car.
It was a very good move to get the last editions of the N/A engines with nice big displacement and great depth. The new era engines won't ever be the same, making the GTS etc.. very desirable in the purist community at the very least. I want to drive the new one asap, but what I've read is not sounding too good.
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Mikla:Interesting review of the 991.2 vs the 991.1 by Andrew Frankel: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-porsche-911-versus-old-which-better
Actually one of the rare reviews where the reviewer actually seems to have driven the cars back to back.
I agree with him and he didn't even use a 991.1 GTS for comparison.
New 991.2 owners will be happy but there is no need to upgrade from a 991.1, especially not from the GTS. Those who own a 991.1 Carrera S and want to upgrade, should not be in love with their engine because they are going to miss it. Other than that, Porsche indeed did a wonderful transition (n/a to turbo) job, no doubt about it but people need to make sure they get the PSE version. Especially since nobody knows exactly how long it will "last" (new European noise emissions regulations).
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
RC:New SPORT AUTO comparison between the Mercedes GT (462 hp) and new facelifted 991.2 Carrera S.
On the dyno, the Mercedes had 49 hp more (511 hp), speaking of test cars.
The Porsche had 419 hp (which is also a little bit odd in my opinion but...).
Test values:
0-100 kph: 3.8 s (Porsche: 3.7 s)
0-160 kph: 7.9 s (Porsche: 8.2 s)
0-200 kph: 12.4 s (Porsche: 13 s)
Track values:
Hockenheim Kleiner Kurs 1.10,6 min (Porsche: 1.09,8 min).
The new PCCB brake used in the Porsche also shows a huge improvement: 200 to 0 kph braking distance is only 128 meters. Impressive. Mercedes GT (ceramic brakes as well): 133 meters.
The maximum fuel consumption in the test is weird: They claim a maximum of 13 liters / 100 km for the new 991.2 Carrera S. This is, in my opinion, impossible. The Mercedes GT had a maximum fuel consumption of 19.2 liters / 100 km, which sounds much more reasonable but I still doubt this number. I think that over 20 liters would be more precisely.
If you want to know more details, just ask.
One further clarification... 1.09,8 min time is with street P Zero N1 tires. With Cup+ 991.2CS with same options as on test example is almost 1s faster around Klein Kurs then 991.1GT3.
Also, CG conclusion is that 991.2 CS is the best Carrera of all times.
Btw, in the same issue is comparison test of ESP systems on wet Klein Kurs. PSM on 991.2CS was the clear winner and read this... 991.2CS was around 6s faster (!) then M4 or C63 S on wet Klein Kurs.
Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Porsche turbo engines don't have to sound boring you know 
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
TB993tt:Porsche turbo engines don't have to sound boring you know
Comparing Apples with Oranges? 
This may be a "consolation" for you: Starting sometimes this year, aftermarket systems which are louder than stock systems are prohibited in the EU for new cars. Same goes to exhaust systems with flap control (I guess).
I am very curious how car manufacturers and third party tuners will react to this.
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Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
AZ Test for the Convertibles: Corvette Stingray (Auto) vs 911 Carrera S (PDK)
Lap time - 1:36.3 vs 1:35.8
0-100: 4.4 vs 3.8
0-120: 5.7 vs 5.1
0-140: 7.2 vs 6.6
0-160: 9.1 vs 8.3
0-180: 11.4 vs 10.5
0-200: 14.3 vs 13.0
Slalom 18m: 70.8 km/h vs 71.6 km/h
Braking 100-0 (Cold): 33.9m vs 33.4m
Braking 100-0 (Warm): 32.0m vs 31.8m
Weight: 1,577 kg vs 1,590 kg
Tires: Michelin PSS (ZP) vs Pirelli P Zero (N1)
Price (Base): 84,500 € vs 123,856 €
Price with Options: 87,300 € vs 147,301 €
Placement: 2nd v 1st
Re: OFFICIAL: 2016 Porsche 911 [991.2]
Of course those prices are quite different in US (Vettes cost $62k as Convertible with Auto and 991.2 PDK Cab is over $120k - basically double before options)
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