The 12 Best Porsche 911 Models Ever
03-01-2023, 02:20 PM
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The 12 Best Porsche 911 Models Ever
https://www.hotcars.com/best-porsche-911-models-ever/#porsche-911-turbo-s-992
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? Assuming my memory is correct, quality journalism! 
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03-01-2023, 05:58 PM
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Also, the Turbo S looks like a 991 and NOT 992 
03-01-2023, 06:44 PM
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Carrera 4S is #7. Ok. Dumb list, sorry.
03-02-2023, 12:57 AM
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03-02-2023, 01:09 AM
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No 4.0?
03-02-2023, 01:56 AM
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Really a weird list... How many people have actually driven an S/T to be able to tell...
This list might has well have been pulled up by a random number generator with slight weighing given to market value LOL
Food for thought:
As far as the SWB "car's only as good as driver" camp is concerned, the R is the S/T distilled. Just as rare and arguably easier to find (in relative terms) than an authentic unmolested S/T. I've been around enough claimed-to-be-S/Ts to tell there really isn't a baseline--with age and customization they all have their own characters.
Among LWB longnoses sure the 2.7RSL is tough to ignore. Don't forget there's a 3.0. A LOT more car, and a big step forward despite just a year's progress. Only downside is the curse of its fugly G-series face.
964 RS 3.8 is special and I agree with its inclusion (no conflicts of interest evidently LOL). Take an RSA, lose weight, stiffen haptics and you have an RS 3.6. The 3.8 works the opposite way... start with an RSR, delete centerlocks, add cockpit and you have a 3.8. It shouldn't be in the same sentence as a 964 and is much closer to a 993 cup experience.
Modern cars? For me the 996.2 GT3 belongs up there. As does the 997 RS 4.0.
As for the 991+later generations, I think the jury's still out: the strife of these contemporary products will always be accessibility (to the masses) vs. character, and that final chapter has yet to be written.
This list might has well have been pulled up by a random number generator with slight weighing given to market value LOL
Food for thought:
As far as the SWB "car's only as good as driver" camp is concerned, the R is the S/T distilled. Just as rare and arguably easier to find (in relative terms) than an authentic unmolested S/T. I've been around enough claimed-to-be-S/Ts to tell there really isn't a baseline--with age and customization they all have their own characters.
Among LWB longnoses sure the 2.7RSL is tough to ignore. Don't forget there's a 3.0. A LOT more car, and a big step forward despite just a year's progress. Only downside is the curse of its fugly G-series face.
964 RS 3.8 is special and I agree with its inclusion (no conflicts of interest evidently LOL). Take an RSA, lose weight, stiffen haptics and you have an RS 3.6. The 3.8 works the opposite way... start with an RSR, delete centerlocks, add cockpit and you have a 3.8. It shouldn't be in the same sentence as a 964 and is much closer to a 993 cup experience.
Modern cars? For me the 996.2 GT3 belongs up there. As does the 997 RS 4.0.
As for the 991+later generations, I think the jury's still out: the strife of these contemporary products will always be accessibility (to the masses) vs. character, and that final chapter has yet to be written.
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03-02-2023, 03:55 AM
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sorry if you have a list of 10 then they all suck
pick one
but then maybe you have 10 wives?
pick one
but then maybe you have 10 wives?
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03-02-2023, 01:46 PM
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Except for all being called 911 list is random collection of apples, oranges, and a few pears.
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03-03-2023, 03:34 PM
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I believe Jerry Seinfeld answered that his 1970 or 1971 (2.2L) 911S was his favorite of all his 911's in an interview several years ago. Loved the rev-happy short stroke motor and dogleg 5-speed box.
This list was probably compiled by a poorly programmed AI and limited data software...
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