LCW

Honestly, this is one of the many reasons why I decided to wait for the 991.2 as my first Porsche. The first test drive I ever took, I was given a car with the multifunction steering wheel. Needless to say, I kept downshifting instead of upshifting and vice versa.... Thankfully, the salesman did not go on the drive with me.... It was embarrassing enough on my own.... Anyways, I thought it was odd that I would have to pause and think whether I had to push or pull the lever on a $100k+ car instead of just "connecting" with the car and drive...
Now, I am finally in the position to place my order for a .2 and I can't wait for the order books to open....

MKW

smaller diameter and or thicker wheels whether factory or aftermarket are " sportier " in the hand and while staring at it in your garage but they actually diminish road feel slightly vs the larger diameter , thinner spoked OEM wheel. That is what many say and that has been my experience in 100% of the many cars I've done that in since 1975 , incl many classic Momos and several very rare Porsche optional sport wheels still in near perfect orig condition mounted in my trophy case . I have as recent as the 996 and 997 installed really nice aftermarket DCTMS smaller , thicker versions of the stock steering wheels with same outcome .

Sportier look vs reduced road feel , which is already lessened as it is with the 991's electric non -hydraulic steering rack vs prev generation 911s .....something to think about .

kosmo

Im w/ you Larry, the PDK toggles and Lever are moronic.

kosmo

the drive mode dial reminds me of Ferrari's manettino. I like it.

PLuva

Hi- I've been considering a TTS but not sure if I should wait. I am indifferent to the new body styles of the 991.2 but I did want the new steering wheel. I know the turbos and the GTS are the last to get updated but does that include everything including the steering wheel?

STG

The 991.2 "real turbo" should look better than the current one. In that case, will be an improvement. I think they learned from some of their mistakes on that one. The spy shots I've seen look promising. I'd wait a year or so until it comes out.

No new steering wheel on that one until the 991.2 comes out.

mtony

Alway wished my steering wheel had thicker padding. Really like the feel of the BMW M steering wheels.

aggie57

Personally I prefer a larger wheel with a smaller rim, for better feel. I see the smaller one comes with the sports pack so I'd hope they allow that particular item in that package to be "down-graded".

coxswain

This video shows the new GT Sport steering wheel, and some engine sound variations:

PLuva

What "mistakes" are you referring to?
I was contemplating trying to get a deal on a '15 sitting on a dealer lot. Seems unfair to have those willing to fork over $200k to drive around with the old steering wheel while the base Carrera has the "latest and greatest".

kosmo

Hey, i think you just gave the boys at Porsche a hand w/ a new nomenclature:

Porsche 911 Real Turbo

coxswain

At 1:09 of the above video, he talks about the additional "Sport Response Button" (SRB). This button seems to set PDK at a lower gear and modulate throttle response for a quick acceleration. I think it will be like a mini-launch control which can be used while the car is moving. it will be fun to use.

According to Car Magazine:

"a Sports Response Button on the PDK will prepare the transmission for an extended 20sec burst of extra acceleration before overtaking; razor-fast throttle response and the lowest, punchiest gear are pre-selected."

917k

This to me is the best advance w/ the 991.2 wheel

And on the change to the more intuitive direction of the PDK's function, big thumbs up.

Larry Cable

+1 finally ... and annoyingly not on the .1

jlee504

arrgggh, I would love to find an alternative to my multifunction steering wheel.

are there any aftermarket solutions?

Its just so ugly..