ibmiked

I'm hearing that the 994.2 is the one to wait for. Don't bother with the .1 as I hear that it won't beat the 991.2 GT3.

clutchplate

Having just driven one, it doesn't. Pretty quiet drive once you hit the gas even with the windows down.

bernpep

Drivel is right!

LexVan

The exhaust tips and center spacing on the 991.2 are a dead giveaway it has PSE.

ibmiked

Lex, your definition of dead give-away and mine are different. As someone who is not that familiar with the minutiae of the 991.2 I maintain that a video about that car's sound should make mention of whether or not it is running the factory sport exhaust. Just my opinion of course.

STG

Looks like the 991.1 HAS NO PSE. Sure doesn't sound like it.

Having driven the 991.2 4S with PSE a few days ago, it's no 991.1

Didn't get to push it too much, but pretty much what everyone has said. Low end torque increase, but has lost the build up of the thriller plot. You're on a one way linear ride and while quick, little drama. More like a predictable sobby chick flick.

The exhaust sounds somewhat scripted. Doesn't seem natural. You hear the whizzing before the burbles and pops and soon after as the RPM's decease or after downshifts. The snap, crackle, pops are short lived. Like it's an add on rather than coming from the heart. Something has been lost in the transition, although some would argue it's been worth it. To me, they've sold their soul to the devil. Anyone down for an exorcism?

I do like the cosmetic changes though! I'm always a fan of moving forward there.

By the way, first experience with power steering plus. Oh my, terrible .....

As a disclaimer, I think the .2 makes a lot of sense for someone daily driving it, but as a car you're using for those exciting and thrilling rides, the .1 shines bright.

What I look for in a daily driver and a summer fun ride are different.

mrhebert

Great video. I expect this discussion will be going on when the next gen 911 hits the market, and, it will continue. Thanks for a fun discussion.

LexVan

I liked the "whizzing" sound. Wasn't expecting that.

96redLT4

I have to wonder why Nick likes the C2S but dislikes the Powerkit. I'm not sure I have heard anyone else say this. Nevertheless, kudos to Nick for making these entertaining videos the rest of us can opine on. Curious if he likes the 991.2 enough to buy one?
Jim

mb1

I've had my 991.2 C4 for a few days. The PSE sounds good at start-up, accelerating at low speeds and when decelerating. Whether you consider it good or bad, almost every pedestrian in close proximity, turns around to see what's making the noise when you drive past them on these small streets in Europe. Once up to cruising speeds, it's hardly noticeable. Almost identical sounds with it off or on at highway speeds. The sound of the turbos spooling up is subtle, but definitely noticeable with the windows down.

STG

Must say, the most bizarre quote of the year. I'd love to hear the explanation on that one.

LexVan

My guess, it's a lingering bias and emotional knee jerk, since his lemoned car was a PowerKit?

c_Gio

Dang it. Larry we need fab speed headers......and NOS!

Larry Cable

has too be, there is no rationale otherwise

I doubt that will help with the advantage of all that low end torque

Dewinator

I got really bummed out when I watched it because from the thread title I thought we had a new Chris Harris video comparing the two.