STG

^^ Porsche needs better market research and customer feedback other than the other goofy stuff they do. Great review.

Cyberbug

great review - that is one reason am seriously looking at the 991.2s. I am happy with everything as is.
the good (new) always comes with the bad

arek

I secretly hope that there will be an option for an old style PDK shifter. You know, have the little shaver for people that drive in auto mode all the time anyway (also, it gives you better access to AC controls) and then have a choice of a sporty PDK shifter or a manual for real drivers.

I can't imagine a 992 GT3RS with that shaver thing.

That, or I'm waiting for 992.2. Surely they will bring it back by then

GordyRay

Overall I am okay with the 992 except the shaver piece of ****. I use the shifter every time I drive the car. I don't ever drive the car in auto. But I am getting ready to order a 991.2. Hopefully the shifter will be back in the 992.2. Otherwise I will go back to manual trans.
I have been driving 911s since 1979. Never really had too many issues accepting the new model changes. However, the 996 lights and interior were not pleasing to me. The 997 was a welcome improvement and the 991.1 was also a welcome improvement. I was not happy about the NA engine going away for the 991.2 mainly due to lack of great NA sound and turbo lag. Now as all of us, I have to accept the change as I order the 991.2. I am confident that the 992 will be a better 911; it always is. The pics on the 992 side profile are fairly similar to the 991.

skiahh

Pretty sure it's the cruise control stalk.

chuckbdc

Faux "stick shifters" are going the way of aids to non-power steering. But have faith.

There is still a supply of these cool aftermarket devices to ease steering manually rather than with that effete Power Steering Plus software. See: <https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/steering-wheel-spinners>

​​​​​​​Surely it won't be long until shift nub enhancers pop up, guaranteed to enlarge your stick.

Bardman

chuckbdc

Found this at rennteam. The large portion on the right seems out of place. But its hard to judge without seeing the whole dash.

Gobbi

it's an artistic drawing from the stylebook or manual

Ccpecot

It looks like their rendering was based on the Panamera:-)

Needsdecaf

Yup. You can tell the steering wheel buttons are wrong and so is the tach.

atcbi5

limegreen

Is anyone else supremely annoyed that the style direction of the most well known and famous sports car in the world for over half a century is being dictated by the Panamera which is a giant 4 door wagon land yacht and hasn't even been around for a decade?

Gobbi

It's bloody Panamera where brand design is first tested and the rest of model line follows suit. It's written in the Porsche modern Bible. You can not change it.
Also, i am quite curious why the flock bashing the gear levers and trims, where the skeleton of a hybrid is not picked on. Bring it on. Fight where it truly matters. It's huge.

chuckbdc

Based on a drive in a Panorama Turbo S Hybrid Sport Tourismo, I'm guessing that the first 911 hybrid will be a new range topper above the Turbo S. Like the 918 that originated the concept and much of the technology, it will be a heavyweight that some hate, especially as it blows them away in every performance direction. Turbo S owners are immune to such criticism in any case. But you only have to feel the effect of directed torque and an additional 100 or so instant horsepower on demand feels like to realize that its worth having.

Also, a lot was learned with the 919 that blew away the competition with a tiny V4, so it is also possible a 911 will get a smaller engine plus an electric motor at the transmission case to get to less weight.

And with sufficient marketing, they can still offer a 911 T with nylon door pulls for the "analog purists". As Porsche says: "ya pays yer money and we find a way to take it".