992 Interior Spy Shots
#123
Instructor
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
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
#124
Advanced
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.
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.
#125
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#126
Race Car
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.
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.
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#130
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#131
RL Community Team
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Originally Posted by Ccpecot
It looks like their rendering was based on the Panamera:-)
#132
looks like the 1967 interior. Now all it needs is the AM radio and no air conditioning. What a POS. Is an 8 track optional? I have some Barry White 8 tracks. They screwed up royally. Sticking with Hyundai.
#133
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?
Last edited by limegreen; 09-07-2018 at 11:27 AM.
#134
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.
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.
#135
Race Car
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".
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".