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The new GTS. Like some, hate some. Like: Improved performance, though the current model is already wicked fast so testing will tell us how much improved. The new front slats look aggressive, like them and the rear light and deck are well done, as are the exhaust tips, rear fascia. Like the built in cooled phone charger and included RWS. Suprisingly the frunk space not impacted by new battery.
Don't like: the front end no longer has the modern looking horizontal LED turn signals which are now built into headlights, no more key, no more analog tach in center. Hate to see those features go. Don't much like the big heavy battery and the fact that evidently it is fully depleted after one high speed run and must re-charge. And the cost of that battery? Fugeddaboutit. Probably going to be at least $5K if replacement needed. But European rules are now squeezing Porsche and a mild hybrid is probably the best outcome we could get. At least they are not pushing a full EV 911 on us. Yet.
I couldn't help but notice that the option for a manual transmission is no longer offered. PDK only. Personally I prefer the PDK but I know a lot of folks will be disappointed. Also the new performance numbers (which Porsche typically understates) are not that much different. Car & Driver tested the 991.2 GTS at 0-60 mph of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 194 which is exactly what Porsche is claiming on this new hybrid version. I imagine that it is actually a little faster even at 100 lbs heavier. The extra complexity seems difficult to justify against the nominal performance difference especially for off track use. It does appear that the notion of keeping a car for a long time and being able to maintain it properly will be getting more difficult. Cars are becoming more like computers and cell phones, with a built in obsolescence after 5 or 6 years. It is one thing to pay $200K for a car you can drive for 15 years. I'm not sure it will be prudent to try to keep something like this on the road for more the 100K miles. Time will tell.
Quite mild hybrid indeed. Electric turbo (not new tech) and electric motor integrated with the transmission (not new tech). And small battery. Porsche is dipping a hesitant toe into the water on this.
I wonder what the MT % take up is on the 911. I have a MT 992 C2S and a PDK 991.2 RS. Both the MT and PDK are great to drive but sorry to see the MT go completely. The initial reviews I read indicated MT may return later.
05-28-2024, 02:10 PM
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