The 911 has proven itself to punch above its weight in many settings. Even a car with more comparable weight and a mid-engined layout has fallen prey to the Porsche's drag performance. They say Porsche horsepower count for a little more than standard horsepower—and this varied battle between a 992 Carrera S and the Camaro ZL1—two cars separated by …
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Drag Battle: 992 Turbo S Vs. 992 Turbo S Cabriolet Vs. 991.2 GT3
For going quickly with minimal effort, there aren't many vehicles better than the latest 911 Turbo. Its massive torque is made manageable with enviable traction, its slippery shape helps it all the way to 205 miles per hour, its power delivery is predictable, and the gearing—among other things—makes it faster than the Taycan Turbo S. With all …
Continue to the full articleHow Does A Porsche 911 Carrera S Hold Up In A Drag Race Against A Chevy Corvette and a Toyota Supra?
This is a lineup that should draw gearheads of all stripes. The Porsche Carrera and the Chevrolet Corvette are forever compared as they're probably the best value vehicles at their price point. The latest version of Toyota's Supra joins the fray with power similar to the Porsche's and a price not far off the Chevrolet's. The best of the mid-tier …
Continue to the full articleIs The Most Basic Porsche 992 The One To Get?
So, you've decided to buy a new Porsche. Good for you! But given all of the incredible choices available on the Porsche dealership lot these days, how are you possibly going to pick one? Might we suggest a bare-bones stripped down 992 Carrera? Over the last handful of generations, the bigger and more Grand Touring the Porsche lineup becomes, the …
Continue to the full article992 GT3 and GT3 Touring Spied Testing at Monza and the Nordschleife
Donning a mule's disguise for a few laps at the 'Ring, what are likely the newest members of Porsche's GT family suggest there's a bright future ahead for the normally aspirated engine of the increasingly girthy 992's body. Based on the engine notes and the obvious bits bodywork seen here—so much is obscured by the black exterior—we can surmise …
Continue to the full articleThirteen Entrants Bring Top-Tier Porsches to Pikes Peak
2020 brings one of the largest Porsche gatherings in recent years to the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. Thirteen of the fifty-one entrants are driving vehicles from our favorite marque—most of which are single-purpose motorsports products. Some of those drivers are fairly large names in the racing world; long-time racer David Donohue, as well …
Continue to the full articleThe 572-Horsepower 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Offers Sportier Options
The 911 Turbo has historically occupied a place few other cars have. While there are a few comparable dual-purposers out there, the 911 Turbo has a little more cachet and capability than most sports-tourers do. It must be said, though, that the tendency has been to push the heavy Turbo towards the GT-end of the spectrum—further and further with …
Continue to the full articleUsurping the Throne: 992 Turbo S Drags McLaren 720S
The specs aren't all that alike, the shapes are quite dissimilar, and each car's ethos differs significantly. Perhaps never a better comparison could be made between quick vehicles of a higher caliber. One car epitomizes real-world acceleration, and depending on the company it keeps, it can be seen as an underdog. The other is the undisputed hot …
Continue to the full articleThis Safari-Style Porsche 992 Knows The Secret To Roughing It
Steal a pinch of seasoning from a Dakar-spec 959, source yourself a fresh 992 for a base, and bring in the big guns to do the rest. If you're curious to see how a current Porsche 911 would fare in the wilderness, German off-road specialists Delta4x4 might be able to help you with this strange concoction. Having competed in the Paris-Dakar …
Continue to the full articleHop in This 992 Turbo S for an Effortless 206-MPH Run on the Autobahn
I'm not a fan of hyperbole, but I think it's safe to say this and still retain some objectivity as a journalist: there is no car which gets to 206 miles per hour more easily than the 992 Turbo S. The way it delivers its 650 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque effortlessly really has to be seen; statistics don't do it justice. Clawing into a …
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