I have a 991 on order and just got back from testing a 991 S PDK. First I can say the car is very tight and the road noise is all but eliminated and it feels like a more substantial car. However, comparing it back to back with the Carrera GTS PDK I drove last month I would say the GTS felt like it accelerated faster even though that may not be the case by the numbers. I just didn't feel the same kick in your pants thrust that I felt in the GTS.

My own build is a manual base car so I have no interest in comparing old vs new PDKs but truthfully I didn't notice any discernable difference. The new car is a better all around car no doubt but is it a better pure sports car than a Carrera GTS? In my opinion, no. Will I buy one anyway? You betcha!

 

How was the ride? Did it ride softer than 997.2 S?

 

I don't know if it was softer but it did seem to smooth out bumps in the road better. I can say I would definitely NOT order the PSE on the 991. It is very loud and annoying to my ears. The standard exhaust is perfect and actually is identical to the PSE of the 997. I will take delivery of my 991 as planned. At 44 I appreciate a smoother ride as opposed to my younger days.

 

I went for the pse.....iIprefer the sound of the exhaust to the sound of the phone ringing in the car!!!!!

 

Why not go and get a GTS for probable less cash? Or are the ride and upgraded luxury more important?

 

What about steering feel? I've heard others say it feels to assisted and numb compared to before? Hope they didn't screw the pooch there.

 

The steering seemed fine. I didn't notice alot of difference to tell you the truth, but I'm no expert. A GTS, even deeply discounted, will still cost me $100k and my base 991 will come to me for $86k and I do enjoy the smoother ride and less noise as well as all the extra goodies like standard navigation , blue tooth and ipod which were all pricy options on the 997. If I don't like the 991 I will get rid of it and go to a 2010 GT3

 

At those price points I have to agree...best of luck...we will all be anxiously awaiting your take on the base 991.

 

I went to an 991 event last night. I have to say the new 911 is less and less of a sports car every generation and more of a luxury car. Maybe thats just where the market is going but the car loos and feels big. Its not the little sports car of its heritage..

 

Yeah, but it certainly outperforms every previous generation 911 and performance is what the car is about.

On another note; the 991 GTS, if there is one, will be stunning.

 

I suggest it depends how someone defines performance..

0-60 numbers, lap times, feedback to the driver, thrill of driving?

 

you try sitting in the back seat and tell me it's not that little sports car!

 

Probably, but why would Porsche produce one now? It would only cannibalize "S" sales. The only reason Porsche introduced the 997 GTS was it was the last of the run. Same goes for the turbo S. By the time a 991 GTS comes around, the 99x will be around the corner.

 

Ditto ++++

 

I felt the same thing you did with regard to acceleration. I have a 2009 C2S and mine makes more fuss than the 991 when accelerating, but since it weighs more and is 15HP less it must just be that it comes from all that extraneous noise.

ChuckJ