2020 Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S Review

Sa. So Porsche I won't lie when I say that I've become somewhat converted to a fan of the brand. I mean, I've always appreciated them, but when I was younger I used to think that they were meant for old rich white folks who lived up in Long island and played golf all day in their free time. However, ever since driving my first Porsche back earlier this year, I realized that I couldn't be farther from the truth. But what do I know? Up until now I've only just driven Caymans. And though they were the right kind of Cayman, the 981 Cayman S and the 718 GT4, I'm only touching the tip of the iceberg because the Porsche 911 is where it's at for the iconic sports car brand. Or so I'm told. Anyway, this is the all new 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S and we're obviously looking at the 992 generation now. But if you're not a Porsche enthusiast, the generational numbering scheme could seem a little bit confusing to you. But frankly, to most folks, 911s of the past two decades have all sort of looked the same. Not this one though. The new 992 is an inch longer, inch and a half wider and sits half an inch lower than the outgoing991. And though these numbers sound marginal when you look at the whole picture, it really feels more supercar esque than ever before. It comes off more wide and low instead of short and stubby. The overall shape is simply more elegant, even if the details are subtle to most. The front end is much more aggressive and the 3D tail light makes it feel ahead of its time. This is a 911 that I can maybe see myself in in a few years. It's still a twin turbo 3.0 liter flat six, but the most important thing is that the output is bumped up to 443 horsepower and 390 pounds of torque. And this being the rear wheel drive version, it weighs a hair under £3,400, which is rather light by modern standards. Now, 443 horsepower doesn't sound like a lot, and neither does a power to weight ratio of 7.66. But Porsches always seem to be faster than the number. Let's find out where it stacks up on the fast list with our half mile acceleration test. It. Porsches of old never seemed to impress me unless they were Turbos, but hitting 153 on the dash at our Runway is nothing to scoff at. Let's start with our 40 100. The 911 did a blistering 5.62. To put that into perspective, it'll outrun the likes of a tuned X3M, BMW M850i M4Cs and model X P100D. And it's barely edged out by the 605 horsepower RS6. It doesn't stop there though. 6130 was equally impressive at 9.39. It's just a hair faster than the RS6 here and you're looking at the ability to compete with some actual supercars. Now granted, of course, the other guy can't drive the half miles for the big boys. And the Porsche did not disappoint. 149.81, just shy of 150. But I'm sure it could have broken that in perfect conditions. This means that it's almost as fast as a Ferrari and dramatically quicker than anything that should have been considered its competition. If I learned anything this year, it's that Porsche's launch control is unrivaled in the less than ideal conditions. We nailed 0.60in 3.57. Without the one foot rollout with it, it's close to the 3.3. That's really quick considering it's a rear wheel drive car with only 443 horsepower. Real life Zero 100 was pretty solid at 7.87. Again, we don't do the one foot rollout here, but that kind of time puts it smack dab in yesterday's supercar territory. I guess that price tag is somewhat justifiable now. Last but not east is the quarter mile and we ran in an 11.44 at 124.38. Take it to the drag strip and you'll beat out cars like the AMG, GTR, Audi Riv 10, and even Hellcats. That should reiterate that the launch control is no joke and that Porsche's really are faster than their numbers suggest. Oh, Porsche, it's such a love hate thing for me. On one hand, I really do love the way they handle. The way they feel from a driver standpoint is simply unparalleled. The balance, the poise and just the sheer overall refinement, it's amazing. The performance is no joke either, especially in the 992. I mean, trapping almost 125 in the quarter from what is essentially a base trim level is pretty impressive. On the other hand, it's so goddamn expensive, you're talking about 130, 140 grand brand new. You can get a 991.2 turbo for that kind of money and that'll forever in my book be a better car simply because it's a turbo. Oh, but that interior on the 992 is pretty bomb. I mean, spec it with a little bit of Mojave beige and you're golden. It makes the 991 feel like a car from the 90s. And here's another thing about these Porsches is that they hold their value incredibly well. A991 is generally a safer investment than any other model from any major car brand. Not that a depreciating asset is an investment by any means. I do feel like the 992 generation might just be my entry point into Porsche. I'll just have to wait a few years for the 992 Turbo S to depreciate a whole bunch and hopefully go from there. But what do you guys think about the 992? Too sexy? Or is it just another portion that they all kind of blend together? Let me know in the comments below. That's all I got for today and I'll catch you guys on the next one. Hey guys, if you liked this video, help your brother out by giving it a thumbs up. If you have any questions or if I said something weird, let me know in the comments below. You can also support the channel by sharing our stuff or maybe shop in the Merch store. And if this is your first time here, don't forget to check out some of my other stuff. I produce all sorts of cool cinematic car content, so if that's your jam, hit that subscribe button and ring that bell. Icon for new episodes every week. Thanks for watching.