I am making the change from a 991.2 Manual GT3 to the Turbo S... I have had GT3's for years but this is the first Turbo S to interest me enough into trying one out.
Exactly. The majority of people would be blown away by a 'standard' 992 C4S, but for those willing to spend a lot more, the Turbo S exists very nicely.
@@juliantaffa4089 Yep. For those who can afford supercars, but want to remain a bit more discreet and be able to drive their car constantly without it quickly falling apart.
Clarkson, Harris, and a few others all have their charm, but Henry weaves together automotive poetry in a way that captures the essence of what it's like to be a true automotive purists. Henry captures the relationship between man and machine like no other.
I think Chris and Henry are the best reviewers of our time. Sadly, the topgear guys can't seriously review a car anymore. Harris is able to do the fun stuff on TV but appeals to his old fans online. We're lucky to have so much choice, though. There is genuinely a presenter for everyone.
In Germany we would call this car a "eierlegende Wollmilchsau" which roughly translates to "egg-laying woolmilkpig" because this car is capable of almost anything. I love it!
Is there a better word than "schadenfreude" for being entertained at trump's ridiculous statements and actions? Not because he means to be funny, but that his actions only make him out to be a hateful soul-sucking lapdog of a fool - and he doesn't realize it. thanks in advance.
Well you guys built the one car to rule them all so please feel free to call it anything you like. I’m just so happy to have a 911 Turbo as my daily drive, even if it a bit over 10 years old.
@Lambullshitini Yeah 10.2 on a regular road, not on a prep surface. 10.1 is certainly doable, probably even 10 flat in perfect conditions on a proper dragstrip
Luck Voltia if you watch any review of the McLaren they always praise how good the ride quality is, literally every review, the Porsche is noisy as mentioned in this video. As for reliability, who knows, what I do know is is that I’ve sent Porsche voted one of the more unreliable car makers more than once, in fact car wow has just done a video on that.
Gumpy 49 I’m assuming that you may have not have had the experience of owning a Porsche? I have owned 4 over the past 12 years, covered in excess of 150k miles. They have been the most reliable cars I have ever owned. The new ones will be no different.
I’m absolutely in love with this car. I love that it’s overlooked and somewhat invisible on the roads. The twin turbo flat six is amazing. 640hp in a light car is a very good number. The PDK gearbox is incredibly fast. The practicality is a plus. It’s good on long and short drives and you can take it to the grocery store. And it will absolutely walk out on pretty much anything. I think I’m in love. Great review Henry, like always.
One of Carfection's best films yet. I'm going to send it to my non-car loving friend to try and help him understand why, when we walk down the street and I point out an RS6 or an E63s, and he says '"What? It's just a car, isn't it?" that I feel I have to explain "No! That is one of the hidden monsters that lives amongst us!"
I don’t comment often enough on how well put together Carfection does their videos. Lighting, staging, the whole production.... top notch, just about every time. And that is high praise, coming from a HEAVY yt automotive program consumer.
Mate I wholeheartedly agree. No BS, no gimmicks, no cringe-worthy plugs or crossovers. Simple, genuine great content. An unfortunate rarity these days…
I agree, the 992 S is the one I'd pick. Tons of useable performance, you really don't need a quicker car. Trust me, I have quicker cars, you can't use that performance on the street.
@Shelloiiuk Yeah. I think auto reviewers often exaggerate such pet meme's of theirs for effect. It's not like everyone has the money or the lifestyle to buy even the base 911 (which is what they're usually referencing when making such statements) unless they live in a well off community, and drive their 911 mostly within it. And to your point: Everyone knows when they see a GT2; GT3, or Turbo, they're looking at something a lil bit different; special or expensive, even when they can't quite explain it, know why. LOL
The reactions of experienced reviewers to the Turbo S launch control is all I needed to see to convinced me of this cars savage acceleration. They have all driven the fastest cars on the planet yet the new Turbo S has the same mind altering effect on them. That says everything.
11:20 is incredible! Watch how the tires slip and the traction control slows the spin down to grip. Incredible camera action the entire video, as usual! 🥰🥰🥰 I 🤍 this car!
It's hard to believe that you can now have a factory standard 911 Turbo S with the same power as a 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. My, how time flies.
From all cars in the whole world, this is my biggest dream. Absolute perfection, absolute savage machine yet still a bit stealthy. Unbelievable acceleration, yet still a comfortable daily driver. Everything about this car is perfect, and lets not forget the history the 911 carries with itself. Absolute legend
Nice review, Henry. I think if you’re going for the ‘might as well get a 4S instead’ argument, then you may as well just go for a standard Carrera! This Turbo S does seem to be the best yet.
The 911 Turbo S is my all time favorite car. And every new version of it is just that bit better than the preceding one. It's the can-do everything beat everything car, and it's almost a sheep in wolf's clothing.
Another beautifully made film....I wish we had a new BBC delivered motoring programme...not like the dreadful mess of Top Gear but think of a programme with Henry, Harry Metcalf, StephAB, Peter “Petrol Ped” Greaves, Tiff Needel, Vicky Butler Henderson and Martin Brundle...not all of them every week but run it like “Countryfile” with 2/3 each week...motoring with intelligence and interest. 🙂🙂
Oh man watching all these RUclipsrs acting as auto journalists.. and while admittedly some are really good and entertaining...it's a treat to see a true professional at the top of their game do their thing...that camera work through town.. WOW..
The problem with all this concentration on making things faster still with every generation of car is the difference between top models and lower specs in speed terms is just not that big anymore as we are reaching the point where road cars wont go any faster.Faster is not always more fun for certain.
I wouldn't say that the speed difference between the upper and lower levels is insignificant, but otherwise I agree, faster is not always more fun, and I wish the 911 would stop focusing on numbers. Not to say that I don't appreciate the capabilities of these cars, I mean it is almost unbelievable and that's great but at what point do they decide the numbers game is just ridiculous?
The ultimate daily driver for the wealthy enthusiast. A somewhat under the radar car that can lay waste to 99.9% of anything else in acceleration. Always great production guys - your channel is a joy to watch.
I really do respect the engineering and the power of this, however some say the *Cayman GT4* is now the best *drivers' car* in the Porsche range and the 911 has just got too heavy and bloated...That said, with a lotto win I'd have a 1990's era 993 Turbo S or an equivalent RUF and an E34 ///M5 3.8 / 6 spd. New cars just seem to lack soul.
This and Harry's Garage are my favorite guilty pleasures--each emphasizing different themes. The Turbo S looks magnificent, but I was troubled by the inefficiency of squealing tires, overabundant technology and great mass. Does profit per unit prevent further development of the Cayman GT4?
The emission regulations have greatly muted the sound, and the new cars are simply too technologically advanced that most of the thrill of driving a beast has been dulled down. That being said, the handling and quality is unmatched, and it is in every-way an amazing car. If you want more soul, the Cayman GT4 might be a good choice, or the GT3/GT2 RS if you're looking for something even more expensive. I've tried the Cayman GT4 and realized I didn't like the noise. Some drivers enjoy it, I like a more quiet and comfortable cabin, which the Turbo provides.
You sit on the thrones with Tiff Needell, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond as one of the best car reviewers of all time sir. Keep up the superb work.
Car and Driver got it at a 2.2 0-60. That makes it the fastest 0-60 production car ever. (That does tie it to the 918 but that’s still a huge accomplishment). 200k for the fastest accelerating car. Insane
I still won’t be able to afford it lol, good for you if you can. Hope you get one but it might also go up in value above the current price. It’s so perfect...
Great review as we've come to expect from Henry and accomplices. Thanks for not disappointing. The acceleration bit was a very good illustration of what those supposed seconds difference in 0-100km/h translate to in a practical sense. Most of us have seen 2.55s on CarWow (I watched for the car, that's not a reviewer that I watch otherwise) and have likely heard of even better than that. Those are ridiculous numbers; must be a bit mind-boggling to experience. You're doubtless correct about the Carrera 4S being more than enough. If someone can afford the Turbo S without even needing to consider the price difference, they might as well buy one given nobody sensibly needs the performance either of them can deliver.
@@rahul675Lt I am tired of the 720s talk.. I am 100% confident the 992 Turbo S will destroy the 720S on a quarter mile. Drag strips are irrelevant to me.. Prepped tracks are far from reality. So I want to see 720s vs 992 Turbo S on a normal road.
@@AzathothsAlarmClock in the supercar, hypercar, F1 World.. Tenths of a second is EVERYTHING. even from standing start a car that does 2.4 to 60 has a considerable gap over a car that does 2.7 to 60 and that's just 0.3 seconds I.e (3 tenths of a second) .
"...That's why it doesn't get much attention"... Really??? That's really fucking ridiculous, buddy! Where are you living, you spoiled child? ;-) Here in Germany, a 911 Turbo S certainly gets a lot of attention from people, because it looks awesome but not as fucking "cheap" like some of these tasteless and totally useless "super sports cars", mostly driven by people, who just want to show off with their car. In Germany, a lot of people would just be annoyed by a "flashy" Lamborghini design or some other super flat, but for a daily purpose totally unasable "super sports cars", like McLaren and Ferrari. This is a reason, why Porsche is so amazing. This amazing car company just doesn't need to make idiotic sports car designs, which only have downsides for a daily purpose and only makes you look like a fucking idiot, like with too many Lamborghinis for example. Any Porsche 911 model is for grown ups... but not for dumb wannabes.
SJW Maniac you need a hug or something? This whole video says it doesn’t get attention... To most people, it’s another silver 911. Got take a walk or something.
rforracing and I love that, I love my Golf R for the same reason, most people see a Golf, police see a Golf ;-), I swear a guy in a Sprinter van tried to race me on the highway one time lol. Would love to be rich and have a Turbo S but that will never happen.
First of all, amazing review you got a new subscriber! And secondly... HOLY SMOKES!!!! THAT M135i got BAPTISED!!!! That's unreal, inhuman, otherworldly.
Damn I liked how the editing transitioned from the road, then hitting Apex on the track, nicely done. Also really liked the "Racecar undercover" shots in the beginning, you are the best !
A Brilliant comprehensive road test telling us not only what the car is like on track, ok there's no way I am going to take any of our cars there. (1. I am to old to pretend I am a formula 1 driver, and 2 why risk a beautiful machine and myself pretending otherwise,) but more importantly for me is what it's like to drive in town in Traffic, with speed humps, road restrictions, parking hassle, and 20 mile speed limits, with the occasional country blast, which is more in keeping with how a 911 is perceived, a super car you can do the school run and or the supermarket shop in without getting it keyed.
The best bit about the entire video? The speed at which the RPMs drop when shifting up a gear - its like a few frames of video are missing, astonishing!
Oh man, I loved the editing, especially in the transition between supple everyday use and sport plus glory on track. Great great stuff. Camera work, editing and Henry speech. Best Car stuff on the web, hands down.
For some people who like flashy, this is not the right hypercar. But for people who like hypercar and can not be satistfied enough to feel & enjoy it, this is one of the best hypercar ever made. Classic & modern hypercar in one entity.
11:30 shows the Turbos performance better than any other review I've seen. Great to see. Be even more interesting to see it up against a racing car like an F1 car.
You nailed it with the last comment, about the biggest stick. The editing of this video is as good as any Top Gear filming if not better. Brilliant job. Maximum respect 👍
A lot of people are complaining about the car being boring and not shouty enough... I absolutely love it.. I'm an introvert and I hate attention. From time to time I get to drive my father's red Huracan lp610 and it's great, I'm not complaining, but I hate the fact that everyone is looking at me. If I was looking for a supercar, the Turbo S in some ''boring'' paint would be my choice.
Great video, but what's hilarious is that if you live in Henley on Thames, where this video was shot, the first four minutes show numerous shots of Henry supposedly doing what looks like driving around a fair bit, but he's actually driven just once around the main central town area and the shots of the car in motion aren't in the order you'd drive the route you'd have to to get through the town. To someone who knows Henley, it looks like someone has lent him the car to literally drive around the block ten times 😂Obviously that's how video editing works, but still funny to spot nonetheless.
I think the Turbo S should have been a hybrid from the start, Porsche 918 style. Front wheels could have been electric drive with regenerative braking etc. Not a lot of range but active and clever tech like an F1 car. Then you keep the GT3 style of cars as well, naturally aspirated, rwd, manual and pure. But imho the Turbo S should be a showcase of what Porsche can do, the industry benchmark. And that a tech powerhouse like Porsche would go for unaided old-school combustion tech honestly feels like a bit of a cop-out.
Would you go for this 911 Turbo S over a GT3?
I'll wait for the 992 GT3 to see what is what.
I am making the change from a 991.2 Manual GT3 to the Turbo S... I have had GT3's for years but this is the first Turbo S to interest me enough into trying one out.
it all depends on how close to the Nordschleife do you live. Personally, I'll choose Speedster every day
No, this money GT3 is a bargain
4s for less
I would take the turbo s. I feel like daily driving that would be more comfortable.
The Turbo S speaks softly and carries a machine gun.
Speaks softly while pulling on a Big Bertha
I think a real life James Bond would drive a Porsche 911
Nah, that makes it John Wicks car of choice
Buy the GTS
Machine gun with a silencer
That transition to the track scene was sooooooo satisfying
i could seriously watch that transition all day
SO satisfying. Watched it four times in a row. Brought four times the tears to my eyes.
The Turbo S is the Clark Kent of supercars.
Deff saitama
And Huracan Evo is a superman 🦸♂️
@@truthpill7630 that makes no sense given the metaphor in the original comment also involved superman
Then who is Batman?
I think James Bond would drive a Porsche 911 in real life
The cinematography and editting in this video is mental! Porsche engineering worthy, just gets better and better over time
"Porsche engineering worthy," Great
Yeah...way too overdramatic, this should have been a 9 minute video, but they just had to stretch it out past 10 minutes to generate ad revenue
@@mia1shooter My goodness a business that needs to earn money. How crazy!!!!!
Henry C. Four wheel drifting a 911 Turbo? Sign me up. Well done.
Lol
The ending wrapped up this car and customer so nicely.
Exactly. The majority of people would be blown away by a 'standard' 992 C4S, but for those willing to spend a lot more, the Turbo S exists very nicely.
@@juliantaffa4089 Yep. For those who can afford supercars, but want to remain a bit more discreet and be able to drive their car constantly without it quickly falling apart.
the transition between road and track was soooo good.
Catchpole's words are like poetry. One of the best car reviewers of all time.
To me, he IS the best. Just like the turbo S is the only option for those who can afford it.
Clarkson, Harris, and a few others all have their charm, but Henry weaves together automotive poetry in a way that captures the essence of what it's like to be a true automotive purists. Henry captures the relationship between man and machine like no other.
I think Chris and Henry are the best reviewers of our time. Sadly, the topgear guys can't seriously review a car anymore. Harris is able to do the fun stuff on TV but appeals to his old fans online. We're lucky to have so much choice, though. There is genuinely a presenter for everyone.
@Carlos Bedoya Rodríguez yeah give the topgear budget to harris, henry and doug and you have a worthy succesor to tg
Completely agree. One of the greatest ever
Carfection channel is everything EVO should have become. Keep up the good work Henry!
Well said
Hmmm. EVO didn't need to do RUclips, though. It's a brilliant mag in its own right
@@Taz1451 it probably makes more money than all car youtubers together:)
In Germany we would call this car a "eierlegende Wollmilchsau" which roughly translates to "egg-laying woolmilkpig" because this car is capable of almost anything. I love it!
In Germany you make these wonderful machines. On behalf of the entire world, we like to say thank you.
Is there a better word than "schadenfreude" for being entertained at trump's ridiculous statements and actions? Not because he means to be funny, but that his actions only make him out to be a hateful soul-sucking lapdog of a fool - and he doesn't realize it. thanks in advance.
Well you guys built the one car to rule them all so please feel free to call it anything you like. I’m just so happy to have a 911 Turbo as my daily drive, even if it a bit over 10 years old.
this car can do the 1/4 mile in 10 flat. MADNESS!!!!!
@Lambullshitini Yeah 10.2 on a regular road, not on a prep surface. 10.1 is certainly doable, probably even 10 flat in perfect conditions on a proper dragstrip
@Mr.BigBoss7
Keep dreaming!
Tyran Mathurin dude, it could easily be made into a 9 second car with a tune and some Cup 2 tires. I have no doubt about it.
Lambullshitini that was on a normal road... not a prepped surface...
the previous Turbo S did 10.2 with Matt Watson on the wheel.........this will do 10 flat no sweat
Finally!!! Been waiting for CARFECTIONS test of this beaut. Tired of all the other channels posting this car....CARFECTION OR NOTHING!!!!
2-3 months late but worth the wait as always, informative, beautiful cinematography, Town/Road/Track great all around review
I can’t bear that prick on carwow.
Cornwall's Answer lmao
I feel you... but try throttle house...
This is the ultimate supercar. Smokes absolutely everything on the road, is reliable and daily livable.
Not sure about that, a 720s is still faster, a better daily and perhaps more reliable.
Gumpy 49 in what universe is a mclaren EVER more reliable than a porsche
It's not a better daily either, the ride height is drastically lower, which kills daily usability, and it's no where near as understated.
Luck Voltia if you watch any review of the McLaren they always praise how good the ride quality is, literally every review, the Porsche is noisy as mentioned in this video. As for reliability, who knows, what I do know is is that I’ve sent Porsche voted one of the more unreliable car makers more than once, in fact car wow has just done a video on that.
Gumpy 49 I’m assuming that you may have not have had the experience of owning a Porsche? I have owned 4 over the past 12 years, covered in excess of 150k miles. They have been the most reliable cars I have ever owned. The new ones will be no different.
And here I was, about to order an M135i.... maybe I’ll just go cry in a corner now
It’s still a great car😂
Turbo S More than 3x cost of the 135i. Separates the merely quick from OMG faaaaast.
Buy a Golf 7 R man I won't lie I didn't trust all those reviews but they are not lying it's the best overall car probably ever made for real
I’m absolutely in love with this car. I love that it’s overlooked and somewhat invisible on the roads. The twin turbo flat six is amazing. 640hp in a light car is a very good number. The PDK gearbox is incredibly fast. The practicality is a plus. It’s good on long and short drives and you can take it to the grocery store. And it will absolutely walk out on pretty much anything. I think I’m in love. Great review Henry, like always.
One of Carfection's best films yet. I'm going to send it to my non-car loving friend to try and help him understand why, when we walk down the street and I point out an RS6 or an E63s, and he says '"What? It's just a car, isn't it?" that I feel I have to explain "No! That is one of the hidden monsters that lives amongst us!"
Calling those cars "just cars" is like calling wolves "just dogs"
I don’t comment often enough on how well put together Carfection does their videos. Lighting, staging, the whole production.... top notch, just about every time. And that is high praise, coming from a HEAVY yt automotive program consumer.
Mate I wholeheartedly agree. No BS, no gimmicks, no cringe-worthy plugs or crossovers. Simple, genuine great content. An unfortunate rarity these days…
One of the most awaited cars in 2020 + Henry at the wheel, nice. Makes Monday not that bad at all
Best automotive journalists are always the most underrated 😪
The 911 turbo S have become so good now that it's unfair to compare it to other cars.
I own a white 992 S and it gets plenty of looks. Not a show pony like a lambo but it gets attention and admiration
I agree, the 992 S is the one I'd pick. Tons of useable performance, you really don't need a quicker car. Trust me, I have quicker cars, you can't use that performance on the street.
West Coast Supercars and Classics yeah yeah mister west coast has faster cars
It's a better car than a lambo without a doubt. Display of true excellence.
@Shelloiiuk
Yeah.
I think auto reviewers often exaggerate such pet meme's of theirs for effect. It's not like everyone has the money or the lifestyle to buy even the base 911 (which is what they're usually referencing when making such statements) unless they live in a well off community, and drive their 911 mostly within it.
And to your point: Everyone knows when they see a GT2; GT3, or Turbo, they're looking at something a lil bit different; special or expensive, even when they can't quite explain it, know why. LOL
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar 🧐
*That Transition from Road to Track is so smooth that it's MENTAL*
Nothing comes close to the quality of Carfection content. Henry, Cinematography, Editing, Entertainment Value (I could go on) = 10/10 😍
This is a great review as well: ruclips.net/video/wFbUCmu73MQ/видео.html
@@markjames3393 Totally. Love Harry's channel too!
Cinematography is on point! Carfection has become a gold standard for car reviews and stories.
The review I’ve been waiting for, the best journalist reviewing the best every day supercar!
11:31 - The 911 Turbo S, is really, really, really fast!!!!
11:30 that shot really demonstrates how quick it is, makes another quick car look like it's standing still.
Most beautiful and minimalistic car for introverts... I am an introvert and a big fan of Porsche.
your review is the best man.
Another splendid review from Carfection's Henry Catchpole!
The reactions of experienced reviewers to the Turbo S launch control is all I needed to see to convinced me of this cars savage acceleration. They have all driven the fastest cars on the planet yet the new Turbo S has the same mind altering effect on them. That says everything.
Beautiful
911 turbos are sterile appliances and sound like it too. Quite boring.
That transition between road and track was pure magic!
Carfection never fails as a source of inspiration.
11:20 is incredible! Watch how the tires slip and the traction control slows the spin down to grip.
Incredible camera action the entire video, as usual! 🥰🥰🥰
I 🤍 this car!
Well spotted!
The best car journalist making the best car videos on any channel. Period.
It's hard to believe that you can now have a factory standard 911 Turbo S with the same power as a 2006 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. My, how time flies.
I remember loving the Ferrari F430 and fact is that car would have a better drag race wtih the BMW 135 than the Porsche...
That M135 comparison is what had me in shock
07:25 - beautiful editing!
From all cars in the whole world, this is my biggest dream.
Absolute perfection, absolute savage machine yet still a bit stealthy. Unbelievable acceleration, yet still a comfortable daily driver.
Everything about this car is perfect, and lets not forget the history the 911 carries with itself.
Absolute legend
I was not ready for the transition from road to track at 7:25 Damn the filmography keeps getting better!
That transition from road to track is smoother than a slice of butter sliding over the surface of a hot pan.
What an amazing review. Carfection is really above everything else on RUclips
00:54 glad that was the Pizza Express in Henley-on-Thames and not Woking 😁
😂😂😂😂 underrated comment
Nice review, Henry. I think if you’re going for the ‘might as well get a 4S instead’ argument, then you may as well just go for a standard Carrera! This Turbo S does seem to be the best yet.
This car is the undisputed Champ 🏆... Its not flashy like a Lambo, but if you know cars and you see one on the road, you know this thing is special
The 911 Turbo S is my all time favorite car. And every new version of it is just that bit better than the preceding one. It's the can-do everything beat everything car, and it's almost a sheep in wolf's clothing.
I'm in awe of some of these TCS and the way they are programmed. The car just goes
Another beautifully made film....I wish we had a new BBC delivered motoring programme...not like the dreadful mess of Top Gear but think of a programme with Henry, Harry Metcalf, StephAB, Peter “Petrol Ped” Greaves, Tiff Needel, Vicky Butler Henderson and Martin Brundle...not all of them every week but run it like “Countryfile” with 2/3 each week...motoring with intelligence and interest. 🙂🙂
The most important example of....”Less is more “
Probably the finest real world car £170 k can buy you.
Superb review as always Henry.
Well it's 250.000 today (2024)
If I only had one car in my life that would be it.
I come back to this video every few weeks just to watch the 0-60 reaction. Gives me a big fat stupid smile and tears to my eyes every time.
Henry is such a brilliant reviewer. I really enjoyed this one.
If Porsche Turbo S is the king of the road, Catchpole is the Turbo S of car reviewers. Well done.
Oh man watching all these RUclipsrs acting as auto journalists.. and while admittedly some are really good and entertaining...it's a treat to see a true professional at the top of their game do their thing...that camera work through town.. WOW..
As a usable daily driver with enormous grunt, there’s probably little to touch this.
Can always rely on Henry for a quality review
The problem with all this concentration on making things faster still with every generation of car is the difference between top models and lower specs in speed terms is just not that big anymore as we are reaching the point where road cars wont go any faster.Faster is not always more fun for certain.
I wouldn't say that the speed difference between the upper and lower levels is insignificant, but otherwise I agree, faster is not always more fun, and I wish the 911 would stop focusing on numbers. Not to say that I don't appreciate the capabilities of these cars, I mean it is almost unbelievable and that's great but at what point do they decide the numbers game is just ridiculous?
You guys are nuts! From episode to episode the content gets better and better! Cha - freaking - peau!
I'm already looking forward to the drag races on carwow
8:28 The moments that all automotive enthusiasts dream about.
It's just such a beautiful car.
The ultimate daily driver for the wealthy enthusiast. A somewhat under the radar car that can lay waste to 99.9% of anything else in acceleration. Always great production guys - your channel is a joy to watch.
I really do respect the engineering and the power of this, however some say the *Cayman GT4* is now the best *drivers' car* in the Porsche range and the 911 has just got too heavy and bloated...That said, with a lotto win I'd have a 1990's era 993 Turbo S or an equivalent RUF and an E34 ///M5 3.8 / 6 spd.
New cars just seem to lack soul.
Your corpse would lack soul after a crash in one of the old cars you named
This and Harry's Garage are my favorite guilty pleasures--each emphasizing different themes. The Turbo S looks magnificent, but I was troubled by the inefficiency of squealing tires, overabundant technology and great mass. Does profit per unit prevent further development of the Cayman GT4?
The emission regulations have greatly muted the sound, and the new cars are simply too technologically advanced that most of the thrill of driving a beast has been dulled down. That being said, the handling and quality is unmatched, and it is in every-way an amazing car. If you want more soul, the Cayman GT4 might be a good choice, or the GT3/GT2 RS if you're looking for something even more expensive. I've tried the Cayman GT4 and realized I didn't like the noise. Some drivers enjoy it, I like a more quiet and comfortable cabin, which the Turbo provides.
You sit on the thrones with Tiff Needell, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond as one of the best car reviewers of all time sir. Keep up the superb work.
Really like the new Turbo S. I’d still like a 997 turbo tho
Car and Driver got it at a 2.2 0-60. That makes it the fastest 0-60 production car ever. (That does tie it to the 918 but that’s still a huge accomplishment). 200k for the fastest accelerating car. Insane
The Turbo S has always been the biggest stick to those who care to know.
Probably the most refined and intelligent car reviews ever produced. Thanks Carfection.
Hopefully in 7 years I'll be able to pick one up for a quarter of the current price
I still won’t be able to afford it lol, good for you if you can. Hope you get one but it might also go up in value above the current price. It’s so perfect...
Prices on the 996 Turbo are still way up there, a decade and a half later. How do you think this will fare?
Its a porsche, so sadly this wont happen
Great review as we've come to expect from Henry and accomplices. Thanks for not disappointing.
The acceleration bit was a very good illustration of what those supposed seconds difference in 0-100km/h translate to in a practical sense. Most of us have seen 2.55s on CarWow (I watched for the car, that's not a reviewer that I watch otherwise) and have likely heard of even better than that. Those are ridiculous numbers; must be a bit mind-boggling to experience.
You're doubtless correct about the Carrera 4S being more than enough. If someone can afford the Turbo S without even needing to consider the price difference, they might as well buy one given nobody sensibly needs the performance either of them can deliver.
I want to see this car do 2.4 seconds to 60.. I know it can!!!
Me too!!Mat Watson clocked a 2.5 and I was disappointed 😂
@@rahul675Lt I am tired of the 720s talk.. I am 100% confident the 992 Turbo S will destroy the 720S on a quarter mile. Drag strips are irrelevant to me.. Prepped tracks are far from reality. So I want to see 720s vs 992 Turbo S on a normal road.
@@AzathothsAlarmClock in the supercar, hypercar, F1 World.. Tenths of a second is EVERYTHING. even from standing start a car that does 2.4 to 60 has a considerable gap over a car that does 2.7 to 60 and that's just 0.3 seconds I.e (3 tenths of a second) .
Tolulope Adekunle so true bro!
Me too.
The cinematography always amaze me, the best angle, transition, and sound. It’s more like a car advertisment than a car review. Keep the good work!!
It's got supercar performance but looks like a sports car. That's why it doesn't get much attention.
"...That's why it doesn't get much attention"... Really??? That's really fucking ridiculous, buddy! Where are you living, you spoiled child? ;-)
Here in Germany, a 911 Turbo S certainly gets a lot of attention from people, because it looks awesome but not as fucking "cheap" like some of these tasteless and totally useless "super sports cars", mostly driven by people, who just want to show off with their car.
In Germany, a lot of people would just be annoyed by a "flashy" Lamborghini design or some other super flat, but for a daily purpose totally unasable "super sports cars", like McLaren and Ferrari. This is a reason, why Porsche is so amazing.
This amazing car company just doesn't need to make idiotic sports car designs, which only have downsides for a daily purpose and only makes you look like a fucking idiot, like with too many Lamborghinis for example. Any Porsche 911 model is for grown ups... but not for dumb wannabes.
SJW Maniac okay chill buddy
SJW Maniac you need a hug or something? This whole video says it doesn’t get attention... To most people, it’s another silver 911. Got take a walk or something.
rforracing and I love that, I love my Golf R for the same reason, most people see a Golf, police see a Golf ;-), I swear a guy in a Sprinter van tried to race me on the highway one time lol. Would love to be rich and have a Turbo S but that will never happen.
It's like that kid in school which keeps quiet and slides away from attention and whips asses with academics and sports scores😂🤣
This is the most underrated channel in this youtube's motor journalism section
All it needs is an optional manual
Ryan Miller I guess the GT3 Touring might be more for me then 🤷♂️
@@calebkopitsky7611 future classic
Caleb Kopitsky I agree but you can’t get hold of them and if you can the prices are through the stratosphere!!
Wow! The demonstration of the acceleration made the point very very clearly.
First of all, amazing review you got a new subscriber! And secondly... HOLY SMOKES!!!! THAT M135i got BAPTISED!!!! That's unreal, inhuman, otherworldly.
Damn I liked how the editing transitioned from the road, then hitting Apex on the track, nicely done.
Also really liked the "Racecar undercover" shots in the beginning, you are the best !
A Brilliant comprehensive road test telling us not only what the car is like on track, ok there's no way I am going to take any of our cars there. (1. I am to old to pretend I am a formula 1 driver, and 2 why risk a beautiful machine and myself pretending otherwise,) but more importantly for me is what it's like to drive in town in Traffic, with speed humps, road restrictions, parking hassle, and 20 mile speed limits, with the occasional country blast, which is more in keeping with how a 911 is perceived, a super car you can do the school run and or the supermarket shop in without getting it keyed.
I love the fact that it is a “sleeper”. I had a brand new 911 and it blended in. Its not shouty but it is a brutal thing when it needs to be.
I thought the beemer put his brakes on you accelerated that fast. What a car, what a youtube channel. Well done Henry and thank you.👍👍
Porsche has truly mastered the everyday sports/supercar
The best bit about the entire video? The speed at which the RPMs drop when shifting up a gear - its like a few frames of video are missing, astonishing!
Henry, you are simply a legend.
Oh man, I loved the editing, especially in the transition between supple everyday use and sport plus glory on track. Great great stuff. Camera work, editing and Henry speech. Best Car stuff on the web, hands down.
For some people who like flashy, this is not the right hypercar. But for people who like hypercar and can not be satistfied enough to feel & enjoy it, this is one of the best hypercar ever made. Classic & modern hypercar in one entity.
11:30 shows the Turbos performance better than any other review I've seen. Great to see. Be even more interesting to see it up against a racing car like an F1 car.
Most perfect car ever made in my opinion. Not too flashy but still flashy enough to get a look because it’s a Porsche. Just perfect
One of the best car channels if not the best
You do the best reviews👍
That video transition from road to track at 7:30-7:40 was absolutely spectacular!
It might be inconspicuous but it is one beautiful car. I love the lines and proportions.
You nailed it with the last comment, about the biggest stick.
The editing of this video is as good as any Top Gear filming if not better.
Brilliant job.
Maximum respect 👍
Your face and reaction on that 0-60 tells me everything I need to know about this car. Absolutely mad.
A lot of people are complaining about the car being boring and not shouty enough... I absolutely love it.. I'm an introvert and I hate attention. From time to time I get to drive my father's red Huracan lp610 and it's great, I'm not complaining, but I hate the fact that everyone is looking at me. If I was looking for a supercar, the Turbo S in some ''boring'' paint would be my choice.
Carfection vids and Henry are the reasons I started writing. Cracking road testing and beautiful cinematography.
Amazing video as always! Porsche has always been and will continue to be my favorite car make. Unmistakably unique. I love that Agave Green interior.
Great video, but what's hilarious is that if you live in Henley on Thames, where this video was shot, the first four minutes show numerous shots of Henry supposedly doing what looks like driving around a fair bit, but he's actually driven just once around the main central town area and the shots of the car in motion aren't in the order you'd drive the route you'd have to to get through the town. To someone who knows Henley, it looks like someone has lent him the car to literally drive around the block ten times 😂Obviously that's how video editing works, but still funny to spot nonetheless.
I think the Turbo S should have been a hybrid from the start, Porsche 918 style. Front wheels could have been electric drive with regenerative braking etc. Not a lot of range but active and clever tech like an F1 car. Then you keep the GT3 style of cars as well, naturally aspirated, rwd, manual and pure. But imho the Turbo S should be a showcase of what Porsche can do, the industry benchmark. And that a tech powerhouse like Porsche would go for unaided old-school combustion tech honestly feels like a bit of a cop-out.
I will always love the Turbo S, it’s a masterpiece in any iteration.