2012 911 Carrera S
09-22-2011, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kenstyle' timestamp='1316644742' post='20993215
The Porsche 911 is dead, long live the Porsche 911. The German automaker's latest and greatest has taken to the Nürburgring where old marks have fallen hard. The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S was sent through the Green Hell, where it promptly beat the time achieved by the prior 997 version by a whopping 13 seconds.
With a time of 7:40, the 2012 911 matches the mark set by the previous 911 GT3. If you happen to own a previous generation 911 GT3, we'll pause here for a moment while you go out to smash something with a hammer.
Back? Great. You shouldn't fret too much, because this just means the next-generation GT3 should be a land rocket capable of blistering the surface of the 'Ring. GT2 guys, your numbers are still safe... for now
With a time of 7:40, the 2012 911 matches the mark set by the previous 911 GT3. If you happen to own a previous generation 911 GT3, we'll pause here for a moment while you go out to smash something with a hammer.
Back? Great. You shouldn't fret too much, because this just means the next-generation GT3 should be a land rocket capable of blistering the surface of the 'Ring. GT2 guys, your numbers are still safe... for now
Damn, son.
It SHOULD make me glad that instead of buying a GT3 or GTS in a few years, I can just get a 991 S for the same performance and a lot less money...but it doesn't. It just makes me want a 991 GTS and would make me angry if I owned a 997...it's true you can't go wrong either way but when the gains are this substantial it is hard to look the other way.
09-22-2011, 06:36 AM
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So how much of this is better tires? I mean if most of this is better tires, well put the good tires on the old car. Really, I'm just waiting (and hoping it doesn't happen) for one of these test runs to end up with a wreck and dead test driver.
09-22-2011, 07:01 AM
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997 GT3 has Pilot Sport Cups - you don't get much better than that for a street-legal tire.
09-22-2011, 07:32 AM
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this is why I hate the car game. I also hate iPhones, iPads, or anything else that is outdated by the time you unwrap it.
but...
I'm really starting to wonder if I should get a 911 soon, even the outdated ones seem kind of awesome.
09-22-2011, 07:42 AM
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as far as I know, Porsches are Porsches no matter the age.
Each one comes with unique driving pleasures that you really don't need the next best thing all the time.
Each one comes with unique driving pleasures that you really don't need the next best thing all the time.
09-22-2011, 10:34 AM
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How many of you lap the 'Ring on a regular basis? There's a lot more to auto ownership satisfaction than lap times, and the $$$ it would cost to upgrade prob. aren't worth it in most cases. Almost any Porsche in good condition will provide a very fulfilling driving experience.
09-22-2011, 01:27 PM
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How many of you lap the 'Ring on a regular basis? There's a lot more to auto ownership satisfaction than lap times, and the $$$ it would cost to upgrade prob. aren't worth it in most cases. Almost any Porsche in good condition will provide a very fulfilling driving experience.
09-22-2011, 02:52 PM
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How many of you lap the 'Ring on a regular basis? There's a lot more to auto ownership satisfaction than lap times, and the $$$ it would cost to upgrade prob. aren't worth it in most cases. Almost any Porsche in good condition will provide a very fulfilling driving experience.
I've learned from my years of chasing computer and home theater advances... sometimes it's better to enjoy an older model plus a little cash left over, rather than getting the newer model and living on the edge of your budget. But, you won't hear the people that can afford to upgrade every year complain about the revisions & improvements.
09-23-2011, 08:32 AM
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How many of you lap the 'Ring on a regular basis? There's a lot more to auto ownership satisfaction than lap times, and the $$$ it would cost to upgrade prob. aren't worth it in most cases. Almost any Porsche in good condition will provide a very fulfilling driving experience.
Almost every weekend. However I can't afford a 911 so it means nothing to me. I do agree though. At about 8:40 laps I am not that quick around the 'Ring but it is an amazing track to play on.