The man who dailydrives this 725k porsche 911 turbo is. Its muscular shoulders, in particular, emphasise its sporting genes another distinguishing feature that has characterised the 911 turbo since the very first model. Ons estimates 2,000 people in england have covid19. Panamera turbos to 911 carrera 4 gts and 911 turbo s models on a. The 911912 body is my perfect fit seat all the way back, like a glove. View photos of the 2021 porsche 911 turbo s cabriolet. In porsches 911 lineup, the turbo s is the quintessential everyday supercar, while the gt3 rs is the focused track weapon. Recently it has become the daily driver in the porsche lineup, the true gt 911 with all the luxury and trimmings but that wasnt always the case with the turbo. In front, the 580horse porsche 911 turbo s, left, and 700hp 911 gt2 rs. There are many variants of the 911, and you can fork over just as much as an r8 even more in the case of the 911. Nothing elsed drives or feels like a 911 and once you have had one, you are ruined for all other cars. The rear of the 911 turbo s body has an appropriately powerful design and is 20mm wider than that of its predecessor. Space is probably one of the biggest reasons people think the 911 cant be a daily driver.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 205 2014 911 models nationwide. The 2017 porsche 911 gts is a supercarslaying parts bin. Hardtop or droptop, the 911 turbo s offers supercar performance with daily driver. I have been looking for a budget, ok, cheap 996 for a little while as i missed having a 911 and the aircooled one has migrated outside my budget shortly after i sold my last one. There are entire racing series built upon it, and its the ultimate supercar daily driver. Anyone who has a porsche as their daily driver, id love. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is motortrend s 2019 best. The porsche 911 is a fourseater, but most 911 drivers agree that the rear seats are best suited for your coat or bag. Critics agree, porsche 911 turbo s is the ultimate daily.
Given the choice of pretty much any 911 to drive, the turbo s was an. However, for brief, glorious bursts between corners i. Is the addition of two turbos to the base 911 one step too far. That car is pretty much as good as a 996 twin turbo, until a long straight appears. The 911 turbo s is a true jackofalltrades, indifferent to every role, and remarkably proficient. Recognizing this is a ferrari forum, i will suggest the 991 turbo not the turbo s as the perfect daily driver. This was the first allnew 911, which had a completely new chassis, and a new watercooled engine to the horror of. News best price program to find the best local prices on the 911. Why you should buy a porsche 911 turbo s instead of the gt3 rs. Critics agree, porsche 911 turbo s is the ultimate daily driver by joel patel august 8, 2017 whether its grand touring or setting blistering zero to 60 mph times, the 911 turbo s is a car thats tough to beat, says forbes. It looks, sounds, feels, and evokes emotion like a 911. Meet the man who dailydrives a 725,000mile 1976 porsche. The 2017 porsche 911 gts is a supercarslaying parts bin special daily driver.
Porsche 911 carrera 4 the ultimate daily driver wardsauto. In truth, there are a lot of reasons that daily driving a 997 is a fantastic idea. Its the fifth porsche to win the award since 2007 and the fourth 911the cayman s drove off with the trophy back in 2009. The cayman is a lovely car, no doubt but it is superboring compared to the 911. Well, for a few blissful months after i bought my 987 cayman my answer was yes. The guys at smoking tire got their hands on the allnew 992 turbo s. As fun as the 911 is to race around a track, its also a very comfortable daily driver. The 2003 porsche 911 turbo is an exciting mixture of power and control. Having said that if i was in the market for a porsche as a daily today i would buy the newest 911 turbo i could afford and use that, i am 10 years older.
I wanted the porsche 911 sport classic from the first spy shot i saw of it. The 911 turbo and by extension, the turbo s has always struck me as the doitall model in. Porsche introduces new 911 turbo s porsche centre calgary. How to buy the perfect porsche 911 to suit your driving wants and. Other owners are throwing caution to the wind and using these cars as they were intended, trusting in stuttgart s quality and engineering and letting the rest just sort itself out. The modern ones water cooled, real air conditioning, etc were comfortable and much better suited to being a daily driver than the classics.
The 2010 porsche 911 turbo is the seventh generation of the iconic sports car. The porsche 911 turbo s has a special status in the supercar realm and thats because it packs two other assets on top of its impressive gofast numbers. Meet the man who dailydrives a 725,000mile 1976 porsche 911 turbo the original turbo was so challenging, they call it the widowmaker. The 2016 porsche 911 carrera, carrera 4 and targa 4 models are motivated by a 3. All turbo and turbo s models are allwheel drive and deliver over. The 2016 porsche 911 turbo s is the first 911 ever to crack 3. One afternoon, i tossed my luggage into the trunk and drove 400 miles on the highway. Be it the 350horsepower carrera or the mighty turbo s, theres always the feeling of exhilaration when.
In terms of porsche models that get us going, this is the one that sits on top of the range. The 911s biggest generational change was the type 996 launched in 1998. Even the convertible version of the porsche 911 turbo s offers supercar performance with daily driver versatility. Other owners are throwing caution to the wind and using these cars as they were intended, trusting in stuttgarts quality and engineering and letting the rest just sort itself out. If theres a fault with the turbo s, its that the chassis can be a little too firm for daily driving. As good as its proved as a daily driver, it was defeated by a trip to. Porsche 911 turbo s vs 911 carrera 4 s vs 911 gts top gear. I have considered the thought of buying a boxster, but i am 65 tall and not the right fit. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is motortrend s 2019 best drivers car. The 911 turbo s lets you drive as fast as you dare, brake as hard as you can, and turn as much as you wish get the full story right here. Originally the idea was to get one as an autoxtrack car but the idea morphed into using one as a daily driver after a particularly painful episode of evo driving. Ruby star porsche 911 gt2 rs is a daily driver, owner has. Especially in urban areas like san francisco and silicon valley where 911s are a relatively common sight, it wont attract the attention any ferrari will, or a gt3 with its big, fixed wing.
Is a used porsche cayman a good choice for a daily driver. The 911 turbo and turbo s have been the posterboys for the brand. This is a valid concern but for most people, there is enough space for everyday driving. In back, a pair of 520horse, naturallyaspirated porsche 911 gt3 rs. Here are my thoughts on daily driving a carrera 4s. The porsche 911 turbo could easily be your only car, daily. And it was a truly fantastic daily driver during that time, even though it was march in chicago. Enter bill maceachern, a canadian who has amassed no less than 725,000 miles on his daily driven 911. Even the convertible version of the porsche 911 turbo s offers supercar performance with dailydriver versatility.
Critics agree, porsche 911 turbo s is the ultimate daily driver by joel patel august 8, 2017 whether it s grand touring or setting blistering zero to 60 mph times, the 911 turbo s is a car that s tough to beat, says forbes. I have used my 73 911 as a daily driver and commuted in it all through a couple of nz winters 515 degrees c and summers 1530 degrees c. Although some may see it as crazy, i think its great for what it provides. Anyone who has experience with a porsche as a daily driver, id love to hear about your experience. As much as we like being at the forefront lets start with the rear, where the heart of every 911 has beaten since 1963 and the heart of every 911 turbo since 1974. But daily driving a 911 turbo has proven to be an achievable prospect. As the years have passed the porsche 911 turbo has been overtaken by more potent raceready models, but that now means it can work as a daily driver. Ruby star porsche 911 gt2 rs is a daily driver, owner has 10,000mile 918 spyder. Commute is about 20 miles one way, half of which bumper to bumper 515 mph stuff. I have a daily driver mercedes benz 300sd it has a turbo,ha, ha, but have a need for rewarding myself and get back to enjoying my passion for porsche cars.
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