2020 Porsche 992 Carrera 4S on Tail of The Dragon! - One Take

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The 2020 Carrera 4S is the AWD variant of the all-new 992-generation of Porsche 911. With a twin-turbo 3.0L flat-six engine making 443 hp, it's got the power to hit sixty in under three seconds and crack 190 at the top end. There's a new 8-speed PDK gearbox, a new interior, and a new sound.
To get this video, Porsche flew me to Stuttgart, gave me a Carrera 4S, which I drove to Leipzig. We then put the cars on the plane, which we also got on, and flew to Cincinatti, to then drive the cars to Tail of the Dragon, and eventually, to Atlanta. Porsche Cars NA covered the expenses of all that so I could make this video.

[@mattd.8775]

I'm really enjoying the way these One Takes are now. I like Zach still doing the OG style of people's cool cars, then having you every once in a while with a car that you have had time with. Really diggin how things are going here.

[@tylerbetthauser7647]

I feel like alot of people still just watch for Matt though

[@Addison0526]

@@tylerbetthauser7647 yeah, I do. Nothing personal with Zach,, he seemed pretty good at doing the one takes. I just like Matt's commentary.

[@jareknowak8712]

Zack is ok, but He does not push the cars as hard as Matt. Thats the problem i think.

[@clydefrog4959]

I miss the old style tho

[@brandonabbott95]

I agree, I think Zach is the shit and then Matt breaks it up with some dope ass reviews of sweet cars now and then. Plus he still does the podcast, there's plenty of content of Matt to watch on KZbin.

[@LUNCHMONEY4numbers]

Crazy to think today's Carrera has as much horsepower as the legendary 959 and as quick to 60 as the Aventador

[@mvp1431]

A standard aventador can do 2.7 I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure this car cant go under 3. I think 3 is the best motor trend got

[@Anonymous-qj3ry]

@@mvp1431 I thought the aventador was 2.9. I could be wrong though

[@kraenk12]

@@mvp1431 The 2S can do 3.0s on a drag strip. This might be even faster.

[@mvp1431]

Just so we know for reference. I looked up the times in 2012 both r&t and motor trend got 2.7 seconds to 60.

[@mvp1431]

@@kraenk12 yah it's possible 3 tenths is a lot though. That Lamborghini always needed a proper dct

[@YesSir34]

props to the box truck driver for letting you by!! so cool! cant wait to see future trims of the 992!

[@brunobegic3841]

That scalpel/knife analogy was spot on

[@TS-wp3wt]

Sounds good for a turbo. People like to complain about the sound but it’s pretty decent in my opinion.

[@jomaha9227]

Sounds surprisingly good. Better than 997 TT and other older Turbos.

[@NotThisChris]

IDK my idea of a turbo sounding good is the F40

[@Fluterra]

Not as good as the AMG GT!

[@shooter813]

I don't get the "for a turbo" qualifier... What makes FI engines not sound as good their NA counterparts?

[@TS-wp3wt]

shooter813 turbo’s muffle the sound which usually results in a quieter and less unique sound.

[@gjrip]

"...and grips like a billygoat when you go to squirt out of a corner." Protect this man.

[@ethan_testdriver2126]

Having just started to do some car review videos of my own, I cannot exaggerate how hard it is to do what Matt is doing in this video, i.e. speaking to camera in a cogent way while also driving at a decent pace on a road that he doesn't know like the back of his hand. It's genuinely impressive, and it speaks to his experience and his quality as a driver and a presenter. In summary, Matt is the shit!

[@AgrsvMediocrity]

Ethan_TestDriver , well....I agree, however....he wasn’t controlling the car THAT well, as evident from every exterior shot he’s either on or across the yellow lines, a huge no-no on the dragon u less you want to harm motorcycle drivers coming the other way.

[@papat9099]

@@AgrsvMediocrity👉 ..I thought Mat drove exceptional and the content of his video is entertaining.👌 SUBSCRIBED & CLICKED ON BELL 🔔

[@pascutia]

For a turbocharged engine, it sounds fantastic!! Someone over at M should find out how Porsche tunes their exhausts!

[@3oooday]

Exactly the M cars nowadays sound really synthetic , especially the v8's in person :/ miss the v8 from the e92 m3 that was epic , on a side note AMG also how to make turbocharged engines sound good

[@YK-fj5bj]

Alex Pascutiu I’m surprised! Much better than the 718 4-pot.

[@LRS7B]

With the *M* 6 Cylinder essentially being two 3 Cylinders with a turbo each, they’ll never really make that engine sound fantastic

[@aaronoliver2235]

I'm sure they've tried

[@M_773]

@@YK-fj5bj the 718 was really nice for a 4cyl imo, it's just that there's no 4cyl that can beat the sound of a Porsche flat 6

[@JDSFLA]

5:27 "11 miles and 99 corners". Not even close. 318 curves in 11 miles. I rode it several times on my Kawasaki back in 2008. Entertaining video, and you put together quite an adventure.

[@willeubanks4957]

As someone who lives in Knoxville about 45 mins from the Dragon I've been dying to see you film a video there

[@rodgersb1248]

Will Eubanks do you also find it funny when outsiders call it “tail of the dragon” instead of just “the dragon” or is that just me?😅

[@bulldawgtrucker7119]

Bailey Rodgers I’m from Georgia and used to visit a good bit. That also annoys me for some reason. It works for Killboy tho! He’s the only one I allow to get away with it. Lol

[@jareknowak8712]

May i ask You about how does Your RC feels in canyons? Is it 2.0T, V6 or F?

[@nitroram33]

@@rodgersb1248 I refuse to call it Tail of the Dragon because the Johnsons are asshats.

[@willeubanks4957]

@@jareknowak8712 I'm poor. I used to have the SC300 next to it but now I have a manual 2011 Honda CR-Z but the CR-Z is actually a pretty amazing and relativity unknown car. It has very little body roll. Most of the time the tires are the limiting factor and not the car itself

[@fredhassenDogtraining]

Best video out there that shows realistic sounds and downshifts because you can’t just do a million miles an hour the whole time on that road.

[@trickz901]

The one we have all patiently been waiting for, or maybe that was just me.

[@666shredordie]

318 corners in 11 miles 👍

[@Jekylnhyde55]

We live in Charlotte, about 2.5 hrs from TOTD. My son and I take our Mk4 R32 and TT there several times a year, especially Wookies in the Woods. It's a blast! Glad you visited Matt! 👍👍

[@Nick22257]

Thank you for including the footage of them getting loaded up! Really awesome content. As soon as i get a new car im planning a trip to the smokies😍 and obviously the 992 was awesome as well

[@wethenorth4378]

haha Matt was tired of getting trash press cars so he went straight to the factory to get first dibs lol love the content

[@natemallory9141]

This review screams “Grand Tourer” all day.

[@StellarGale]

Yeah, it is, tho not as Grand as Turbo, but still very good.

[@lukaposeidon8490]

@@StellarGale What do you mean not as grand as turbo? This would definetly be more.

[@StellarGale]

@@lukaposeidon8490 I mean, you can consider both Carrera and Turbo as grand tourer, just Turbo is greater tourer, because it's faster and will probably have even more features.

[@lukaposeidon8490]

@@StellarGale Let's say u can consider both. The turbo wouldn't be better as it would be less comfortable than the carrera and you don't need more peformance than this for a grand tourer. This is already supercar levels of speed or near supercar. Does 11 seconds 1/4mile. Anything faster than that probably means that you are looking for a supercar instead of a gt. And talking about the current turbo this one has way more tech and is more comfortable.

[@StellarGale]

@@lukaposeidon8490 why would it be less comfortable than Carrera? And 911s are by design super quick in a straight line, they don't need to be rough and crazy supercars to go fast.

[@patrickbyr]

I just can't get enough TST. I started listening to the pod a couple of years ago but I'm working my way through all this youtube content. I haven't watched TV in months. Really need to get myself down to the Tail of the Dragon. Can't believe the lack of traffic you faced. I'm ten min in and you haven't had a car in front of you yet. Lucky guy!

[@kevinhibbard320]

Idk what people are complaining about, this thing sounds amazing on board.

[@KUROSHURA]

Thé 992 sounds fucking phenomenal for a turbo car. Damn that engine sound is intoxicating.

[@hovnojede010101]

The final video bit was oddly satisfying and calming with that music

[@V_I_S_I]

yeah I need that extended ASMR cut

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

Thank you, Matt for letting us who will probably never get to drive these awesome cars, live vicariously through your videos.

[@jomaha9227]

I love the new spoiler. Looks so good how it wraps all the way across like that.

[@yash2777]

Can't wait for the 2020 911 GT Series!

[@barryjohnson5288]

They need to bulid a GT1 this time.

[@palmermonsen9098]

@@barryjohnson5288 that wasn't really a 911 though, it was a le mans prototype

[@barryjohnson5288]

@@palmermonsen9098 still like to see them make one.

[@palmermonsen9098]

@@barryjohnson5288 me to, it would make a great car to slot between the 992 gt cars and a 918 successor (especially if it has a manual)

[@barryjohnson5288]

@@palmermonsen9098 I'd give it a Sequential manual like a racecar.

[@kojack635]

Man this thing sounds great. I need to visit the dragon again soon.

[@meteormedia7021]

I've driven the 992 4S at a launch event on Porsche's Leipzig cicuit and the handling is just otherworldly. I especially liked the sheer amount of thight corner grip and that the awd system is essetially rear-wheel drive except when you need it to pull you back on track. It just works perfectly. Absolutely in love with the 992.

[@paulm6481]

Man how Matt talks and drives at same time is amazing. Great stuff

[@herberthans7015]

"What a road. Can we talk about this road? This is a road" Thank your for sharing the knowlege Farah, I thought this was a roman aqueduct you were driving on.

[@herberthans7015]

also thanks for making a longer video. this road really deserved it. please do a just the noise video on the autobahn next time you're there.

[@CarlosTorres-nu5ku]

Matt great review ! I bought a 4S a couple of months ago and can’t stop driving it. Have put 3k miles and your comments and observations are spot on. Best 911 of several I have been fortunate to own, great combination of sport and comfortable usability. And the grip and stability on the wet on the 992’s Wet Mode is incredible. Keep driving

[@qikqbn77]

Matt!! Congrats on seeing your plans work out and making more time for special trips and press cars. Amazing to see you invited by Porsche for such an amazing experience. An experience many of us would consider a bucket list experience. Thank you for sharing this awesome adventure with us. So great to watch your "Porsche" Journey from one takes driving other peoples Porsche, to ownership of your own 911, to now a multi-continent car journalist who get's paid to visit the Porsche factory and ship their latest and greatest to the states! So cool! Congrats!

[@franciscoturrillodubois7069]

Incredible experience! Thanks for sharing!

[@RK_Motorsports]

It’s 11 miles, 318 corners.

[@codyedsall9459]

I was going to correct that if no one else had. It's worth knowing.

[@Malficion]

Texas, 20 miles, 1 bend... To give way for an underpass.

[@daffodildeb]

And a lousy 30 mph speed limit, enforced! Not my kind of road.

[@gregwhite5027]

daffodildeb the laws of physics prevents you from doing much more, so that’s not a concern.

[@RK_Motorsports]

daffodildeb Yeah, there’s plenty of areas where those two things don’t apply. I’ve enjoyed every time I went greatly

[@FishingBenB]

I'm glad you had fun here. I consider myself truly lucky to live here.

[@dvran]

Looking good Matt! Keep up the workouts! 👍🏿

[@Dolby109]

Great video! Tail of the Dragon is still my favorite road, I've been 4 times, and I've managed to have relatively good luck each time. Once I went on a Tuesday while the fam was vacationing in Gatlinburg and rain Tail 5 times (3 up 2 down) and did a lap of the Cherohala skyway loop...one of the best days ever, even though I had to change my brakes in an advance auto parts parking lot because I put em down to the metal.

[@apolloandratti7922]

Cherohala Skyway and Hellbender nearby are epic

[@oaktree6333]

Apollo Andratti I know IDK why no one does videos there.

[@andrewromain7756]

Cherohala is fun, but it's so open that you need to go Way faster than you should to have the same amount of fun as on the Dragon.

[@aquilaarroyo6077]

Amazing work!! love the driving and especially liked that you included video of how the car was transported too! very interesting to watch!

[@PRRrailfan]

One of the most entertaining One Takes! I love the Tail of the Dragon! If you like that road, you should definitely check out more of the roads between NC and TN, and even into VA. Lots of fantastic driving!

[@11jdstein]

What a fantastic demonstration of what this car and brand can do. Thank you for taking us along!

[@Gautam454]

The new 992 looks amazing! Porsche doing what they do best!

[@rk12968]

"riding that wave of torque" - no one makes car driving come to life quite like Matt. Keep it up!

[@dicknodnfs]

For you Matt, this is an old video. But if I want definitive Porsche content and honest critique, I always pull up this channel. Thank you for using the shifty hands steering technique. 4S is a no brainer option to the Turbo. Best wishes and very well done.

[@FalconXE302]

Gotta love an old school guy that actually writes... by hand... his notes on a notepad... now that's a trust worthy guy.

[@toejamr1]

Yes, because writing on a pad makes people inherently trustworthy... lol

[@FalconXE302]

@@toejamr1 ... the point being we know he's just not blabbing words that pop in his head to fill a KZbin video, like so many 'automotive influencers' do these days... we know he has thought about it and made a record. The writing could equally have been electronic notes.

[@jryalls]

Love the 8 inch chef knife comparison.

[@jareknowak8712]

Nice car, nice road, nice video, good job Matt! Thank You!

[@aceofspades6667]

We lived in Maryville TN for 2 years and I would drive an NC Miata every weekend through the dragon and cades cove. Ram Jam - Black Betty was the perfect tunes for that drive.

[@michaelcuff5780]

Great video as usual. The car is awesome. Good to see again Matt. Keep up the great vids. Thank you kind sir.

[@burtdemill9393]

Matt, excellent production! Great car, great storyline. Very well done, feels like old school Top Gear episodes.

[@KarelKahula]

Great video as always, Matt!

[@timmietz]

Actually, that’s a great point! I would love to see a comparison test between a 9924S and a 997.2 turbo S. Let’s see how much progress we really made in 8 years or not…

[@miketheman4341]

We already have those numbers.

[@Terre328]

I was thinking of that as well. Would make neat content

[@JoJoJoker]

Totally. I prefer the 997.2 TS.

[@trevorleggo1777]

That was quick, effortless...

[@bashjustbash4475]

Gosh. I rarely, rarely comment on videos. I've got family who works for Porsche - so those cars have been in my life practically since I was born 50 years ago. Impressive and proud to see how far the 911 has come along - and good on them for such hospitality - and good on you for such a treat work-wise... groovy video in many ways, ending soundtrack and visuals too. Good show, good show... best wishes - cheers!

[@gerhardhillmann1]

It's great to drive Monday through Friday, it does get busy on the weekends.

[@whoarie]

Nice to see you back Mat..good job.

[@donaldbarron7916]

Awesome show

[@alekschify]

Awesome review and a great intro, Matt!

[@livingonawhim]

Just picked up one of these! So good!

[@cozza819]

Damn that's an impressive trip.

[@Dem1g0ds]

Wow what an experience!! Awesome man!

[@Chunkychucky]

I’m so happy you enjoyed your car, and that it didn’t suffer the active engine mount malfunction problem... or eject it’s coolant everywhere when you’re driving down the road, both of which my friend’s car did after 3k miles!

[@ronstopfer2315]

Chunkychucky a 992?

[@DrMcMoist]

It looks like it handles beautifully.

[@paulm6481]

Great video, and driving and story. Lovely.

[@Chewygsxr]

Best video to date Matt, I go back to your Fiesta ST days, that’s why I bought one in 14, it has 72,000 miles on it, and it’s still running strong, with the goodies that I have, I love embarrassing people, what I wouldn’t give to drive a modern Porsche, keep up the great work. The Fiesta Flash. 🤙🏼

[@PapaG603]

Dope color too

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

Great cruise on the Dragon.!! Love how the car is packed on board a Kalitta Air Service 747..!! Who knows who Connie Kalitta is????

[@daveshaw9344]

That side profile shot is gorgeous These cars are a dime a dozen in KZbin videos but in person these new 911s always catch my eye

[@nastang87xx]

I got to drive one of these a few months ago at a private event before even journalists could get their hands on them. This car is SO effin good. The chassis is truly magic.

[@Predator0220]

Matt, Awesome to see you on the east coast ! Tail of the Dragon is a solid choice of road here in TN. There is another up near the Bristol Racetrack called the snake, aka Highway 421. We regularly have the local Exotics and Corvettes running around on it as well as some tuners and bikes.

[@Ferraridude13]

SmokingTire has such a comprehensive library. So much great info on such a wide array of enthusiast cars

[@jkoravos]

Awesome vid, Matt!

[@hendrixkiflom7317]

love the carrera 4s!

[@slaWterCH]

What a road. Definitely on my bucket list!

[@matthewcurtis3759]

Glad to see some East Coast love. The Dragon and the Devil's Triangle are fantastic roads.

[@FlyFishMike_]

oh the whoosh!! Well Done Matt. listening since 2015!

[@FlyFishMike_]

Do you not rev it out because of work, or do you not rev it out because it's 'hometown' and a nice drive...revisited?

[@Buzzywhumpa]

That b-roll was sublime

[@DjNikGnashers]

The whole of the midlands here in England (Yorkshire especially) is exactly like those roads, and if anything more undulating (ie more up & downy too, as well as twisty). You would love it.

[@Acquit808]

What an epic road. I miss driving it in my NA Miata back in the day. 992 seemed perfectly at home out in the canyons as well.

[@FourMaxK1]

Very Good video! Like your vid's, love Porsche, love the Dragon. Just for the record - 318 turns in 11 miles - ridden it many times. Keep up the great work!

[@scotts1409]

what a great video- thanks!

[@johncrazy8756]

love these cars!!

[@Greywolf40BD]

Tail of the Dragon. Got to spend two weekends in Fontana village. Took my '09 mini Cooper s there. It's not a Porsche but it's damn fun to drive! Great road!

[@astronmr20]

That's a great car for the Tail!

[@gregblack8550]

Not sure that a Porsche would have been any more fun. I went from a 2002 Miata to a 2015 mustang gt then back to a 2010 . I missed the small car fun and do realize the mustang and Porsche are not apples to apples or even close.

[@gregblack8550]

Forgot to say 2010 Miata.

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

Any car you put love into is a fun car. 👍

[@MrGflan]

Bill I’ve got a Owen upgrade turbo 2012 mini and I can’t wait to explore the dragon soon!!

[@danmurphy1994]

Thanks for the cologne george and matt!

[@adamfrost9048]

Love the DHL loading section at the end

[@coreymitchell2756]

That's what one calls a Cross Continental Roadtrip!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ItsAtomFit]

i literally could be hearing this engine for days

[@cascadian19]

992 is just an unbelievable car.

[@shelloiluk]

I got a 992 S last month here in the U.K. I love it. Had 4 Porsches product prior to this however this is my favourite.

[@jhrodriguez08]

Amazing Journey!!

[@frankly5171]

The most useful reviews for the average enthusiasts. Awesome job, keep it up!

[@renerobes30]

Was there in my '19 C4S this summer and ran the Dragon up and down for a few hours. Was able to keep up with the motorcycles in front of me and wasn't even stressing the car. I enjoyed rowing my 7M. You can keep your PDK (even though I'm probably in the minority). The torque is plentiful down low. Mine has the OEM Michelins and they drove great even in the rain (it rained 30 inches over normal in some places near the Dragon). Perfect car for a the place. I don't mind the overdrive 7th, it real good for the interstate, 29+mpg, 24 mpg combined.

[@mrlionkingTV]

damn hes hittin them roads nice

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

Mat, maybe it's just me, but I think you don't have to explain yourself for doing your best to deliver top notch content to us. Just choosy best possible options that you can regardless if it's a fan car or a trip like that. We will be happy and watch it. I know I will.

[@addisondavis851]

I really enjoyed the b roll of getting the cars packed/ on the plane. Great review and showcase of the dragon. But totally a baller way to get press cars to the states

[@SWFlowseeker]

Beautiful car

[@CryptoJoeTrading]

it sounds really good damn

[@BPawn6]

"...too invested in his pace" hilarious! Great vid - road is just awesome! The Dragon is much prettier, and nicer than your CA road you usually film on. Trees remind me of old Hockenheim...with more curves... I drove my first 911 over the weekend - 2012 991.1 - I'm convinced!

[@mikewhite1489]

That's some solid B roll.

[@richardherron7670]

Great video great demonstration superb car I'm jealous I wish I was driving it

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Oh joy. We are going to miss this.....

[@PracticalReformation]

Awesome! I just took my 2004 Solara on the dragon last month 😆 It was also my first experience with the dragon. Amazing road to drive at speed.