A convertible that goes 205 MPH: The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

[@macstone9719]

This is the one for me. The automobile was invented as an open vehicle. Every sensation is trippled.

[@christopherholbrook6504]

Welcome back. Glad to see that you've recovered and are back to reviewing cars yourself again. We missed you.

[@aviator-kn8zq]

The red one in the previous episode looked so good. But i feel this is the best looking modern 911 Turbo. The shape from any angle screams retro.

[@Porsche1995]

Porsche on one of their Instagram pages is promoting the Turbo S of course. They used a lava orange type color on a Turbo S convertible for press pictures and it looks amazing!

[@aznvermilion8177]

Agree

[@snmthecloser]

Happy to see you’re up and walking again. I broke my ankle and tore the ligament in my ankle clean off and I remember how awful the two surgeries and months of physical therapy were, and I’m sure your injury was far worse. Go Motoman go!

[@MotoManTV]

Sounds like you had one hell of a recovery . . . Glad to hear you persevered!

[@rossdonison4999]

First of all, love your reviews. You get into details and specs as well as real-world driving feel and experience like no one else. The shots of you performing a launch control were hilarious. I watched that several times and loved your reactions. Also, details like the battery info and the roof info is something no one else seems to have spent any time on. Well done, as always. A couple of minor comments: 1) You have mentioned the additional $200 for “Power Steering Plus” a few times and talked about how surprising it is that they offer this as a priced option on a $200K+ car. The car DOES have power steering... and of course you know this. The “plus” version just offers MORE assist at lower speeds. And you know this too. I just want to point out that not everyone wants this in a sports car. I put this option on my 2019 Cayenne Turbo, but NOT on my 991 GTS. That’s the beauty of it being an “option”. I like the more linear, natural transition from low speed to high speed steering feel on my 911, but on my heavier, sporty-but-not-AS-sporty Cayenne I felt it would be a nice addition. I feel I was correct on both calls. The steering is a bit heavier at lower speeds in my 911, but it feels natural and likewise transmits beautiful feel at higher speeds. My Cayenne is more about comfort plus a much heavier vehicle so the extra assist at low speed is welcome. 2) You always detail all the extra options Porsche charges for: while I appreciate this, and it’s always good to call out a car manufacturer for over-pricing, I tend to feel that the way Porsche does this is not that bad of a thing. I look at it this way... to me, a Porsche represents a “bargain” on the super-car playing field, especially when compared to other high-end exotics with similar performance. Making individual options available, or not, may allow someone to spec a Turbo with fewer do-dads and nannies and save ten or fifteen grand. Personlly, I didn’t want “lane holding” or “adaptive cruise control” or PDK on my 911, but I’m a little old-fashioned. It gives a buyer a chance to spec out some performance goodies and save on some of the luxuries, without being forced to pay extra for them, if they so choose. You can also put the money elsewhere, to useless stuff, like I did, with full leather-backed buckets and LED lit 911 logos on the door sills (dumb, but I love it). Anyway, that’s my point... I applaud Porche for making it possible to spend the money where you want. And is it fair to compare the standard features to something like a Hyundai or Volvo (not slagging those brands, but they’re not in the same category as Porsche)? That’s all I’m saying. Great videos, great comments, and I’m really glad to see you back in action. Hope to see you here for a long time to come. Cheers

[@MotoManTV]

All kidding aside, I have said in other episodes that this is the modern day equivalent of a 'bespoke' car. One can truly customize the car anyway they want . . . That said, it is fun to present the many options and their related costs in this format.

[@TheAlphalimamike]

Your love for the aircrafts makes me watch the cars you show here. Welldone.

[@andrewipp426]

So glad that you have recovered and are back behind the wheel doing what you do so well tell us about cars and are completely honest and give all the subtle and not so subtle details! Welcome back

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, Andrew! Still have a long recovery ahead but slowly ramping back up at work.

[@andrewipp426]

I know you will put the NYC tenacity into your physical recovery. Make sure you take care of the emotional trauma as well, be strong, focused and patient... we are all rooting for you!!!

[@XLLR8ing2]

I love how Porsche makes subtle changes but the car looks modern and sporty. Great video

[@JMartinni]

IIRC what's 'Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur about' the lights isn't the function but the colour and the process of changing it out. The standard ones are silver and those are the only ones that are assembled on the line, if you choose the black ones the car fully assembled gets transferred over to the Porsche Manufaktur building where whatever you ordered gets changed out.

[@61akm]

10:09 the PDLS+ Matrix headlights are standard, but the blacked out version of the same headlights by Porsche Exklusive Manufaktur are optional

[@FoodyTunes]

Great to have you back!!!

[@padbender2972]

Moto-man...thanks for another great video. This the first one to capture the black-bordeau interior in all its spender. I now have chosen this for my black Turbo build. Cheers!

[@jmcarbone2754]

Great to have you back! Awesome car.

[@AlexanderdePooter]

The 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is the king 👑

[@LlyleHunter]

By George he’s back! Welcome back George!

[@williecowart981]

When will this car be available in the USA? I want one but I don’t want the 2019 model. I want the 2021.

[@Pedro-vh4yz]

This car is amazingly amazing and I'm amazingly broke

[@matthewhankins729]

✋🏾

[@IamJay02]

@@matthewhankins729 🤏🏿

[@lexuslife9751]

Great video, absolutely gorgeous vehicle perfect color combo!! I absolutely loved your hilarious reactions to the cost of the options !!thank you very much

[@1_andonly_1]

Is the red coupe Carmine red or Guard red? On the website the carmine red looks more metallic burgundy.

[@RB-xv4si]

Ty H it was carmine red

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

Love this car! Great video once again!

[@leeraymer166]

Wow, what a car. I would definitely want the 992 in the Cabriolet over the standard 992 hard top. That is the perfect color white to set off the red interior. Great review as always MotoMan!

[@MotoManTV]

This color combo has gotten a lot of conflicting opinions. Most of the guys around the airport didn't like the red. I felt the red is a MUCH better contrast to white than a black roof and a tan interior.

[@robertbonefant8271]

I do so enjoy having you back! Stay healthy.

[@MotoManTV]

Thanks, Robert . . . Good to be back!

[@Rodo1586]

These videos are wonderful. Doug DeMiro who? When in Apple CarPlay using, say, Google maps, will the Google map appear in the nav screen in the instrument cluster?

[@rubioalejo]

Great meticulous review!! Santa Maria Madre De Dios!! This new generation 992 is the synthetic version in the 911’s history...what a cold device. Thank you for come back MotoMan!

[@rmgf1005]

Great to see you back. I hope you'll do a review on the C8 Convertible if they ever get to building them.

[@mxtv1258]

I would like to see that too👍👍👍I love both cars but would hopefully buy both as coupes in the next few years😇😇😇

[@methmeier]

The problem with it is the lag between systems and it drastically (huge emphasis on drastically) reduces the reliability of the vehicle. That is why most people don't like the stop start engine system.

[@jumboJetPilot]

They really should do the red top and interior in a darker shade of red. Red - anything red (glass, plastic, fabric, leather, paint, etc.) has selenium in it and selenium sun fades with time. That light red will become pink over time. At least a darker shade of red would first face to a more standard red before going pink. A darker shade of burgundy would delay that process.

[@echtogammut]

We know they setup the transmission to handle a hybrid series powertrain. My guess is we will see an electrically boosted version of 992.3 in the near future. It will give you a couple miles of electric only power, in order to avoid downtown London tolls (important for Porsche cheap skates), but will also give you some ridiculous HP and Torque boost that will make no sense to anyone that isn't taking it to the drag strip.

[@seattimetv]

So glad you are feeling better. Turbo guys rejoice. But know that the GT3 is on the way!!!

[@MotoManTV]

Kumo and I are anxiously awaiting its arrival.

[@Porschession]

Quick tip no. 134: Press the dictate-button on the far left of the steering wheel and say "I'm cold" - the system will then increase the temperature and switch on / off the AC if needed.

[@nigelbriggs3242]

Nice fit and finish at 14.00 😲

[@GY9944]

Good to see you again Mr.MotoMan

[@johnlarson3496]

I guess the big bump in power, indicates the end of non hybrid 911´s . Great UR back ....

[@LOTTIGROUP]

That's gonna be the next 911 with 700hp &700lbs of torque

[@primozkrajcar4144]

Nice to see you back behind the wheel! Nice review! Regarding the turbo the 930 interior is awesome to me 930 is still one of the best looking turbos (Bad Boys movie has something to do with that). Unfortunately the line between regular 992 and turbo is blurred, at least looks wise, because all 911 have wide body now. Where do we go from here? Like you said electrification probably, efficiency for sure.

[@JDoomingo5]

MotoMan, is this white cab PASM or SPASM (sports suspension -10mm)?

[@jasperhesterjr9362]

Thank you for good information

[@richdelgado3405]

I have seen some Porsche board posts regarding how far you can go with Porsche's Exclusive Manufaktur. You can do an awful lot, including custom paint jobs and the like. BUT it seems that Porsche has final say on what they'll let you get away with. They still want to retain both the allure and resale potential of the car, so if you ask them for Signal Orange or Oslo Blue for your Panamera, they might say fine. But if you ask for a color or color combination they don't "approve of", they won't do it for you; you'll then have to go after-market for the work you want done.

[@Mr120Man]

Welcome Back Motoman! Absolutely Beautiful car. My sister-in-law has one (when she let me drive it I will call you from the sound-barrier). Simply Awesome car & vid. Thanks!

[@MotoManTV]

Thanks! And I do miss this one . . . currently driving the Carrera S version of this - 443 HP - with a MANUAL! Episode shortly.

[@tw2210]

Welcome back! Great to see you on the mend. From UK 🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@MotoManTV]

Thank you, Tim . . . still a long recovery ahead but good to be driving again!

[@fredhassenDogtraining]

Love the new AC trick. I live in Vegas and you definitely need the air on when it’s 110 degrees and even the outside air is very hot. I have a 992 turbo s cab on order

[@GhostPrime21]

Finally a turbo video with quad tip exhaust instead of that oval tip with plastic diffuser edit: all turbo should be quadtipped

[@mauricegould7794]

Welcome back!! Don’t leave again man!!

[@MotoManTV]

Call Elon and tell him that:)

[@hyway62]

Hay motorman, i see the full tank gives u 317 miles thats pretty good. How much wud it cost to fill that tank.

[@mikeincognito]

I will like to point out that these are enthusiasts cars. That is why all the driver assistance components are optional, if you wish to keep the driving experience pure you can leave these out and have a car that have to be DRIVEN in all situations. Like don’t put any camera systems and you go can enjoy blind reverse parking in tricky spots and sweat and worry about cracking the rear diffuser every single time. Ah the name of the paint is not carrEra white…but CarrAra white like the marble.

[@hockeymann88]

I don't have the means for any of this stuff but I am a big Porsche fan, however, a convertible Turbo S just makes the word poser jump in my head. Speedster, doesn't seem to have that stigma but the Turbo S, I don't know, poser. Great video as always.

[@Rick2010100]

The AC makes not much sense when driving, but if you got grilled at a traffic light or traffic jam.

[@superfast30]

"Free" is incorrect. You're better off saying "included". Nice to have you back:)!

[@fragu123]

Such a fantastic location....👍👍👍

[@ianthomas7863]

Great car, great review, "nice to have U back, where U belong..." Thanks.

[@MotoManTV]

Thanks Ian, that means a lot . . .

[@cmacd8879]

I will join the others in welcoming Herr MM back - we missed your incomparable style. But I will agree to disagree on the "analog vs digital" analogy. A digital car just would not have re-arranged your facial muscles on a launch, as you demonstrated so well in this review. Better to say that the Turbo line is Porsche's version of American muscle, its all about low-down massive torque, plus the AWD to put down that torque at any time in any weather. The GT line is all about the Euro tradition of racing finesse, with super high revving NA motor, noise, and delicate 2WD balance. For a car intended to be tracked regularly, I would prefer the GT line, but for every day? The Turbo, without a doubt. Simply because you can use that 1900 rpm-and-up max torque in daily driving (even if just for a few seconds....), much more easily than a 9000 rpm redline.

[@fredianocappellaro7406]

GRANDE PORSCHE 👍 🇮🇹 👍 🔝🔝🔝

[@supercooled]

The Hyundai standard equipment reference was somewhat comical when you compare these two manufacturers but it's worth mentioning my $25k Kia probably has standard options that this Porsche doesn't. I wouldn't refuse one if it was gifted to me but for my money, I'd get a KIa Stinger.

[@cliftonfrey1174]

I think electrification will Aid in reducing any turbo lag and parasitic losses with drive belts.

[@cmacd8879]

Have you driven these cars?? There is no turbo lag; ALL torque is available as low as 1900 rpm, so you are always on boost immediately. The standard Carreras, yes there is lag because of the small engine and tuning, but not the big Turbo.

[@claw247]

I like the regular spoiler and exhaust better

[@conner.9262]

The turbo S coup would BE perfect IF ...... seeing as the rear seats drop for extra storage capacity .... like the McLaren 570 GT the rear window opens for easier access to put items into the back of the car ????? plus ... seeing as you have a reversing camera ..... why or why isn’t it linked with a switch that changes your internal mirror to a camera ???? Think think think ?

[@m3lowiesvlog715]

This car gives you bald head when you reached 205 😂

[@astorsimovitchlaw]

Love these two last reviews. As for the question you posed at the end of the video, I believe that the cars can get a little quicker, but with the relentless war on speed and performance, where can all that power be used, arguably not in the real world. The next frontier is efficiency, and the push to eliminate the ICE, which at some point, especially in Europe, is coming.

[@gregoryingraham2691]

I think one of the only ways they can improve in the future is to cut weight and add efficiency.

[@fb1907]

i wanna see the targa with brushed aluminum B pillar and center dual exhaust with slate grey exterior and red interior . !!!!

[@christianherreramartinez8376]

Maybe electric power with PDK of some sort, to provide real driving engament and lightweigth batteries.... Welcome back!!!

[@mister_ray]

991.2 GT3 prices are falling. Plus it is available in a manual. Redline 9,000!

[@mykevenable8180]

Anti-gravity !

[@Fluterra]

A base C Class has a tire temperature display! I agree that it’s cool, but it’s nothing of note on a $200K+ car.

[@MyWatchTherapy]

Awesome that you did launch control!! I have seen eight other reviews and this is the first time someone did it in the Turbo S. Just like you, this is the first thing I would do in that car. THANK YOU! And thank you for showing how it makes you %^&*%&@ feel!

[@MotoManTV]

True story from BTS . . . there were two takes of the Launch Control start . . . The one you see is the first one and VERY raw. The second one was more technical with an analysis after said start . . . Wasn't planning on using take one because of the expletives but once in the edit bay, it was abundantly clear we had to go with the first take:)

[@galaxiedance3135]

I have to admit....as a kid, I didn't like Porsche. My dentist always had them and BMW's. However, I have changed my mind gradually and I know they're probably the most well rounded sports car! I will buy a new one some day.... When the price is not an issue. Worried about when they go electric. Feel I might miss out on the age of internal combustion. Cuz I will only buy new. Beautiful car though!!!!!

[@MotoManTV]

Funny, I had a similar experience. Never liked them and my dentist had Mercedes & Porsche - will never forget his 928S. Then migrated to the Lotus world. After many years of dealing with their fits and starts of trying to revive a once great brand, I started this show and was taught how to drive a 911 properly . . . that is when I moved past any preconceived notions of Porsches and fell in love.

[@archiebrown6407]

Can you do a 0-60 test please

[@ironworkerwella1]

I was afraid that the cabriolet was slower than the coupe but now I see the numbers are the same...

[@stanoster4435]

WOW!!! Dream Car 👍🏻😍

[@hairyfishcakes]

Not a dream car but best car to own over all

[@felicianomedel]

This dude LOVES saying “Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur”

[@tuomasholo]

The thing I hate the most is the shifter. It looks too delicate.

[@erikrb5406]

640 is for the states unfortunatly, In Europe we have the fabricspecs, 650.

[@bmcallister1974]

I’ve gone 170 with the top down and the noise is deafening.

[@mohammedalbaker8963]

Hi there, when will it be available for immediate purchase in the market?

[@MotoManTV]

Late 2020.

[@ViralHub1]

300kgs heavier then the boxster S/gts! damn, im sticking with the boxster gts/s

[@vdynmx]

"Bist du fertig?" -> "Are you done/finished?" :) Use "Bist du bereit?"

[@Designcaj123]

Turbo s. The boss.

[@992turbos8]

Just not a fan of the cabs. I drive the 991.2 currently and bought the 992 as I’m thinking the 992.2 will be a hybrid as Porsche has up its shares of Rimac’s stock .

[@billiebleach7889]

I just can’t imagine paying 230,000$ for an automobile. It’s a truly wonderful machine, I enjoy seeing them on the road and I salute those lucky folks that buy one...but as for me, even if I had the budget, I probably wouldn’t be able to put down my signature. I mean, it IS a ton of money...actually it’s a bit over the top, really.

[@MotoManTV]

As I have discussed in many of my financial themed episodes, it's all ratios. kzbin.info/aero/PLF6ek7dWy48oxjOzUSoq5HRLvM2zl4YFk

[@braven7426]

I guess we'll have to wait for CarWow to slap a V Box in this thing.

[@dudleyhollister1556]

Cool

[@edwinremudaro7953]

As always you can option the Porsches until you die. Indeed most of the options should have been included for a 200K plus car. The price is now getting closer to the base McLaren.

[@andrewbiazis7453]

Think the 992.2 will refine the exterior design as the 991.2 did over the 991.1......I prefer the 991.2 as a sleeker design and not so rear heavy......

[@MistahWorldwide]

We still might have a 911 turbo s e hybrid down the line

[@turbos7780]

Abid Niaz too heavy no

[@zaheerkader7426]

Did you vbox it?

[@LOTTIGROUP]

Well i think its gonna be a TURBO E-HYBID S next. Or we could call it the 911 77 edition 🤔700hp & 700lbs of torque 🤗🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️.0-60 in 2.3sec.🤩👍🏾. Cost $250k

[@bmcallister1974]

Back your sear up a bit bro haha

[@aliabbas-ps4ii]

Tire temperature guage... just like a Bugatti

[@lestatelvampir69]

Now the big question: 992 Turbo S or McLaren 720S?

[@olivergrizzly6346]

992 Turbo all day long

[@ahmedal-oraifi8926]

Víctor González turbo all the way

[@MotoManTV]

And twice on Sunday.

[@turbos7780]

Víctor González turbo

[@turbos7780]

Víctor González the turbo is more lowkey and more practical

[@speakingtruths4215]

The AMG GTR Roadster blows this away in sound and looks. The 911 Turbo S is a great car, but it’s nowhere near as exclusive as the GTR, either. These things matter to me when I’m paying 220k plus for a motor vehicle.

[@gtb5]

Did I see 5 MPG?

[@MotoManTV]

I've done 32 MPG average many a time in 911s . . .

[@Fluterra]

Only 2 speaker grills are metal with the Burmester?! That is SO LAME. Mercedes Burmester is all metal grills, they look way way better.

[@nickcottier4592]

992 what’s next? 993. Back to the future?

[@vandecar15]

Nick Cottier my guess is the 994 or the 998. Only numbers really left.

[@GarthLovesTRAVEL]

I believe this is the last 911 to be powered by gas only. The next 911 generation will be a hybrid and then full electric.

[@0Turbox]

Nah, not a 911. Not with the weight of today's batteries.

[@cleverusernamecl5532]

Doug Demuro called and wants his personality back.

[@omerturk3943]

Now the euro collapsed should be much cheaper

[@diamondlord354]

It will become a hybrid with a Taycan battery performance & small efficient 2.0L turbo engine

[@johnmcateer8157]

Mild hybrid systems is the next place they're going to go

[@knobexploitmusicelectronic9218]

Funny it has a German environmental sticker on the windshield...

[@bigsmalls8354]

200k but those rims don’t scream Porsche

[@francismartin2427]

Next stop total electric 992