Everyone talks about Chris Harris but I like this guy too. They actually review things pretty similarly!
@mtr3249 жыл бұрын
TheBlurReturns16 A little too similarly if you ask me. This guys is great but I prefer watching Chris give it "the full potatoes".
@avishardutta25789 жыл бұрын
TheBlurReturns16 I woudnt want to compare but i love Jethro's no-nonsense 'Hot' laps where is he keeps the car right at the edge of grip.I love Harris a lot,and all those beautiful drifts but i would love to see more very clean hot laps too in every review.Not saying he cant,because as we have seen in his Goodwood racing videos,he knows how to extract every last bit of grip from whatever he drives.
@longtailgt9 жыл бұрын
TheBlurReturns16 Thats because Jethro and Chris are long time mates, and even used to work together on Drivers Republic. Many a times you will find Chris talking about Jethro in his videos and vice-versa.
@mtr3249 жыл бұрын
Avishar Dutta Agreed! I'm glad you know your CHOC vids. Some people say he does too much 'hoonage" but the Goodwood Revival video shows just how talented he is. I just love watching CH dance the F12 around Anglesey as he "shags some tires" in slo motion at 1080p.
@radost05149 жыл бұрын
TheBlurReturns16 i like this guy more!
@jamietherooster9 жыл бұрын
Finally a man who knows how to drive a 911 turbo, so many reviews and testers simply do not drive it to its full potential, it is a different car to the other mid engined cars and should be treated as such, just goes to show, when you know how to use it, the 911 turbo is untouchable.
@petersothern29096 жыл бұрын
jamietherooster it's the best car on the planet!
@just_cade6 жыл бұрын
Best car ever made.
@speedsenzazn9 жыл бұрын
"This Turbo S have no technical support, no extra tires to throw at it, and not a single engineer's laptop went anywhere near it." HAHA! Sounds like a jab at Woking and Maranello. Stuttgart has this hands-down!
@longtailgt9 жыл бұрын
SPEED senz AZN Same thing happened with 918 Spyder. McLaren and Ferrari were with multiple sets of tyres, technicians and track setups etc. Porsche be like "here's the key. Drop the car back when you're done"
@speedsenzazn9 жыл бұрын
I concur. My comment was an exact reference to a KZbin vid from MotorTrend in regards to the 918 v P1 v LaFerrari (sans LaFerrari).
@mattromanes9 жыл бұрын
SPEED senz AZN That comparison was pointless. It didn't have a proper conclusion. Although the 918's lap was phenomenal, they prefer the P1 as a driver's car. So I have no clue at all who won that. And I don't care if Ferrari didn't take part because it's not like all of us can afford one of those three cars anyway.
@speedsenzazn9 жыл бұрын
SilverArrow WilliamsMartini I absolutely agree with you. There is no point in any these comparisons (especially those with stratospheric price-tags). It really is all about bragging rights (perhaps respect even). If you have that kind of cash, you will buy the one you want anyway. Not because which has the best 0-60 or which records the fastest lap, but you buy what makes you happy. Example, although there is no comparison testing or quantifiable figures, Ferrari had more takers versus cars on the day LaFerrari was revealed in Geneva. I am fairly certain it matters little to you which company won the comparison according to MT... a title that is subjective to the reviewer. You probably already made your decision even before the video and probably was rooting for "your team" (like watching basketball). Porsche's "here's the keys, do as you please" attitude and McLaren's "we'll play, but let us watch to see what more improvements we can make" approach were a real joy to behold. As for the Prancing Horse, the company's smugness is a real deterrent. However, I do not matter to them as I am just one guy versus Ferrari's order bank of 7,000 cars a year, with a fan base the world over.
@longtailgt9 жыл бұрын
SPEED senz AZN And thats is exactly what is wrong with Ferrari. Their attitude. They think that people will buy their cars regardless of what, they can get away with anything. Do you think Porsche or McLaren won't sell cars if they lose a race or anything? No. They're just happy to have their cars compared with others. And Ferrari isn't.
@mammeen87348 жыл бұрын
As a daily driver of the turbo, I can say this thing is absolutely the best super sport car I enjoy driving. I've driven it in very wet streets, rough roads, traffic and always gives me what I'd expect from it without a single issue. Hands down, and hey you want to race its always ready and wont let you down regardless of the other car or driver.
@titolynch8 жыл бұрын
Just got mine, and I totally agree
@derrickaiken95936 жыл бұрын
I'm a 997.2 Turbo S owner and i can personally tell you these cars are fast as hell every where. No need for a track, no need for reving to 9000 rpm and no need to outfit it in any special fashion. It is very well adapted in the city and on the highway plus gets great gas mileage for a Super Car. I think its "the best 911 at being the best all the time. "
@gareththwaite51289 жыл бұрын
I can only see one problem with owning a turbo s.......keeping hold of your driving license :)
@dailyforman9 жыл бұрын
gareth thwaite and visiting gas stations quite often
@gareththwaite51289 жыл бұрын
That's not a problem just a inconvenience lol
@dailyforman9 жыл бұрын
right, yolo
@nikb65289 жыл бұрын
Tadas well if you can buy this Porsche then you can refill also
@mariuszanfir22989 жыл бұрын
Tadas According to Porsche: Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 13.2 (21.4) Non-urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.7 (36.7) Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 9.7 (29.1) I'm not saying that you will get these figures in a real life scenario, but if you're imagining Porsches as being gas guzzling monsters, that's not true. There was an extended owner review of the Carrera S PDK around here and that guy was saying he's getting 14l/100 km city driving. According to him, the PDK helps a lot, as the manual owners are getting 16l/100 in similar conditions. These cars are "frugal" for their performance. I can see your point on how you could force eat to make fuel disappear in no time, though :)
@lesnordman13879 жыл бұрын
I love how you summarized the car so well, and then, when you ran the fast lap, you just--were silent--and let the car do all the talking. Outstanding review of an outstanding car.
@CNCTEMATIC8 жыл бұрын
If I could choose any car, and I wasn't ever allowed to sell it, I'd take this one.
@joaosoares37199 жыл бұрын
I love Ferraris (the cars) but Ferrari (the company) could definitely learn something from Porsche... Total transparency: no special software tweaks for a specific lap, no special tires, no special anything. Just a bog standard Turbo S and the confidence it will beat anything this side of a million pounds. Brilliant.
@mike5691129 жыл бұрын
Wow. Porsche is an engineering FU to everyone it competes with. I love it.
@amygal10009 жыл бұрын
6.2 to 100 MPH ..pretty much nose to nose with a MacLaren F1 Incredible!
@jortepap9 жыл бұрын
McLaren F1 is 23 years old and is 8 seconds faster to 300 kmh than this Turbo S and 1 second faster than an Aventador. Now THATS incredible. McLaren F1 is simply the king of the supercars. And the engine sound of that V12 is.. magical.
@Foxiol9 жыл бұрын
Jort Rinket German BMW V12 engine inside, not surprised at all. ;)
@bogdan1359 жыл бұрын
Jort Rinket McLaren F1 would have no chance on a track like this vs Turbo S. True story.
@xarnoldx109 жыл бұрын
Jort Rinket Exactly the f1 and the zonda lineup to me are the most special supercars ever made.
@DrewsDrawings9 жыл бұрын
Jort Rinket It's a lot lighter than this Porsche though.
@EvanderSmart9 жыл бұрын
Anyone who talks smack about a Turbo S has never driven a Turbo S
@Kreider8119 жыл бұрын
Evander Smart Amen to that! They warp your brain!
@kevinnal87599 жыл бұрын
+Evander Smart You are 1000% correct.
@Lange9006 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@chrisanderson22045 жыл бұрын
The only people that talk shit about Porsche are GTR fanboys, Lamborghini fanboys and Honda NSX fanboys
@CanadianCaymanRS3 жыл бұрын
Exactly....
@lucihng9 жыл бұрын
Porsches are just masterpieces
@just_cade6 жыл бұрын
Literal works of art.
@vivalaphill9 жыл бұрын
That moment when the german Gran Touring car beats the sh*t out of the super track focused, stripped dwon italian supercar.
@giovanniquargentan61989 жыл бұрын
Italian's supercars have something special you won't never feel in any German car.
@vivalaphill9 жыл бұрын
Giovanni Quargentan yeah i get it there is more drama in it, but you can have almost the same afffect by removing a bit of the silencing in the exhaust. The germans like their understatement/ daily usability in their cars.
@giovanniquargentan61989 жыл бұрын
Nah. German cars are like computers: very, very good, but cold and apathetic, boring. Italian's are like people: simply, hot, funny.
@rahulgosh19 жыл бұрын
Giovanni Quargentan - Porsche is 'Cold' and 'Apathetic'?? .. 911 drips of 'Passion' and 'Soul' .. Sit in a 911 GT3 .. hardly a computer more 'Analog' (despite PDK and rear wheel steer) than anything that 'Ferrari' has done recently and this called 'Soul' you twerp
@DNAManufacturing9 жыл бұрын
Giovanni Quargentan Congrats on the most ill informed and idiotic comment of the year!
@spencer198119 жыл бұрын
Good to see Jethro again!
@rootsmanuva829 жыл бұрын
Damn evo. Damn. Damn. Damn. Best reviews in existence. Quality Driver/Journalist, videography and editing. Love it.
@surajjohn299 жыл бұрын
0-60 ins 2.6 secs ?! the turbo never gets the credit it deserves. The GT3 gets all the credit. the thing is if any of us one day could afford to get this, most of us would be on the road most of the time. This is a great gt car and I love it !! Now let the gtr fanboys fight begin !!!
@mtr3249 жыл бұрын
Suraj John Not defending the GTR, but its hard to compared the two when the GTR starts at 101k and the turbo s starts at 181k. I'd go GT3 (merely personal preference) or just buy a GTR and put that 80k I save into a Switzer kit to have a 1100hp GTR.
@surajjohn299 жыл бұрын
mtr324 haha true, cant compare the two. ive never been a fan of 1000hp high hp cars, i dont think ill ever have the talent to drive those ams, switzer ugr cars. but yeah at 100k the gtr is a bargain, so is the srt viper and z06. great era we live in !
@mtr3249 жыл бұрын
Agreed! If you have the time, I suggest watching the Switzer GTR video on /Drive (the 2nd video, not the e85). Its the only 1000hp car I'd ever consider.
@hamdanalkhayyal9 жыл бұрын
I can't agree more
@goguhu9 жыл бұрын
mtr324 Buy a Golf R, and put $25k in it and you have a 750hp car for < $100k ... even better.
@darrenloke54869 жыл бұрын
The 991 Turbo S is just epic. Definitely the car of our time. The only supercar you can have now that is not compromising anything.
@mrcompatable9 жыл бұрын
Wow! Was not expecting that to be honest. Great car. Plus you could drive it to work everyday in the rain and be perfectly happy :)
@sanu28099 жыл бұрын
I didn't expect that. What a car. Phenomenal review as always.
@cantavukcuoglu43759 жыл бұрын
Now imagine the 991 GT2 RS. Please Porsche make that car!
@darkmist9779 жыл бұрын
Can Tavukçuoğlu There were a lot of rumors semi confirmed about it coming in 2-3 years but definitely after the refurb that they do to the cars mid life, bit like a .5
@turboman15059 жыл бұрын
Can Tavukçuoğlu It would be nice for them to make one. It would actually destroy cars like the Speciale and 650S, considering that it would have over 120 hp more than the current GT3 and would weight significantly less. And possibly have a PDK, together with rear wheel steering. But it would take away from potential buyers of both the 911 Turbo and the GT3, so that's why I think they're holding back. Its not very feasible at the moment
@scratchy9969 жыл бұрын
turboman1505, Rumour is that the team that did the 918 is working on a new mid engine car slotted below the 918, that's why they won't build a GT2.
@turboman15059 жыл бұрын
Maxawe Some Oh that's right! Completely forgot about that. A direct competitor with McLaren and Ferrari's mid engine supercars. The only problem with that is we're not gonna see that car into production until 2017/2018. But Porsche has a way of making cars of the future so even if McLaren and Ferrari up their game, Porsche will still be one step ahead.
@Kohlstetter9 жыл бұрын
Can Tavukçuoğlu i would recommend it !!!!! they should keep it up, porsche ´s the best
@Goontrader28 жыл бұрын
This is also hands down the best daily driver from that list....What a car!
@Pete7629 жыл бұрын
Since 2000 and Nfs porsche unleashed the turbo has always been my favorite... From 996 to 997 and now this!! Just amazing
@brocky9 жыл бұрын
Porsche is just remarkable. They're owning the racing circuit in LMP1, GTLM, and GTE Pro. Their pre-race preparation is supremely organized and readied second to none. It's just remarkable how perfect they are from top to bottom. No wonder the 911 Turbo's are nearly perfect. So impressive.
@TheKizzyfish9 жыл бұрын
2.6 to 60?.....2.6!!!!
@oleskoollover9 жыл бұрын
Hats off to EVO. That was a fabulous review containing great shots of the beast in action!
@koolpep9 жыл бұрын
Heart warming video!! Many thanks! The Turbo S is indeed amazing. It's an incredible lap time.
@frdyn8tr9 жыл бұрын
Best car in the world. Period.
@petersothern29096 жыл бұрын
frdyn8tr...full stop!
@PedroTRamos16 жыл бұрын
I love the turbo s. But theres this car called chiron now... But ofcourse on a totally different league in terms of pricing.
@protectandswerve6 жыл бұрын
Chiron is NOT in the same "Best at everything" category the Turbo S is. The Turbo S does everything so well, not many cars, if any can compete.
@EfraKrajo9 жыл бұрын
This is all a car review needs to be, is practically perfect, maybe a little of public roads shooting is missed, but that's all, awesome review!!!
@_chipchip9 жыл бұрын
That go-pro setup between the seats was excellent! Great sensation of the car moving about.
@robcousins2319 жыл бұрын
Superb review! Loved it, that's a car for the ages and he's right, it's kind of being forgotten about.
@johnrinton56698 жыл бұрын
best review of the best car ever
@jasonholtkamp64839 жыл бұрын
Is there a car beyond this in desirability? The Aston Martin Vanquish has always had a special place in my heart
@golferchin769 жыл бұрын
I keep on hearing people saying that Turbo S is not as exciting as the gt3. Seriously, the turbo and the turbo S would blow your mind away easily any day. The gt3 is actually a poser to a GT3 cup car.
@mehdimohamed62919 жыл бұрын
I'd have this, 650S, a GT-R, a Silvia S15, NSX N1, e39 M5, an Evo X and a Range Rover Sport. Dream garage.
@beemer11115 жыл бұрын
Some great driving , awesome review. These are truly amazing cars. I have a 2012, and plan to keep it long term. I like the slightly less refined 997.2, I think, although I have not had the chance to drive a new version. More inclined I think, to also buy a Cab. of the same vintage, as I can have both for the cost of one new or newer S. These cars are excellent value in the low mile used market, as they are reliable, and not so difficult or expensive to maintain as the Italian supercars.
@MrSlash00r9 жыл бұрын
I have to say - I'm one of those that have forgotten about the Turbo S simply because of the 4wd, turbocharging and migration into the GT arena. But wow - is it supremely capable. If it weren't for the relative lack of noise and manual, that would be right at the top of the list. As it stands, the GT3 RS 4.0 is still THE drivers car to have if you must have a third pedal.
@farazc49 жыл бұрын
Another lovely lovely review I just wish u did more of them
@ahmedalshamsi81449 жыл бұрын
Great review +Jethro you gotta do more often. We miss u man
@NeilMagill9 жыл бұрын
What a car and what driving! The Turbo S looks so stable. Epic!
@metronemy9 жыл бұрын
I don't really know why it beating the Specially is such a surprise. It is well known that the Turbo S is brutally quick and combined with the 4 wheel drive it's not really that surprising it does beat the Ferrari.
@headcrash699 жыл бұрын
***** Some people just can't accept the absolute dominance that Porsche is when it comes to sport and super cars. Just accept it already.
@vivalaphill9 жыл бұрын
metronemy because it is supposed to be a GT car not a track focused supercar with removed interiour components.
@vinsradek9 жыл бұрын
headcrash69 When it comes to sports cars, there's no doubt about that. They're untouchable in that category, together with few cars from Lotus and Jaguar. Let's see what McLaren can do with their 570S and 540C. However, in supercar and hypercar category, it's the Ferrari who has the absolute and indisputable dominance and upper hand. LaFerrari won all comparsion test and reviews, it's rated as the ultimate driver's hypercar on the planet, nothing comes close to it. 458 Speciale is similiar story, it won every comparsion out there, every Car of the Year contest and it's one of the fastest machines on track. It has one of the best engines in the world, perfect balance and driving abilities, unmatched engine and chassis response, best sound, soul and character. It's very puristic and raw, just like the LaFerrari. Simply true driver's car. 911 Turbo S is very fast indeed, no doubt about it, but it's still dull, digital and too unemotional and sterile, like the GT-R. Great daily car, but for real car enthusiasts, there will always be better cars like the 458 Speciale, 911 GT3, Gallardo Squadra Corse and 650S. By the way, just look what Ferrari achieved in their recent golden era: Ferrari 458 Italia - best supercar for 6 years continuously Ferrari 599 GTO - best front engined supercar Ferrari 458 Speciale - best track focused sharp supercar Ferrari F12 - best super GT Ferrari LaFerrari - best hypercar and best current car in the world Porsche makes really impressive and capable cars, like the 911 GT3 (I would take it over the Turbo S any day), Cayman GTS and GT4, but there's no dominance in the supercar or hypercar category from their side.
@guzziiw9 жыл бұрын
Radek Vinš "LaFerrari won all comparsion test and reviews". You must live in a different world than ours. NEVER seen LaFerrari in any comparison.
@vivalaphill9 жыл бұрын
Zi Wang they won´t allow a comparison.
@ssaini50289 жыл бұрын
1:13.6s for an all weather GT car!!! WOW. That McLaren P1 time should be disqualified as McLaren did a tire switch
@ryccoh9 жыл бұрын
Out of all Porsche variants the Turbo S seems the most Porsche-like. The motor in the rear swinging the tail around quickly while the front wheels help claw it out immediately with the massive turbo torque taking advantage of the grip advantage of the rear layout.
@deano32066 жыл бұрын
I'm lucky enough to own one of these. Flat Black 991. Owned 3 - a 996 and 997. The 991 is the best of the 3. Awesome bit of 'everyday' kit.
@djroboscope9 жыл бұрын
LOVE the leaderboard segments!!! Please make more videos!!
@adamf.48234 ай бұрын
Greatest sports car ever made. The fact that it's still being overlooked just makes it that much cooler.
@silvawtf699 жыл бұрын
Incredible!! I've always known that the turbo s is a wicked piece of kit. Just goes to show how Porsche is on top their game right now.
@rts19609 жыл бұрын
I find Jethro's review of this monster gentleman's supercar, very well done-EVO production values are quite high and I am a big Fan........
@Tousanx4 жыл бұрын
Love Jethro’s reviews.
@degsyscooby9 жыл бұрын
A well driven Turbo S is a thing of beauty. Well driven Jethro!!!!!
@markjoppru801511 ай бұрын
Almost perfect. Thanks for sharing
@just_cade6 жыл бұрын
The 911 Turbo S has always consistently been the best car ever in my opinion. Just keeps better and better. The definitive 911, and the ultimate GT.
@Automobiliana7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video - excellent piece by JB
@wowowiiwaa13379 жыл бұрын
amazing car, I wonder if Jethro would prefer the flappy paddle or the 7 speed manual?
@tinshlong9 жыл бұрын
There's nobody better than Jethro for reviews... he is the benchmark
@cristiandemirel19189 жыл бұрын
What about that, Ferrari? Feeling "speciale" anymore?
@kevinnal87599 жыл бұрын
Best 911 Turbo S review hands down!
@rousseau3279 жыл бұрын
What's even more amazing is that Porsche did not send a single engineer or a new set of tires for this lap time. Can't really say the same about Ferrari, or Mclaren when testing their P1.
@obsedatr69 жыл бұрын
The Turbo S is by far the best choice out of any supercar.With a 0-60 time of 2.60s,this is faster than ...well everything.Only the rarest and ultra expensive hypercars,which cost like 7-8 times more can do slightly better,but so slightly that it really doesn't matter 0.1-0.2 of a second...This car is a perfect mix of performance,luxury,practicality,tradition, it just the perfect supercar with any compromise,and for those who complain about beeing soulless,get the cabriolet...Nothing beats a Turbo S,and Jethro Bovingdon is one of my few favourite reviewers,amongside with Steve Sutcliffe,Chris Harris,and Harry Metcalfe!!
@stevelocke82759 жыл бұрын
A few years ago 0-60 in under 3 seconds seemed like an impossibility, now there is at least 10 production cars that can do it. Nuts.
@harryward189 жыл бұрын
Well done Jethro great driving as usual, Evo is best
@nikb65289 жыл бұрын
Had no clue that this thing is such a beast! Wow! I've always loved Porsche, but now I want one so badly.
@banddude1219 жыл бұрын
Greatest 911 to have been built so far. Incredibly quick, super reliable and durable, and comfortable. Would take one in a heartbeat.
@L3uX9 жыл бұрын
The 0-60 is incredible. That's the reason Porsche is so great. They have a measure of dulled subtleness since many own Porsches (for a reason), but regardless, they perform so well and solid, beyond their stated looks. Not to mention, they are fairly reliable and durable (comparing to other mfrs), well designed, and so collected/balanced. Porsche gets almost everything perfect, just amazing.
@camirocz9 жыл бұрын
Ultimate car.Just put my Zr1 for sale and this is the next one.Just waiting to get a deal on a slightly used one.
@MotoJB5 жыл бұрын
This video confirms my good decision to just have picked up a pristine 991.1 turbo s. I can't wait to get it on track.
@shaft90009 жыл бұрын
The Porsche Turbo - Warping Time & Space since 1975. For about a decade in the back of Road&Track in the road-test summaries it "held the bold" for quickest 0-60 @ 5.0sec. Ferraris, Lamborghinis etc came and went but until the 959 & F40 came along it was KING of production road-legal thrust. Nowdays you can approach that time in a lot of cars with a few bolt-ons and and ECU tune for about 1/10th the price (after inflation), but in those days of crappy FI and dreadful cat-cons it was the closest thing to street-legal hyperspace.
@eggscellentTH9 жыл бұрын
More Jethro! He is my favorite car presenter.
@petroltalks9 жыл бұрын
Mind = blown The Turbo S also beat the speciale in a german sportscar magazine, but i actually thought that it did it by chance because of perfect conditions/tires whatever... But now that it did it again absolutely amazes me..What a car, Force of nature might just be the perfect description!
@MrJamagesty7 жыл бұрын
Absoluteoy Fantastic Review!!
@J0lker9 жыл бұрын
Guys, please write in description or in the video what is the intro and outro music... come on... Also, the F12 vs. Aventador vs. Vanquish... still can't find it...
@barrymccloskey9 жыл бұрын
That is just awesome. And Jethro, you are some pilot!
@celicasaur6397 Жыл бұрын
Superb review my man
@SH575787 ай бұрын
What did the same generation GT3/RS run on this circuit? This turbo S did 1:13.6 for reference.
@IsiahHD9 жыл бұрын
I tell you what man. That Turbo S is one capable piece of kit. It may have been quicker if it wasn't for that little mess up at the end of the lap.
@kriegner9 жыл бұрын
I love how the navigation was on during the hot lap, and just kept sinning and spinning... I could just imagine the navi voice saying "In 200 feet, turn left...." lol
@urock122019 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review of an astonishing car! Great video guys!
@FRP19889 жыл бұрын
Great video, would be nice if you included the 1/4mile time and trap speed in the future.
@sylarzzz19 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review! Shocked by it's lap time!
@lifestyleporsche79769 жыл бұрын
For everybody who's comparing with McLarens and Ferraris: With a Porsche you're excited on the race track today and tomorrow you're strolling through narrow and bumpy back roads in the highlands or in the alps. And the day thereafter you go to work with exactly the same car. Day after day. That makes the real difference! Welcome to "the Porsche world" :-)
@M3Conv9 жыл бұрын
LifestylePorsche That's what McLaren are aiming for with the new 540C which is unbelievably slightly cheaper than the Turbo S. Porsche need to look over their shoulder as McLaren have only been building mass market cars for 3 years!
@gillygiz9 жыл бұрын
Jethro is back good stuff
@williamchick93129 жыл бұрын
the fact that it beat the speciale is a surprise! epic car, wonder if there is a GT2 coming???
@floridabmw31509 жыл бұрын
The 911TT variants will always be ahead of their time.
@andrewpiper2880 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic wheel work there ..!!
@Jimbo80129 жыл бұрын
There's no doubting the 911 Turbo S' pulverising performance in a straight line or its mesmerising ability around a track but forced induction absolutely destroys the character of that flat 6. A standard Carrera sounds infinitely better and as for the GT3...there's just no competition. Despite its shocking breadth of ability, the 911 Turbo S comes across as a bit soulless.
@JabbaFanzz9 жыл бұрын
James B Couldn't have said it better!
@Jimbo80129 жыл бұрын
Joseph McDonald - I've been lucky enough to drive a 911 Carrera and a 911 Turbo S (admittedly 997 varieties). My experiences were somewhat different to yours. I liked the bog standard 911 Carrera better - it sounded much better and looked more appealing. I can't deny the 997 Turbo S was an awesome piece of kit (I'm sure the 991 is objectively even better) but it just didn't move me in any way. I wouldn't have one even if I could afford one.
@RumblestripDotNet9 жыл бұрын
James B Pony up about 2 grand and I'm sure you can fix that exhaust note, and uncork another 15-30hp.
@joaosoares37199 жыл бұрын
Alex J Dude, go drive one...
@pnsmexico9 жыл бұрын
how do you guys adapt to driving both left-hand and right-handed drives back and forth so well???
@PPGNI9 жыл бұрын
Good vid, always a great review by Jethro
@longtailgt9 жыл бұрын
How ironic that I was just reading a Turbo S review on Car and Driver's website. Shame that its rated at no.7 below the Huracan, SLS etc. It should be higher than them.
@Headxoxote5 жыл бұрын
Now this was a review! What a car, thanks Jethro.
@bronzehunter5 жыл бұрын
Have always loved the Porsche ever since the bad boys film ,they just get better and look so nice, will add this one to my wish list.
@NotoriousBMG9 жыл бұрын
Incredible car
@futmut10009 жыл бұрын
ive been saying this car is something incredible since its release, a luxurious everyday sports car who pawn gtr's ferrari's mclaren's like nothing...thats true engineering achievement...
@etilhcir46459 жыл бұрын
i rode in one yesterday . insanely fast ans fun.
@grantmotox1239 жыл бұрын
its the ultimate everyday road car for me. not just pure performance but typical porsche driving thrills and luxury as well.
@audiwankenobi3619 жыл бұрын
What game was some of the pictures taken from?....something from Turn10 right?
@TerrySSSC9 жыл бұрын
As always great review!!
@K22MDL9 жыл бұрын
What a great presentation and brilliant driving. Give me Jethro over Harris any day.
@darrelltuttle8298 Жыл бұрын
It blows my mind how these automotive journalists think they know better than Porsche. A Porsche 911 Turbo S is a can do EVERYTHING car. And, it constantly puts its rivals on notice.
@ahmedp8009 жыл бұрын
Love it! I would take this over a GT3 any day everyday, after all, it is a much better daily driver ;)
@wilsondillon19 жыл бұрын
That is amazing, Im speechless. 1.2 sec slower then a 918 makes me ask is the 911 turbo that good or is the 918 unimpressive. I know 1.2 sec in racing is a lot but not in the real world. Your not going to notice without a stop watch telling you which is faster.
@Stratocasterhead517 жыл бұрын
What you have to account for is the track. On a faster circuit i can assure you the 918 will be miles ahead. i reckon a good 4-5 seconds on SPA for example. Anglessey is a very VERY slow circuit. Hypercars dont get to express their full potential (900hp) since you can never get over 140mph anyway. Average speed of anglessey is between 60-70 mph (its 1.5miles and it takes over a minute to complete even in a 918 or a P1) This is also why the GT3RS is no faster than the turbo on this track (and the speciale is slower) People see a lap time and consider it the be all and end all to arguments when in fact tracks suit different cars. Anglessey is a HANDLING circuit. I can assure you i was taken on a hotlap in 918 by a proffessional on Paul ricard circuit in france. The difference between a 918 and a NON hyper car is otherworldy.
@wilsondillon17 жыл бұрын
KingKrusty Yes I totally get it and I would love to have a 918. But here's the thing for me. For that rare of a car and for that money shouldn't I be able to say "I can beat you like a drum on any track"?
@Stratocasterhead517 жыл бұрын
I see your point, but put it this way. A golf kart will be faster around a golf course than a formula 1 car. Because a formula one car doesnt have the turning circle or clearance that a golf kart does. Same for super cars and race tracks. Certain cars are designed to be fast on fast tracks. Anglessey is a slow track where the 918 and ESPECIALLY the P1 struggle to USE all the power they have at their disposal. The fact that the hyper cars are faster even on a track like this is a testament to how well they HANDLE. I can assure you a tiny Go-kart will be faster around a tiny karting circuit than a Laferrari. Does this mean that the go-kart is a faster car? No it doesnt.
@wilsondillon17 жыл бұрын
KingKrusty Yes your right in my back yard my 2 year old can push his toy car faster then any Ferrari or porsche.... So those cars aren't fast. No that's not the point at all. Most tracks and in most situations the 911 is with in a few seconds of the most expensive and most exclusive Super cars that is remarkable. That is my point.
@Stratocasterhead517 жыл бұрын
Well its a well known fact that the higher in performance the smaller the margin is. a P1 is 8x the price of a 570s, it doesnt make it 8x faster. Also a "few seconds" in motorsport is a considerable difference. In a quarter mile drag race a second of difference is a huge distance.