The Turbocharged Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS is as Fast as the Old Turbo - One Take

[@sillydilly3126]

2017 manual ...clicked

[@atanasapostolov519]

kinda happy alot of people reacted the same as me

[@piotreczek39]

In Europe manual gearbox is still the most common. In Poland for instance you can't take a driving license exam driving a car with automatic transmission.

[@ssaini5028]

Fuck Europe..MERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PeterOekvist]

piotreczek39 You can in sweden but then you're not aloud to drive stick.

[@Phos9]

Funny thing is when you look at sports cars the trend is reversed, Europeans go for auto/paddle supercars far more often, while Americans go for the stick option more often. Far more corvettes are sold with sticks, and it wasn't because of Americans that the R8 lost its manual option.

[@NishantDash]

Dear Porsche, Please keep making manuals, please.

[@anthonydeluca6966]

Nishant Dash They probs will soon

[@savannahkorben7353]

I think they've realized the enthusiast market is going back to true manuals after a solid 10 years of "automated manual" indulgence.

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

They will, I do believe they understand you need that option. PDK is fucking fantastic though if you want to speed when shifting

[@bilibiliism]

After the shockingly success of 911r ( lookse how expensive they are now), porsche already realised how people deeply in love with manual transmissions and probably wont drop it in next decades

[@Gergaferg]

well now they do :)

[@senna2]

I drool whenever I see a new 911. The new ones look fucking beautiful.

[@MOONGOONJOON]

Minivan guy had great situational awareness

[@CrossWindsPat]

LMAO right lol

[@alexbrown7668]

Jorge Brennan give him a ride in a GTE Am for Le Mans. Can't be worse than Tracy Krohn.

[@erictko85]

The Porsche driver? lol you mean the host Matt Farah?

[@kresosokre451]

minivan guy should have a porsche

[@erictko85]

TheJoePepper seek therapy my friend

[@Only-one-life-68]

Gts👍 Manual 👍 Rear drive only👍 One take ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@nickk707]

It’s all wheel drive

[@Only-one-life-68]

@@nickk707 Your correct sir. Though most would prefer the rears only for the driver input

[@nickk707]

@@Only-one-life-68 I have only driven a 4s and I love the all wheel drive especially in the wet still goes sideways

[@Only-one-life-68]

@@nickk707 Brilliant fun

[@XemawthEvo2]

Hey Matt, just wanted to say that your One Take series has been super inspirational for my life. It influenced me to pick a career, and a direction for myself, that has led me to some amazing places that I never thought I could reach. For a while I had no direction or motivation to improve my life, but the minute I finished watching the video on the JDM Legacy with sequential turbos I knew I wanted to build race cars/custom street cars for a living. I know you mentioned at some point that the series will be ending this year, and I just wanted to say thank you so much for the work you do, and have done. I'll be a die hard fan until the end. -Thanks again, from one Matt to another

[@user-eo1hy6sk4x]

Those 991.2 manuals will be very sought after and worth a lot in the future when all you can find are PDKs.

[@ejs93033]

I doubt Porsche gets rid of manual anytime soon. It's BMW that you should be more worried about.

[@MChronicleSword]

Agreed.. ffs I heard BMW is considering FWD?? They're nuts

[@jeebus2121]

They won't get rid of it but they're usually only found in customer-ordered cars, not vehicles a dealership configures. I know of two dealerships in the northern Virginia area who don't bother ordering manuals at all for their yearly allotment from Porsche.

[@jeebus2121]

The 2-series "Tourer" line is FWD. The sort-of kind-of van.

[@ZDY66666]

Keksi the Labrador who knows, maybe millennials and younger generations won't appreciate it at all!

[@kgsva]

The editing in this was great! the drive-by around 4:15 looks like professional stock footage!

[@TheSmokingTire]

KGSVA it is - Porsche provided B Roll for this review

[@kgsva]

hahahaha I didn't stop and check, but thought it was you driving

[@JustJooZt]

TheSmokingTire lovely addition, would be cool if you could get some for other new cars you review

[@TheSmokingTire]

Wahjoost they only have that kinda stuff when I go on the actual press launch. They Give out a USB stick to everyone to use.

[@JustJooZt]

TheSmokingTire ah okay

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Probably the most daily driveable 911 ever built. The only thing with this specific car is the PCCB's are not great at all when cold. So if you are on the freeway for 30 minutes not using your brakes and then you have to do a panic stop, hold on tight! But if you are going to track it somewhat frequently they are definitely worth the added $$$. Awesome vid!

[@Furyjoell]

I wish people were that willing to get out of the way where I live.

[@aaron5222]

Joell Mabe same people drive slow then try to race you as you use the passing Lane properly.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Matt, two cars pulled over for you? Two? You live a charmed life my friend... Nice review! That is an awesome car. They got the sound right too. You just don't hear that in the older turbos. Fun ride! Franny

[@DriversSide]

It's nice to know Porsche is still offering manual transmissions to enthusiasts

[@porschecollector727]

Driver's Side most of the models can be had with manual. Only RS and Turbo models are pdk only.

[@theguy1224]

I know. Porsche really pays attention to their customers. I'm glad they are still offering them. Same with GM offering the 7 speed manual in their corvettes still. We need them.

[@rabbitphobia]

I'm glad othewrs feel the same as me, I absolutely hate the paddle shift boxes it ruins everything.

[@SkynetGeneral]

This car=Manual or go home. Not buying manual is tyranny at its best. Manual is way more fun.

[@brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap]

@@SkynetGeneral agreed. Sports cars MUST be manual. 90% of owners are not going to the track. I dont care about the difference of tenths of a second a nurburgring. Those numbers are just used for the group of douchebags that think they like cars and use those numbers as a benchmark for their dick measuring contest.

[@beefbroth6539]

Perfect timing! Booked a test drive tomorrow for a 911 Carrera S and GTS! =D

[@thetruthmachinerekingbulls6995]

Beef Broth so what

[@zhemin]

Someone Jelly ROflmao

[@thetruthmachinerekingbulls6995]

Zhemin Lin someone needs to boast...online. I'm booking a La ferrari test drive tomorrow guys! see how easy and dumb it is

[@NorthernUnion13]

Someone's jealous.

[@beefbroth6539]

THE TRUTH MACHINE Reking bullshitters everywhere! LMAO, what is there to boast about?! It's a fucking TEST DRIVE. You do realise you can book the same thing at your local Porsche dealership too right? No need to be salty. I'm just happy with the timing of the video because I can learn what other features/characteristics of the car that I might've missed if I just go blindly.

[@rabbitphobia]

Thank you, Porshe for still keeping a real gearbox alive in supercars.

[@AdrianosClassicGarage]

Dear Porsche, can you please stop making my 911 bucket list longer nd longer? Thanks in advance

[@zyoungson]

Adriano's Classic 500 And ?

[@WheresTheAnyKey1]

the bucket list is pricier and pricier : (

[@seinsmeld13]

Matt where I live (Ontario Canada) double yellow line areas are a warning/recommendation not to pass. The only time we can't pass in a double yellow line area it hats be posted as a no passing zone. I believe only 1 state allows you to pass in that area without a fine. Anyway, carry on.

[@seanpetersen5553]

Surprised to hear Carlos Lago left Motor Trend AGAIN for the second time. I wonder why. It seemed like MT wasn't really giving him much to do after they gave Ignition to those clowns.

[@shahulhusman]

Sean Petersen what's he doing now? back at Edmunds? I actually like the MT guys, like Carlos also, Matt Farah, Steve hammes, Chris Harris ,grant tour etc.. it's a great time to be a automobile fanatic

[@theeeMitchi]

Why did he even come back?

[@nr92cp6]

Carlos is far too good a presenter to be relegated to just Motor Trend OnDemand.

[@hovnojede010101]

edmunds, yeah

[@shahulhusman]

Remember when Edmunds inside line was awesome? Wtf happened there...oh I know.. Edmunds justs comes into my dealership to sell us customer leads now lol..

[@joshthebavarian]

awesome to see a manufacturer get behind you like this in order to supply us all with great content. keep doing great things Matt!

[@kyblckwd246]

Genuine question... Is there any point in having a 911 turbo or or turbo s when these carreras are now turbocharged. With an ecu the power won't be an issue

[@DabCityyy]

Really great cinematic shots this video great work man the quality is going up and I seem to like you more so my standards go down, thank you for the fun driving experience

[@TheSmokingTire]

Thanks for the kind words, but I can't take credit (and you shouldn't raise expectations) for the cinematic B-roll shots: they were provided by Porsche for journalists to use. I didn't shoot those.

[@LimeTimeHD]

Good on Porche for making an awesome sports car with a manual transmission in 2017. Thats a bit of a rare thing. Much respect for Porche for that.

[@TheDiabolocraft]

30K options and still alot of blank buttons on the centre console. :/

[@LordCohliani]

TheDiabolocraft buttons on the center console are probably all electronic crap anyway. Good to not have em.

[@123subbatyp]

even with full spec they are blank

[@bilibiliism]

After read your comment, I did some research. I speced every possible option on turbo s, carbi s, and targa s, and read the porsche official user manual. I can confirm there are 3 blanc buttons in the lower left of center console serve no purpose at all. They are always blank no matter in which configuration in any model of 911. That is insane! Edit: Then I realised I forgot about gt series. Then I tried gt3. two of three battons are labeled. But no matter how do I spec it, the third button is still blank. Then I tried gt2 rs. Finnally, all three missing buttons are labeled. So you need to buy the highest end 300k version to fill the empty three buttons... But you still wont get a car without any blank buttons. In fact gt2 rs has more blank buttons than gt3. Because there are no "engine start stop" and "rear wing" buttons etc. Conclusion: Same as the initial conclusion. No 911 in any configuration have all buttons labeled.

[@TheDiabolocraft]

Thanks for your info! It sucks yeah

[@Zimmy_1981]

Maybe they're blank for RHD versions?

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

Sure, people who drop 150k on a sports car are usually just learning how to drive stick and need a practice car...

[@buca9696]

You'd be surprised.

[@MindCrime550]

Get 10-20 Miatas instead, I suggest NB

[@echtogammut]

I think I saw KZbin video of a new Porsche owner doing exactly that a while back.

[@ryanhard5273]

When he said "Learn to drive stick", I don't think he meant "operated a clutch pedal for the first time."

[@echtogammut]

I drove behind a guy in a brand new Cayman, who was learning to use a clutch for the first time in the canyons. The sound and smell made me want to stop him and help, but eventually I had enough room to pass and I left him to his mechanic.

[@BlitzkriegRap]

3:03 so nice!

[@qikqbn77]

Great to see Porsche taking care of Matt in a good way. Always great to see you doing a press launch video for them. Amazing to see the big leaps in power and torque these new engines make. Do it right and pre-order what specs you want. save yourself 20-40% on mark up for things you don't really need to enjoy the car..

[@CanadianMax]

(Porsche + 2x Turbo's + Manual + Canyon) x Mat = Win

[@greaser3069]

...-2 turbos

[@123subbatyp]

Ayyy Lmfao this has 2 turbos :(

[@greaser3069]

the commentator exactly, lets subtract the turbos, then its a win

[@123subbatyp]

Ayyy Lmfao my thoughts too :D. the prefacelift gts is just perfect

[@Tdeegs]

Been watching the prices come down now that the 992 is here. Gonna pull the trigger and basically get the spec you suggested 🙌 Love your channel!

[@jamiemumby]

Great video Matt! Love this 911. I'd have the RWD manual too. 😊

[@WestCoastSupercarsandClassics]

I think he likes it ;) I don't think $8k is expensive for the PCCB. Having said that, at a Porsche gathering on the weekend I was told that the carbon ceramic brake rotors wear fairly quickly and the wear is measured by removing the rotor and weighing it! As always, Matt does a great review.

[@jetstream454]

Brilliant driving, you didn't wander everywhere and over correct everything like a lot of video reviewers do. And your shifting is incredible, is that manual or auto rev matching? I haven't watched the whole thing. Also anyone who's into clouds will agree that those look incredible, and notice the one lenticular cloud over one of the mountains? Awesome video

[@nr92cp6]

Matt, just wanted to say that your videos made me finally figure out how to whitelist specific channels on Adblock. Keep up the awesome content dude!

[@hpijeep]

Long time, First time. This is one of the best quality video's I have seen from you. Great editing, and shots. The white background shot was a very nice touch. For some reason this video put it into perspective to me as to how fast you are actually moving along. I am a huge fan of the podcast, keep it up!

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

Beautiful shots. Shoutout to van bro. I wish people were that considerate on my local good-driving roads.

[@spooksmagee]

You couldn't take Carlos with you? YOU MONSTER

[@Fluterra]

@TheSmokingTire - since you have driven the base 911, S, and GTS, can you comment on the turbo lag differences? We know that Porsche just increases the size of the turbo impellers to increase power among them, which must mean MORE LAG. Can you comment? Thanks

[@sodachanga673]

Matt + manual 911 + newer model in lineup = instant like

[@alexbrown7668]

The production value on One Takes is getting ridiculously good. Those exterior shots are money.

[@tommy516]

The PDK is better on the GTS. The manual is weird with the 7 speed and when you do shift, it can be violent!!

[@sierrascoundrel]

Thank you Porsche for bringing Matt out to my neck of the woods, to experience this car on roads I know! Looks like Matt made it up to Tahoe on some of our finer canyon roads from one of the cut aways. Love this video! Good job to Nevada drivers on the etiquette!

[@AndrewLane87]

Those are some good shots! That shot in the snow with the drone, lol. That's a sweet Porsche but I'm not sure I would want the revmatching. I'm still waiting on that SAAB 9-5 AERO video. I hope his Aero is well sorted, his lack of fornt lip is not a good sign. The subframe bushings, most suspension components, motor and trans mounts all probably need to be renewed at this point if not already replaced. They need a lot of little things but are great when well sorted especially with a manual trans, although the 5 speed auto with the paddle shifters is adequate.

[@Sinisterg60]

If I'm not mistaken, all GTS models come standard with PASM, sport exhaust, and 4 way sport seats. you'd only have to really option 4 wheel steer.

[@jak493]

until you get on the configurator and spend thousands adding all the items you can't live without! They are so clever which is why they are the richest car producers on the planet

[@dubrex]

Ceramic Brakes: Having driven 2 PASM Carrera S back to back on bumpier roads, one ceramic braked and the other not, I can tell you that one of the less obvious benefits of the ceramic option is the improvement in ride quality and confidence. You won't notice this on smoother roads, however, drivers in the north east tend to get their backroads with lots of bumps and sharp crests. Here the substantial difference in unsprung weight makes a subtle difference when you're going for it. Worth it?

[@BrandonBennett86]

Nothing like that Porsche exhaust note

[@Deuce_Dufresne]

Wow. Even with a proper manual transmission, fantastic!

[@dlg5485]

I'd take my GTS with a manual, rear drive, adaptive sport seats in 'sport tex' material, bose stereo, and maybe the glass sunroof. That would bring the total to about $133k, which isn't bad for the perfect sports car that'll last a lifetime. The sport crono package, PASM, sport exhaust, and torque vectoring are all standard on GTS trims.

[@ZDY66666]

Seeing Carlos mentioned in so many channels once he left MT haha. I hope he's having fun and meeting new people!

[@integrafreak1]

Debadge needed on the back for that essay

[@2x_Sol]

Integrafreak1 It's available as an option when you purchase.

[@onmybike8204]

ShyGuy shure it adds 2k to the budget.

[@2x_Sol]

OnMyBike Dude if you're willing to pay 150k on a Porsche I'm sure you can spare 2k for a debadge.

[@jonh5941]

Lol. No cost option

[@computiNATEor]

I'd get the badge professionally removed and stick them in a frame with the window sticker.

[@RyanLove06]

The B-Roll in this video was a step up from the usual. Great work guys!

[@flavourinyourear]

Just perfect.. The colour with the black rims and the alcantara interior.. i would take this with rear wheel drive over the turbo s anyday

[@MozzarellaBasket]

I've never clicked so fast before

[@aznanimedude]

which was longer, the time between you seeing the link and clicking, or the time between clicking and climaxing?

[@MozzarellaBasket]

Time between clicking 'reply' and the comment appearing in the comment section was way longer.

[@johngustafsonn]

omg same

[@flawns]

I've never read such an unorginal comment before

[@nikoleigraham8747]

I like the editing, where we can see a frame in frame with the bigger one being the actual car driving. Great car though, love me some Porsche :)

[@ldmcnutt]

You talked about the steering and front grip compared to the older cars, but the real question is how does the awd front grip compare to the 2wd gts that you drove directly before this? You say that you would want the 2wd if it was your car, but is that because you don’t notice any improvement in front grip compared to the awd? I had the 991.1 Carerra 4S (NA 400hp) and the front grip in tight corners was phenomenal. I would expect that it is noticeably better than the 2wd.

[@viel.anthony]

The road to one million... Great one-take, as always. Hypothetically, if you had say an S63 W222 as a daily driver and could only have one 911, would you take a 991.2 GTS or 991.2 GT3? Is the latter too brash to live with outside the track, especially considering hitting 9k in third gear makes you a felon?

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

probably the best shot video I've seen on here

[@drrabjohns]

Great car/vid. Is the car for sale?

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Have heard that on track that this is a 991.1 GT3 equivalent (stock) even though it is slightly less HP and higher weight. And that the torque is really what closed the gap. Of course that would be both cars on the same tires. Still prefer NA though, so I love the GT3.

[@christiangarciadeoliveira]

Man, this 911's just get better and better! Nice job from Porsche.

[@chipdiamond2628]

7 speed wow

[@Tanzbaer777]

CARLOS-LAGO! CARLOS-LAGO!

[@jetara3082]

Matt, you can turn the PCM Navigation Volume down by pressing "map" and turning volume knob afterwards. ;) Just saying

[@stoneeh]

Thanks for the feedback on the PDCC - I was wondering if that really makes a difference / actually improves the driving experience.

[@martinramirez6050]

those driving shots were amazing

[@omairkk]

Really appreciated the B-Roll when you were listing all the car specs

[@EVILSPAWN1003]

And at 25.000 miles the 991.2`s turbo WILL kick the bucket. It`s inevitable

[@ianb282]

hmm78k and still strong... I have a 991.2 GTS 2018..Just dont baby the turbos...

[@scrimpted]

Doug DeMouro needs to get a camera like this guy, doug's lookes like a razor flip phone camera from 2005

[@jayMbodybuilding]

good vibes off Matt today

[@97aventador]

Can't beat a 991.2 with black wheels and silver paint

[@Camhin1]

97aventador a 930 slant Nose? Is prettier.

[@97aventador]

Well yeah aha, there are obviously better looking cars, but you know what I mean lol

[@ZDY66666]

97aventador how come? Because silver hides the curves(I know this is what some buyers want. They WANT the curves to be hidden)? There's so many equally attractive if not more attractive porsche colours!

[@SenszR]

Slant nose lmao no way

[@DasE30Cuz]

I love the GT3s and given enough money I'd have one as well, but for $150k, I think a manual GTS with all the leather and options without the ceramic brakes would be a hell of an all around car. I'll take a rwd one in black over Bordeaux with the centerlocks and all of the options.

[@MrSemiz6r]

As always, continue to enjoy your videos, and opinions of each car. Not all will agree, but none the less, hearing ones interpretation is always interesting. Keep them coming. Please

[@mtbarile]

Matt...this video, the road, the footage, your best yet. Keep it up.

[@jasonyoung6420]

"Shut up!" -Matt Farah, commenting on the nav system in the 2017 Porsche GTS Manual

[@garf117]

this video clearly has promotional video in it from the press release, and I'm totally okay with it. great video

[@Detaileddesignsautospa]

I would not kick that car out of my bed.

[@xzst]

Porsche are the cars that you despise when you are not into cars, but when you get in the topic you realise how good they are.

[@lakmalantony8505]

Reviews keep getting better and better. Awesome Job Matt !

[@m3tro603]

Matt, hope you had a chance to also drive the road that heads east out of Virginia city - Six Mile Canyon Rd, even more epic than 341 in my opinion. Slower speeds but quicker elevation changes and more twisty bits. The constant nagging from the nav reminds me of Clarkson and the e60 M5 review - hilarious!

[@maxhi88]

Did this car have the partial leather/alcantara or the full leather/alcantara package? What's your take on the leather in Porsches? I personally felt both at the last car show and liked the full leather much more. I haven't felt the natural leather option though.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Guy Incognito I drove one car with full leather and one car without. It's nice, but if you wanted to save cash the non-full leather doesn't feel cheap or like it's missing anything.

[@anermand]

i just watched an add that was 30 mins long... love ur vids matt!

[@Dazedviper1]

Matts the type of guy I wanna have a few beers with.

[@john2605]

He'd probably tell you shut up everytime you opened your mouth.

[@chrisej5987]

Matt yelling at himself to shut up! was hysterical 😂 Or were you yelling at the gremlins on the hood? (I couldn't hear the navi until you stopped)

[@driftattack11]

the nav in this video reminded me of the scene in F&F 4 when Paul Walker was yelling at the Nav while racing in the blue skyline

[@kevinkane3846]

Nice analysis on the car Matt

[@Roger-wi6ix]

Another advantage of the manual transmission is it can help you get in shape - check out his gut jiggling with every shift. It might take him years to see any improvement, but, still, better late than never.

[@Adam-tm7qh]

Production quality is brilliant Matt

[@aaron5222]

if you have another opportunity to film on this road again please do. also the shots in the snow and mountains top notch

[@csdevito5974]

Good video. Would have liked to hear something about throttle response of the turbo engine. On that road it should have been easy to feel any lag versus NA engine it replaces. Important to know if the smaller turbos without the variable vane and constant spool tech found in the Turbo S really are as good. Since you make the comparison with the Turbo S in the beginning, it would have completed the picture.

[@torment12345]

planned on ordering one this fall with PDCC but glad you said something because its something i was wishy washy about. going PDK and all the other options you mentioned

[@DBGMLV]

For me the perfect 911 is a 2GTS coupe, manual with LED headlights, bucket seats, pasm, 90l fuel tank, nav and Burmeister stereo, all round parking sensors and reverse camera and keyless go. All his comes out to 140k Euro. Only if I could afford that.

[@coleweinstein7486]

just got a 2019 manual 4S. Best thing I ever did. Save the manuals.

[@x310gtsx]

much better than the last couple of OTs! thanks matt!

[@bajohnson89]

the drive-by shots in this are primo, keep it up.

[@peteb1854]

Hahaha, sounding like an even more manic version of J Clarkson when he tested the formidable E60 M5 which featured the correspondingly formidable nav system which almost drove him to despair. Nice video here Matt.

[@Yourlocalandy]

lovely shots throughout the video. that road looks like a dream.

[@vmaund33]

these cars are built so phenomenally well

[@johnadams9044]

That road reminds me of riding Mount Lemon just outside of Tucson, AZ which I drove as you many times in my C4S.

[@stevedwong1346]

It appears that U are including footage from maybe another video team......hmmmmm, Carlos is quite a driver also. Nice review Big M, Cheer's & Thanx.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Porsche provided B Roll for us to use to save time

[@Magic_Vince]

Good review! So you would go without the PDCC, but with the rear axle steering? What about the -20mm Suspension?

[@Lambo6fo]

another great review Matt! I watch all your work and occasionally read your articles in your voice haha. Keep up the good work :)

[@xoxoxar]

I just found this channel but I already love this dude hahaha

[@RhysDardis]

Matt would you take the sports exhaust from Porsche directly or go with something that has a little more fun to it like the Sharkwerks exhaust?