Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 209 i Total 911

For most aspects of our day-to-day lives, the march of technology has proved irresistible and, in the main, welcome. For example, we all use smartphones now; some of us pay for things with watches; and “face-to-face” meetings can be had with attendees stationed across separate continents. With sports cars though, it’s different. For while they too have adopted a raft of pioneering technologies (and arguably at a quicker rate than most other sectors over the last five years), a good number of us still find favour with tradition. That tradition, of course, is the unfiltered engagement on offer via the simple mediums of a combustion engine and manual gearbox. That’s not to knock the accomplishment of PDK in the modern 911. Porsche’s double-clutch automatic transmission has proved a revelation since…

Targa tales Dear Sir, I am writing to you from ‘across the pond’, from Southeastern Pennsylvania, USA to be exact, and I am happy to say I am finally a subscriber after years of buying your magazine from our local bookstore – and really enjoying all of the special covers that come to those of us with subscriptions. What a great idea that really turns the printed magazine into a collectable item, kudos to everyone involved in bringing that to life. After many years of wanting, waiting and searching, pausing and then searching again, I finally acquired my first Porsche (a 911 of course) last year. I, like many others during the pandemic, re-evaluated just about everything and the decision was made to begin the search yet again for what…

It is a mark of just how seismic a development the 991 was that when it launched in 2011, its new manual gearbox was almost completely overlooked. Controversies surrounding electrically assisted steering and a 100mm longer wheelbase stole the headlines, yet the seventh-generation 911 had also gained a seventh forward ratio for its PDK and manual transmissions. Porsche reasoned emissions was the result of this unprecedented move to develop a seven-speed manual for its 911, and the reality was proof enough of that. A long seventh ratio was essentially an overdrive gear, with top speed still achieved in sixth. What was also apparent from our early drives, though, was that this new gearbox would take some getting used to. Some would argue we never quite did. Adding another ratio threw…

They sit at opposite ends of nearly 40 years of Porsche 911 production, one representing the flamboyance of the air-cooled era, the other a performance icon of the water-cooled generation. The 930 Turbo and 991.2 GT3 are very different 911s indeed, but they are Porsche 911s nevertheless – and what they do have in common right now is significant appeal to collectors. Collectability is not something we’re generally keen to tout in Total 911, yet it is an undeniable facet of Porsche culture today, and so it’d be wrong for us to readily dismiss what is a major appeal of these cars for some. Besides, how else could we meaningfully assemble a beautiful 930 and 991.2 GT3 for a spirited drive? So, while we won’t be comparing and contrasting the…

Ron Lang Ashland, Oregon @ronlangsport Model 911S 2.4-LITRE Year 1972 Acquired 2018 Model 930 3.3 Year 1982 Acquired 2020 Model 964 CARRERA 2 REIMAGINED BY SINGER Year 1991 Acquired 2016 Model 993 TURBO Year 1997 Acquired 2015 Model 996 GT2 Year 2003 Acquired 2021 Model 997.2 GT3 RS Year 2011 Acquired 2015 Model 991.2 C4S Year 2017 Acquired 2016 Paint protection strategies are part of the car ownership experience, 911s included. There are several schools of thought, I suppose tied directly to one’s goals for a particular car. Many enthusiasts believe that the car’s exterior paint is part of the history of the car. Thus, rock chips on the front end, and general deterioration of the paint as it ages is viewed in a positive light: patina is a good…

992.2 Turbo goes hybrid! Porsche combines e-power with traditional flat six engine Porsche is testing hybrid power for its 911 Turbo on the public road, Total 911 can reveal. In a sensational development which will reverberate right around the Porsche spectrum, Total 911’s spies have captured a 992 Turbo prototype riding with active e-power on board. At face value the mule looks like an ordinary 992 Turbo development car in action, save for the presence of a small yellow sticker in the 911’s rear screen. The sticker signifies the vehicle is a test car fitted with hybrid componentry, which is required by law in the event of an accident, so that rescue teams are aware the vehicle is equipped with high-voltage technology. The prototype in our pictures also has its…

“These roads are rarely closed, leaving you to fill in your own risk assessment” Tennessee. Famous for its bourbon whisky and a rich musical heritage including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Justin Timberlake. But the people of this part of America have more than roadside bars to look forward to once they’ve finished their ‘9 to 5’. Deep in this part of the Bible Belt lies the Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited of all the US national parks. 12 million people visit every year. Disneyland in Orlando gets more footfall at 20 million, but hidden in the tree-covered hills of the Smokies are roads to rival any theme park ride. Myself, my wife Renée (and our dog!) have spent a lot of time just outside Knoxville this year. We’re…

It’s always a joy to chase classic Porsche cars to buy. My love and passion for the cars is what drives me, and makes it so much easier to explain why I work seven days a week. I’m always excited to pass on a new purchase to whoever buys them. When I go to check out a new Porsche, I’m always buzzing. When people ask me what’s my favourite car, I reply, as the famous Carroll Shelby always answered, “The next car!” At Beverly Hills Car Club I have many clients worldwide: dealers, enthusiasts, and collectors who primarily purchase cars from me to have an advantage in their local markets. I always have over 100 Porsche cars in stock, from early Porsche 356s to Porsche 993s. I always do my…

Data file Full specs, ratings and market values of every Porsche 911 model, including the 991 generation, can be found beginning on page 94 Plus Showroom Looking for a new 911? The classifieds from our independent specialist partners are the first place you should start your search Servicing & tuning Get the very best from your Porsche 911 with the help of our selected performance and maintenance specialists Porsche lifestyle Helping you make the right lifestyle choices to complement you and your 911. Don’t just drive Porsche, live the brand Insurance & finance Get your Porsche covered with the best insurance deals for road and track to ensure happy, safe motoring…

As you’ll know from numerous articles in this magazine of late, the Porsche market in 2021 has been extremely buoyant. We reckon values are up by an average of around 20% compared to 18 months ago, with no sign of any let-ups anytime soon. Simply put, if you’re in the market for the Porsche 911 you’ve always dreamed of, you’re going to have to pay handsomely for it. Despite this general inflation in Porsche 911 values, market fluctuations across different models means some can be viewed as underrated compared to others. But which is considered by market experts to be the most underrated currently? Karl Meyer at 2911 The Porsche Buyer wastes no time in pulling out the first-generation 997 for high praise. “Where 996 values have increased so much…

3rd place for Porsche at Le Mans Porsche secured a GTE-Pro podium spot in August’s 89th edition of the Le Mans 24-hour race. The no.92 911 RSR driven by works drivers Kévin Estre, Neel Jani and Michael Christensen achieved 3rd place ahead of its no. 91 sister car driven by Gianmaria Bruni, Richard Lietz and Frédéric Makowiecki, in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s fourth round. Museum celebrates 50 years of Weissach The Museum on Porscheplatz is celebrating half a century of Weissach, the world-leading research and development centre based just outside Stuttgart. As a result, a new exhibition will run to 5 December, showcased via a series of physical and augmented reality displays under the themes of ‘First Steps’, ‘Test Rig/Wind Tunnel’, ‘Porsche Engineering’, ‘Design’, ‘Motorsport’ and ‘Centre’.…

10 992 Carrera S (2020-) Gearbox: ZF 7-speed As the launch of the 992 appeared on the horizon, there was much speculation whether that venerable concept, the manual gearbox, would still be offered on a 911. There were strong hints from the Motorsport department that GT3 versions would be available with a six-speed, but the plain 911? In the end Porsche did not abandon self-shifting 911 enthusiasts, though the manual gearbox arrived a full year after the start of 992-generation production. The only disappointment was that instead of a basic 911 manual option (a recreation of the 991 Carrera T), buyers had to spec up to a Carrera S or 4S. However, opting for a manual gearbox gave buyers the very welcome Sport Chrono Package as well as a mechanical…

Nearly 50 years ago, Adrian Flux began to notice an increase in the number of customers coming to him with problems insuring their imported cars, particularly from America. Insurers either couldn’t work out how to rate the cars, or simply shied away from covering anything that wasn’t a standard right-hand-drive, UK-registered motor. He found a solution, word spread, and the specialist broker has been at the vanguard of the evolving imported car insurance market ever since. “Adrian was so successful at the start of the business because he was targeting these types of clients who couldn’t get mainstream insurance, so obviously after so many years we have a large product range to cover most risks,” says Daniel Clark, product and underwriting development manager for Flux. Grey and other imports Cars…

911s in the data file are organised in rows according to release date, beginning with the very first model in 1964. Many models were available in Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet forms, with the option of automatic transmission. Here, data has been provided from the Coupe variants unless stated. All data here has been compiled, where possible, from Porsche’s own figures. General valuations This reflects the general market trend for a model’s used value compared to the previous financial quarter. The review for 2021 Q4 will be October. The review for 2021 Q3 was July. Ratings Each model is rated out of five in our half-star system according to their performance, handling, appearance and desirability.…

It doesn’t take a genius to see the Porsche 911 of today is significantly larger than the original of nearly 60 years previously. There are a number of reasons why the 911 (and cars in general) have increased in size this side of the Millennium. They are built and designed for bigger people, and they also need to accommodate a host of new technological and safety features. That’s why the new 911 may be bigger than ever before, but technology has ensured it is the fastest, safest and most economical 911 yet. A size increase brings more mass into the equation, and there’s an inevitable weight penalty from the presence of new tech too (most notable in recent years are the Carrera’s turbochargers and gasoline particulate filters). We know mass…