991.2 Carrera T v GTS Dilemma
dear Sir,
It has been a pleasure reading Total 911 magazine since I found it two years ago. There is so much information on current and previous models. I am from Hong Kong and currently drive a Cayman 981 GTS (PDK), but I wish to get a 911 in the future.
After driving the Cayman GTS, I have to admit there is charm in the naturally aspirated engine, particularly the sudden increase in engine roar when it revs over 4,000rpm. For the new generation of 991.2 with the turbocharged engine, would the engine have a different roar after certain revs?
My ideal model would be a 911 with NA engine and manual six-speed gearbox. In our region setting it seems impossible to get a GT3 in the coming two years, despite my willingness to wait.
I’ve now turned my eyes to the 991.2 GTS and Carrera T. From a driving pleasure perspective which model would best deliver for street driving?
Also, I learned from your article that the T’s gear ratio (mainly the seventh gear ratio) is lower than the basic 991.2. How about the GTS model? Does the GTS give similar low-gear ratios?
Thank, dominic tai Swapping a 981 GTS for a 911 is a positive natural ascension in the world of porsche, dominic. congratulations on your choice. regarding the turbocharged engines, we’re huge fans of the new 9a2 unit here at total 911. to all intents and purposes, it behaves very much like an na flat six: it’s rev happy, doesn’t run out of puff as you approach the redline (despite smaller turbochargers being fitted than a bona fide 911 turbo) and emits a good, throaty noise. Bar the hushed whistle of the turbos spooling up under acceleration, plus a modicum of delay in throttle response, you’d likely forget the flat six uses forced induction.
as for carrera t vs GTS, for pure road driving the carrera t will be more rewarding: it’s slightly softer in terms of chassis and its engine (80hp down on the GTS) and gearbox are better suited to the confines of road driving. If you intend to do even the odd track day, you’ll need the better brakes of a GTS. the carrera t’s final drive ratio is also shorter than the GTS. Good luck!