Total 911 verdict

More driver aids and sophistication through an inevitable technological creep, the 992 has to meet ever-tougher emissions and consumption regulations yet remains an authentic sports car. It seems Porsche relishes engineering around the hurdles contemporary legislation places upon it, future-proofing the 911 for the next generation. Our ride reveals the 992 is going to be very much a 911 for our times, as well as lap times…

likes

• Improved ride comfort and noise isolation, particularly from the front axle • Widebody for all Carrera and S models • It’s retained the manual, though we’d prefer the GT3/R’S six-speeder, even over the promise of an improved seven-speed

dislikes

• The idea of the eventual, and now confirmed hybrid 911 • Exhaust particulate filter dampens the exhaust note of Eu-bound 992s • Lane Keep Assist shouldn’t be in a 911!