Today was a beautiful day for a drive! Went to test drive the new 991 today. They've really improved the car but it almost felt a bit too sterile despite the fact that it sounded great. It's more of an "everyday" supercar for the "every person" now.

Definitely much more modern compared to the 997


Getting in and out is definitely much easier. Doesn't feel as "intimate" as before.


Sunroof opening is as huge as the 997 Targa. I have mixed feelings about it because I'm not even sure I like having a sunroof


I love how the new 991 looks up front.


Those new taillights are hot


What amused me is that there was no way for them to put the "demo" dealer plates on the 991 because of the retractable spoiler. The salesguy ended up holding it the whole time. :lol:


Josh demonstrating how much headroom there in the back


I honestly love the new "key"...very slick making it look like the 991 profile


Rear quarter looks good too


I think it's too "busy" back there..they should have left the "PORSCHE" on the backlight glass like on 997s.


How does the 991 look compared to my 997TT? I think it looks good. An "evolutionary" upgrade


I'm not entirely sold on the rear bumper yet but maybe it'll grow on me


A beautiful 997.2 Turbo S painted to sample in I think Fountain Blue with the 908 in the background


908, sexy as ever!


This very same 908 was at the recent Rennsport Reunion


Model of the 908


Which has a sexier rear end? Kinda like comparing Marilyn Monroe to say, Adriana Lima? :lol:


Side profile shot of the Turbo S

 

Beautiful pics... thanks for sharing

 

Beautiful shots Jason. I took some pics of the actual unveiling event and posted it on a thread that I started in the 991 section. That is a 910 not a 908. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

The car looks like a 910, the model is a 906.

 

Thanks for the clarification guys, I don't really know older Porsches that well, clearly.

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Great pictures as always!

 

Wow!

They let you take it for a drive? I might have to call them hahaha

 

That's what they're for. They're demo cars.

 

So are you trading in when the turbo version comes out?

I'd love to have that S... yummy.

 

Naw....I love mine. It's a keeper for a while anyways. Maybe the GT3 RS will tickle my fancy next but I don't see myself trading it in.

 

I've said it before on another thread but this must be very similar to how people felt when the 996 replaced the outgoing 993. I just cannot find myself warming up to many things about the 991, but am trying to keep an open mind to the fact that I've yet to see one in person (was at Barrier the day of the reveal, but the covers were still on). I'm also mindful of the fact that I'm rarely impressed with the base model, and so am really hopeful that the upcoming GT3, Turbo, and GT2 variants really get the pulse quickening!

Terrific pictures, thank you very much!

 

Curious about the stop/start technology at traffic lights. Any feedback there?