Comparisons

Data-Driven Insights on 997 GTS Aftermarket Upgrades The 997.2 Carrera GTS is already one of the most well-balanced modern 911s, but aftermarket modifications can take it to the next level. Whether you’re aiming to up-level the performance, looks, driving pleasure, or all three, there are wide range of aftermarket options available. We thought it would […]

The 992.2 Carrera GTS is a Turbo-Lite 911 Since its introduction to the 997 generation in 2010, the Porsche 911 GTS has shared a strong resemblance to the 911 Turbo. The models shared the same wide-body design, wheel size, centerlock rims, and the liberal use of Alcantara in the interior. To some enthusiasts, the GTS […]

The 997 GTS Coupe is a Sport Classic for Drivers The 997 GTS Cabriolet and the 997 Speedster have always struck me as fraternal twins, a relationship echoed by the GTS Coupe and the Sport Classic.  Released in January 2010, the wide body, naturally aspirated 997 Carrera—known as the Sport Classic—helped fund the development of […]

Comparing the 911 Carrera GTS with the 911 GT3 A common critique of the 911 model range focuses on the fact that so many different models exist.  Porsche even produced a video in 2018 hoping to quickly explain the twenty-four derivatives they offered at the time.   When contemplating the various models in the 911 range, […]

Compare Porsche 911 Models Based on the Carrera GTS At times it seems Porsche has a special edition for every occasion: one for morning drives, another for celebrating Tuesdays, one for when the moon is full, and even one for the rare days when traffic is actually moving smoothly.  At this rate, we might eventually […]

  Compare a 911 Wide Body GTS with a Narrow Body Carrera S. The distinctive wide body design is a hallmark of the 911 GTS.  The GTS was one of the few ways to own a naturally aspirated, two-wheel drive wide body Porsche 911 during the 997 and 991.1 generations.   Turbos became standard on […]

Compare 911 GTS Generations: 997 vs 991.1 vs 991.2 vs 992 Porsche delivered the first 911 GTS as a 2011 model.  It was a swansong to the 997.2 generation cars as the 991 launch was impending.  That first release brought us extra power, an improved chassis set-up, plus interior and exterior design changes all delivered […]

Compare the 992 GTS with the 991.1 and 997 Generations. The formula for the 1st two generations of the 911 GTS was consistent.  Extra power, improved chassis, and a few extra cosmetic bits all delivered in a naturally aspirated, two-wheel drive, wide body car.  It was this last part that made the model somewhat exclusive […]

Comparing Porsche 997 and 991 Manual Transmissions Let’s start with the fact that neither feels as good as the S2000 manual transmission.  In fairness, I’ve yet to drive any manual transmission that felt as good as the S2000.  Many say that you can ‘get close’ with the Numeric Racing shifter and cables.  I’ve not experienced […]

The 911 GTS Cabriolet is a Speedster for Drivers The OG Speedster was a Chapman-esque model launched by Porsche in 1953 to simplify and add lightness to the 356.  The first 911 Speedster came in 1988 with its shortened/raked windshield and double-bubble humps behind the cockpit; next came the 964 Speedster in 1993, exactly two […]

An owner’s viewpoint on the knocks against the 911 cabriolet Like any enthusiast, I watch car pricing, and it’s been especially interesting during the pandemic.  The forums are full of posts tracking the steep rise in prices with virtually all 911’s selling for what seem like record prices. As members post links to cars, it’s […]

comparing the interiors of the 991 and 997 GTS A subscriber suggested comparing the interiors of the 991 and 997.  It was an excellent suggestion.  I thought it would be interesting to focus on a “Top 3” for each of the cars. Let’s start w/ the 997 since it’s the older of the two.  The […]

what makes a 911 GTS Porsche The 991 was a completely new platform for Porsche, and only the third since the 911 was introduced.  The 901 was first, followed by the 996, and then the 991.  It was also the first platform introduced after Porsche had become part of VAG, though the design work was […]

sound comparison between the 991 and 997 Porsche GTS My first post comparing the 991 and 997 included a small reference to the differences between how the cars sound.  I’ve wanted to spend more time on this topic, and finally had the opportunity to do it. Sound is such an important part of the experience […]

what makes a 911 GTS Porsche It’s a Carrera S with a few extra boxes checked on the options sheet.  That’s the answer you’ll often hear when the question is what’s a GTS?  For those in the know, that response sells it short a bit since it isn’t possible to transform a Carrera S into […]

First Impressions of Porsche 991.1 GTS vs 997 GTS You never get a second chance to make a first impression.  Having never driven a 991, I was curious to see how it would stack up against my 997.  It was a long wait, but the car finally arrived from the West coast (backstory). This was […]