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Before I trade my keys in, here's my thoughts on the (930) 911 turbo.
For starters it's undoubtedly a Porsche. The shape is iconic as it ever has been. Maybe even more so than any version of the 911 as this design is known widely as the grandad or definitive 911. That being said, the bar to get into "Sleeper status" is set fairly high from the get go. After all, you would expect to be impressed by a famous German sports car. Although, sharing a design with naturally aspirated sister cars might be the turbo's saving grace here. It also doesn't make a big deal out of being turbo charged bar a few cosmetic changes, and a couple of badges that only sharp - eyed enthusiasts who give a damn would notice.
In a practice race against AI to get me back up to speed on Sim racing, the 930 turbo absolutely blitzed anything else in the same class on the straights of Alsace. I have to admit I liked the gear ratios as well. They never held me up, but at the same time it reminds you that it is still a road car. Being able to count on the brakes in an old sports car is a relief in itself. As a matter of fact, whatever situation couldn't be saved by the Porsche's brakes was easily rectified with a touch of lift off over steer. Which brings me to the handling.
Lacking care for much aerodynamic grip, sports cars from the 930's era were mostly delicate or terrifying to drive. This leans more towards the delicate side in my opinion, however, when used correctly the car's over steering tendencies start to feel playful in a really good way. Almost like a little bit of lap time is sacrificed to make it look and feel a bit more exciting. Doesn't seem very German but it is a fantastic feeling
Even if the bar was set high, the 930 turbo surprised me in almost every aspect of driving. It's a sleeper verdict from me. In fact, I might just hold onto the keys for this one a bit longer
For starters it's undoubtedly a Porsche. The shape is iconic as it ever has been. Maybe even more so than any version of the 911 as this design is known widely as the grandad or definitive 911. That being said, the bar to get into "Sleeper status" is set fairly high from the get go. After all, you would expect to be impressed by a famous German sports car. Although, sharing a design with naturally aspirated sister cars might be the turbo's saving grace here. It also doesn't make a big deal out of being turbo charged bar a few cosmetic changes, and a couple of badges that only sharp - eyed enthusiasts who give a damn would notice.
In a practice race against AI to get me back up to speed on Sim racing, the 930 turbo absolutely blitzed anything else in the same class on the straights of Alsace. I have to admit I liked the gear ratios as well. They never held me up, but at the same time it reminds you that it is still a road car. Being able to count on the brakes in an old sports car is a relief in itself. As a matter of fact, whatever situation couldn't be saved by the Porsche's brakes was easily rectified with a touch of lift off over steer. Which brings me to the handling.
Lacking care for much aerodynamic grip, sports cars from the 930's era were mostly delicate or terrifying to drive. This leans more towards the delicate side in my opinion, however, when used correctly the car's over steering tendencies start to feel playful in a really good way. Almost like a little bit of lap time is sacrificed to make it look and feel a bit more exciting. Doesn't seem very German but it is a fantastic feeling
Even if the bar was set high, the 930 turbo surprised me in almost every aspect of driving. It's a sleeper verdict from me. In fact, I might just hold onto the keys for this one a bit longer
I get it though, when my kids were that age the little free time I had was spent sleeping.
