theceomagazine.com | 191remind you that life really is that good. The speed limit is
all that’s stopping the temptation to reach the 308km/h
top speed.
The sunroof slides open, letting in the roar of the convoy
and the clean, fresh smell that can only be experienced in
unspoiled places like New Zealand. The heated seat and
warmed steering wheel take the edge off the coolness.
This nimble model is a whole 12 kilograms lighter, with
the outer skin now made entirely from aluminium instead
of steel. The car races with fast gear changes, even in
automatic, and the spoiler intuitively shifts into position with
honed adaptive aerodynamics.
POWERFUL YET PRACTICAL
While performance is enhanced, the 992 is more efficient and
environmentally conscious. Tweaks to the air-cooling system,
the mirrored turbochargers and the injection process improve
air flow and optimise efficiency.
Some dampness on the road from sporadic showers
activates an option to turn on Porsche Wet Mode, a world-
first introduced exclusively for the 911. Tiny sensors on the
wheel rim detect water and accordingly precondition the
control system, giving a warning signal to switch on the
safety feature that has its benefits on these glassy roads.
The LED Matrix headlights, comprised of 84 individual
pinhead lights, work together to intelligently regulate
brightness and distribution, controlled by a camera sitting
below the windscreen. At night-time, the camera also
detects people and animals in darkness at a range of up
to 300 metres.
Assistance systems like this make driving a six-figure car
in everyday traffic safer and more comfortable. Brake assist,
lane change assist and adaptive cruise control turn driving
into coasting, making the 911 a car you could take for a spin
every day. Practical enough to put a baby’s seat in the back
or for the work commute, yet powerful enough to take it to
the track or thrash on exhilarating weekend road trips.
It’s performance and comfort rolled into one. The 992 is
both timeless and ultra-modern, paying homage to Porsche’s
911 style spun out and perfected over decades, while keeping
well ahead of the times. It’s more powerful, more efficient, and
feels as sleek as it looks.
Yes, the 992 is definitely worth the upgrade.“THE EIGHTH GENERATION OF
THE 911 IS EVEN MORE POWERFUL,
EVEN MORE EMOTIONAL, AND
EVEN MORE EFFICIENT THAN
ITS PREDECESSOR.”
- Oliver Blume, CEO, Porsche