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- Welcome to the Porsche 911 S/T. Designed by Porsche as a present to itself on the 60th anniversary of the 911 (there’s 1,963 planned in honour of the birth year), the S/T revives a grand old name from 1969 when a 911 S was sprinkled with a touch of motorsport fairy dust to become the S/T - a fearsome competition car that did without the aid of big wings and hefty aero. A kind of beautiful Frankenstein’s monster, the S/T was a competition car, but not prolific.
The modern S/T follows the same path, though with much more modern vim. Mounted in the back is the naturally-aspirated, 521bhp 4-litre boxer from the GT3 RS coupled to that short-ratio manual (with shorter cogs than a GT3). There are no big wings bar a short Gurney flap on the electric rear spoiler, which itself doesn’t raise quite as high as other 911s. The rear-wheel steer system is ditched to save weight and complexity, and the bonnet, front wings, ‘cage, rear anti-roll bars and shear panel underneath are all carbon fibre. The wheels are centre-lock and magnesium, the glass thinned to shave precious pounds. Even the battery has been on a diet, and now consists of a lightweight race-style lithium-ion unit. Cobble all this together with the slim carbon bucket seats along with weight savings from the powertrain and clutch, and the S/T becomes the lightest production 911. With a kerbweight of 1,380kg, it’s 40kg lighter than a manual GT3 Touring.
There are plenty more facts and figures, and who better to show Top Gear magazine’s Tom Ford around the new Super 911 than the man behind it and the boss of Porsche's GT division, Andreas Preuninger.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:04 The Porsche 911 ST design
02:45 Interior
04:58 The heritage design package
05:58 Chatting with Andreas Preuninger
08:23 How to make the Porsche 911 ST
11:15 Will it still win our hearts?
14:23 Conclusion
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This is what a modern BMW CSL should have been. Man, Porsche is absolutely killing it these days.
what do you mean these days? they've been repackaging and reselling the same 911 for generations lol
@@axioms22and they’ve been doing it right the whole time.
@@maynarddrivesfast804Hear Hear !
I don’t understand it either everyone has a preference in Cars .
Although Arguably Porsche are one of the best Car manufacturers in the world at the moment and are incredibly innovative .
They’ve kept the Body design original because that’s what a Porsche 911 is .
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it !
@@axioms22Looks can be deceiving.
@@axioms22 If it ain't broke 🤷♂
Porsche is one of the last manufacturers who actually understands *driver's cars*
You spelled collector's and auctioneer's car wrong.
@@redinho1994no that’s ferrari, not Porsche
people that simp for Porsche are so sad, every model looks the same (a Beetle😂) and every little thing is a super expensive option and you sad clowns will still be like omg the dials are green 😂 Porsche so good at rebadging and reselling the same gt over and over to its dumb customers
@@redinho1994 Not at all. They're meant to be driven daily, and they are designed with drivers in mind.
As for the price, there are options more affordable to the "non-rich" client base.
@@axioms22 Found the guy who can't afford one.
Andreas just gets it. His dedication and focus to what he wants a car to deliver is incredibly apparent. He's invaluable to the company and a huge reason for it's commercial success with the GT P-cars. Cheers to Andreas and his team once again.
Andreas always got what they deserves.
Andreas Preuninger has become a legend similar to Mercedes' long-time S-Class boss Dr. Storp - and that's saying something. He has now been director of the GT class for 23 years!
Believe it or not but there are Americans who think that a Corvette is the same as this.
If you thought 3 RS’ had crazy markups, imagine this….
It's gonna be absolutely stupid. And I'm honestly here for it. Have all the rich slow poke fools pay out the nose for it. Cause I'll never afford it.
I think this will be invite only, considering there will only be 1963 units. But no doubt mark up will be insane
People would kill to pay markup if any became available…
Exactly. Nonsense item aimed at speculators not at drivers. Pure marketing exercise
@@pdds1maybe $300.000.
Andreas Preuninger is the kind of guy every car manufacturer needs. I hope he stays for many more years because the cars he is putting out are amazing.
I love the way Andreas subtly throws shade on EV’s! He’s right - there is no way any electric car can ever have the soul of a car like this. Get a real 911 while you still can
Very eloquent
What Andreas is doing at Porsche with the 911 is friggin awesome but do you think he may have quietly pissed off a few RS owners with his sales pitch on this new ST?
@@markrichards5928 I don't think…Porsche has always had different versions based on the same car, no wonder that on the GT3 and other models, several versions were born. However, the GT3 RS remains the most technically extreme, which this ST, despite being beautiful, is not
@@lorenzoc.5351 I completely agree however I don’t remember a previous variant being released after the GT3 RS and being marketed and explained its role in the way Andreas is with this new ST. I’m sure we’ll see it on Internet forums or hear about it somehow if RS owners start complaining. What’s your opinion on this ST anyway? Looks like a cracking car to me!
This is automotive perfection.
It’s the same car every time 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️ with one or two new things just completely lazy from them
its very big and heavy.. id rather own a Cayman GT4 RS.
Well yeah that’s what makes them so special, they continue to perfect it. There’s a reason they’re considered the best driving road cars on the planet.
@@Unspoken_T187tell me you know nothing about Porsches without telling me you know nothing about Porsches
@@PaulTC777bro didn’t watch the video
The way they have kept the rounded rpm and speed dials is the most impressive, everyone has gone mad on flat tablet design, especially Benz, they have kept to their goals over time and always succeed
@AlexanderChristopher-qg4kl how much 4 star can someone sniff!!
Andreas Preuninger is as much a star of this show as that 911 S/T. The man actually _understands_ what cars are for: To be enjoyed when driven and when looked at, all with 911 reliability. It's not all about the numbers! Keep doing what you're doing Andreas. Us petrolheads are rootin' for ya!
I don't understand how Porsche just keeps improving, they've been making the same car since the 60's and still manage to make new and exciting cars... Automotive Perfection
It's called continuous evolution.....and it's great. I don't understand it either :)
That's what I keep asking myself, "Hey 😢
they are the best race car engineers and competitors in competitive racing to ever live
Personally, I don't like where the 911 evolution is going. I liked the 997 generation more than the 992.
It has the same name but the current 992 is drastically different than the early 60's 911.
I love Andreas Preuninger's passion for what he does and the cars his team create. He's a great asset to Porsche and I hope he stays involved in the company for many more years to come.
our passion here at Porsche is to rebadge and resell the same 911 to you morons over and over and over and over...we're passionate about money and you're passionate about driving VW beetles lol
Andreas could sell sand to Arabs and pork chops to Paul McCartney
@AlexanderChristopher-qg4klchill out Alexander. Here’s not the time and place
Repent Jesus Christ is God over all, every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
@@oliveroshea5765Perry McCarthy also wants Porsche cars.
I still don't think the 992 is quite the looker that the 991.2 or better yet the 997.2 is for the modern cars, but leaving that and the electric steering debate aside... what's not to like? This sounds like the ultimate 911. Almost a perfect sports car. The pin striped interior feels oh so right. I'll likely never have the chance to own one of these, but if I could have one I would in an instant. What a thing. Eagerly awaiting what the 992.2 ends up looking like and how they try to top this.
Andreas Preuninger's approach to creating cars that feel unified and harmonious is a true testament to Porsche's dedication to their craft. It's not just about raw power or flashy features; it's about crafting a driving experience that resonates with enthusiasts on a deeper level. That level of cohesion and connection is what sets Porsche apart and keeps them at the forefront of the sports car world. Kudos to the entire team for consistently delivering such exceptional vehicles! 🚗🔥 #PorschePassion
Porsche never disappoints when they finally dropped another banger 911.
If you don't change anything, you don't disappoint.
@@instinct-8991 playing it safe
Is the 911 banned in America? #neverforget
"Sir there's been another 911"
@AlexanderChristopher-qg4kl not reading allat
This is seriously as close to perfection as any company has ever achieved. Absolutely stunning and sublime to drive.
Not really. No rear seats..
@@luked4587 it's a driver's car, not a family's car
how would you know what it's like to drive lol
@@luked4587have you seen the size of other 911 seats
Its just a worse 911r
Definition of perfection nowadays! Awesome job Andreas!
This is literally the perfect machine. Absolutely love it! And damn did they hit it spot on with a manual too.
Agree. And also has V12 Turbo Mark II.
This is the 911R of this generation, the car that brought manuals back to Porsche's GT car lexicon. It is also now the most alluring package Porsche sells, according to me. Fewer gadgets and gizmos, less weight, less flash, but more involvement than any other modern Porsche on sale. That is also to say, more involvement than almost every modern car on sale today, period.
*Thanks Andy.*
I like how the body style evolved over the 911R. This body style is way more aggressive and interesting IMO, also looks like it was developed with aerodynamics in mind, a big performance leap over the R just considering the aero improvements.
Love this car, but it's more involving than a Spyder with less weight and no roof? 🤔
Gt3 RS is the ultimate Porsche... According to SCIENCE !!!🧪🔭😎
Would be better with a PDK
Yes, this is a nice concept. Personally, I prefer the Ferrari 812 Competizione, though..
One of the biggest admiration for the Porsche brand that I have is not only their attention to engineering detail, but also the way they preserve and honor their sacred racing and manufacturing history.
Well they never mention the romance between ferdinand porsche and papa adolf these days though lol
@@ardijanuar2036HAHAHAHAHHAAH
@@ardijanuar2036lmao I work at Porsche and the first day we go thru the history of the company… we glossed over 1932-1944 lmaooo
@@ardijanuar2036you're saying it like it's a bad thing.
@@ardijanuar2036the romance of Ferdinand Porsche still woefully impressive.
Porsche is getting it! Full driver involvement. It's why I love my 911 manual. Perfect. Wish I could get one of these...
Andreas is an excellent salesman/ambassador for the GT cars. Cause he knows his craft, he has genuine passion for the cars and he articulates what the essence of the machines are so well!
not only the ultimate porsche but also the ultimate car.
*Porsche 918 and 959 would like a word with you*
It's no Mazda Miata.
No rear seats.
@@luked4587 I mean as a driver
@@Jay-jb2vr And CGT.
My new favourite 911…what a gem!
Same.
Same x2.
@AlexanderChristopher-qg4kl JESUS CHRIST IS KING
That’s a work of art. Porsche keeps putting out better and better cars that are both powerful and beautiful
I'm not the biggest Porsche guy in the world but AP is a joy to watch and I think he summed up what they do better than any other company @ 8:30. They make everything about their cars, be it the 911 or the Boxster or the Panamera (and even the Macan to some extent) feel like they are one. Everything about fast 911s don't just work together, they belong together. It's why so many believe they make the best sports cars in the world and why theyre so rarely beaten.
The rear steering delete makes it pure perfection 👍
Why?
@@Sideways_Singh it’s an artificial assistance that has nothing to do in a car meant to involve the driver for a concentrate of driving pleasure rooted in Porsche history otherwise its door full open to infinite list of amazing technical assistances that would take the car in something else but not this. Clear as mud i know 😅
Agreed! So happy they really focused on the analog vibe. That coupled with the gearbox changes they spoke about. It sounds like just an absolute pleasure to drive. There is something special about a car that is refined but a beast to drive. That "get it right" sweet spot that melts you into the seat thinking "nailed it" is just so satisfying. Well done Porsche on the concept. Without a doubt, I'm sure it will deliver. ...it is Porsche, after all.
@@Sideways_Singh because as a driver, enthusiast or professional, there is something very special when you get it right. That feeling of "being one" with the car. A bull rider does not get assists, and when they nail their ride you will hear them saying things like "I was just one with the bull"...same holds true here. Rear stearing (in a sports car) is more of an assist (like stability control) than anything else. This is why you will hear enthusiasts or "purists" mention, though it makes you faster...it takes something away from the pleasure of driving. These assists give you a confidence you otherwise should not have. The skill is not on the driver but in the tech/car. Without them, there is a respect. You respect the car, it's power, it's agility, it's ability...like walking up to that bull. It can kill you....but if you get it right (and it's all up to you) the sensation of pleasure is 10 fold. ;) it's why the F40 is so beloved.
@@bachirbattache2997 idk the rear wheel steer just makes it feel like it has a shorter wheelbase it aint helping in any way, it makes it feel more like a air cooled 911 when they were really small, I think they shoulda kept it.
Seems basically like a 992 911R
Yes, it is, right?
The most laziest car company ever
@@Unspoken_T187
YUP, so what was the point of the Touring.
Thank you!! Jeez. All they do is remix.
pretty much exactly what it is
The car i didnt know i wanted. My lord what a perfect combo!
In general, not only is the 911 such a timeless beautiful car but the engineering is second to none.
YES! THE 911 R LIVES ON WITH A DIFFERENT NAME! MY FAVORITE SPORTS CAR EVER LIVES ❤️🔥🔥🔥
If anything this is even more special. The changes seem extensive.
This is on a different level then the r
So its a GT3 RS - Touring. Got it!
This is more special than that. They seem to have made extensive changes.
@@almac9203The thing is though the new GT3 is more than a handful for the road, the GT3RS is quite frankly overkill anywhere outside of the race track. The question is ST excessive (in the real world) considering that the GT3 Touring does the same job for less money. Does that extra spiciness worth it?
@@TymaDem this will be more special than the GT3 touring with the power plus carbon fibre bodywork and special set up. Whether the 'extra specialness' will be worth the extra money will be up to the individual to decide. I think this special car will end up costing less in the long run because it will appreciate in value more than the GT3 touring so from an investment perspective it will totally be worth it. This will be a better investment than Bitcoin and a hell of a lot more fun! I don't think regular customers will be able to get one of these cars as they will be sold out straight away to VIP customers and flippers.
Absolutely fantastic journalistic questions asked by Tom, and wonderful answers by Andreas. What a car.
The Porsche car surely has a perfect design at the exterior part with some cool texture and I can literally describe that the car wheel does really look fabulous
Porsche just keeps on delivering gems we all love - just love this car!
I absolutely love this guy, Andreas. He’s so passionate about the product that he and his team puts out and It would be the ultimate goal of mine to meet this man and shake his hand..
Perfection. This is exactly why Porsche are king. Creating cars like this in modern times is priceless.
This IS it! Being manual is a HUGE plus!!!!! Got to love it!
Just when I wonder, ok what can Andreas and the GT team do make an already PERFECT car even better. They ALWAYS amaze me. GT3, 911R, and now this are my all time dream car!
Andreas has one of the ultimate dream jobs in my opinion. The GT department of Porsche has been turning out some great cars under his leadership. I hope he sticks around for many years to come.
ez job right? just rebadge the 911 for the 1000th time
This Porsche guy is just a legend🔥
I loved the 50th anniversary car, especially the modern take of the Fuchs wheel that car had and can't believe that was 10 years ago!
It's basically a new 911R. But they're calling it an ST because calling it an R would piss off the collectors. What I'd like to see is a 911 GTS 4.0. Something that is made for the road, has a back seat, and has the sound and pleasure of a 4.0 NA engine and manual Trans for daily commuting.
if jeremy clarkson was to review this car, he would make all of us fall in love with the thing, i can't stop mourning the old top gear, it used to make car guys so enthusiastic about automobiles, and it will forever be missed.
He'd also mention how much he hates the 911 😂
Exactly it misses the energy they used to have. Even the editing…
When are you fanboys going to get over the end of your show? Even women don't cry this long when their favorite shows end.
Whats so special about Porsche to me is that every new car released means i have a new favorite dream car. They never miss 🔥🙏🏼
Just amazed. A dream time piece for the road.
Short throw manual gearbox. Just what the doctor ordered. Now to find a scenic route for exhilarating driving 👌
Tom Ford is a great presenter. Liked him back in the day when he was with Fifth gear. Hope to see him more on this channel!
Looks and sounds awesome, love every detail of it.
Tom Ford after such a longtime watching him. Loved the way he started the engine and showed how quickly the engine responds, with the lighter flywheel.
Wow, this is my new favorite 992 911. I like the subdued and low key looks. The GT3RS NA engine and the lightest 911 title is dope too. The many select tweaks all around the car add up and creates its attraction though. The front fender vents, the magnesium wheels, various light weight parts, interior variety and manual transmission all make this THE 911. I like that it’s not necessarily race focused yet has the GT3RS engine. It’s no doubt more comfortable and less flashy than the GT3RS, yet it’s more road focused than the GT3 Touring. What a slot within the lineup to occupy. A cross between the S and the Touring. That makes sense.
992 911 is still as vicious fast as ever.
@@purwantiallan5089 Yes, I like the base model in particular.
I'm sure that these RS will be trading for over a million $ very soon. This is probably the best version of the 992 today. I love that it has a proper manual transmission. So Very cool. Thank you.
Simply awesome!
My god, this thing is perfect. Subtle, stunning, 6spd, and perfect in black. Perfect porsche for the street!
Had me at six speed manual 😮❤
Same!
I hope Jason Cammisa could get his hands on one of these
It's utterly magnificent.
911s like these, over the years, just make me so emotional. Never even having driven one or be able to afford. They're simple the greatest cars ever made.
‘The 911R on steroids and I know it’s the ultimate Porsche 911’ according to Mr. Preuninger! Wow! 1963 units for the world won’t be enough 😊
I miss Jeremy
Tom ford worked with Jeremy for years a
At least this guy knows how to pronounce Porsche correctly.
watch his farmer show if you miss him. its almost as good as top gear 😂
I miss all 3 original guys
Get a life, lol!
This is perfection
Perfect. Not full of crap like most new cars. Pure and beautiful 👌
Porsche is just absolutely amazing
It looks absolutely FANTASTIC...NO silly big rear wing...🥳
The big rear wing is not silly, it´s for race track purposes and as Andreas said, the ST is not designed for track use. Those who take the GT3 to the track like the downforce of the wing. This car is of course production serial:
czcams.com/video/mGF7AgzlPMk/video.html
Porsche knows what driving really is!
For most, cars are mode of transport, but they aren’t just that, it’s a feeling that only few can describe.
That’s exactly what I told to a dealer on my last test ride, “when I got down, I was happy but certainly not enough to turn back and look at it”
Great piece with the master, Andreas Preuninger whose passion and dedication to sport motoring is unparalleled.
A perfect dream ✨
Now that is a lovely car ❤
Great work
Gorgeous!
I have a lowly Cayman 718. Manual. But it still feels amazing. I’ve never felt so connected to a car.
Broke 911
@@ormand3000what's your point? If you can't afford a 911 but still want a rear engine sports car, there's no shame in owning a Cayman. Tell me of ANY other affordable rear engine option (outside of the ugly base C8).
@@maynarddrivesfast804 my point is you can't afford a 911 and settled on a Cayman. Broke. What's your point?
@@ormand3000 So? My financial philosophy (and it's served me well) is if I can't pay cash for the car, I won't buy it. That's not to say I won't use a low interest loan for the vehicle in question, but that's only because I like to use my liquidity for investment opportunities. Are you a millionaire?
@@maynarddrivesfast804Our buddy @ormand3000 is a keyboard warrior and probably has a Chevy Cruze as a daily. Broke. 😂
At 11:16 onward, Andreas spoke the words every real car enthusiast really believes. I hope he continues to help put such amazing drivers cars on the road.
Immensely beautiful. I'll add driving this on a twisty canyon road to my bucket list.
@AlexanderChristopher-qg4kl I follow no religion. I see no compelling evidence. Been there, done that. No thanks.
Thank you for showing the cars while they were talking, the cars look beautiful and the lightning did a wonderful job. A lot of times car reviewers only show themselves while talking about a car, forgetting to show the actual looks and shape of the car.
I am just a poor man and this will never be a reality for me. However immediately I was like "I want that" i love everything about it especially the classic subtle looks
these 911's are now
getting endless
Bravo Andreas! You're a legend!
Damn!
This is one seriously cool 911
Yeah - it might be my fave from the current model
Andreas has done such great things with the GT cars
6 speed manual.😎
What remains to be seen is if this car is special enough to get its owners actually putting mileage on them.
Hopefully those that can afford this actually drive, share the experiences, and enjoy them.
I think the issue is the cars are so special they don’t want to drive them 😂, if they had this in the regular ordering lineup I think people would drive them all the time
lol right 🤣
Sad most of them will be garage piece and future investments
Since this is a 992 911r basically, we can look at how many of the 911r were actually driven instead of being kept in a garage for their price to rise to high heaven: absolutely 0.
As always, probably only 20% of them will pass 10k miles mark on the odometer, the rest of them are garage queen waiting to be auctioned 30-50 years from now
I can't express how beautiful it looks
It's beautiful 🙌 I think this may be my dream car
Nice to see Tom Ford again. Left Fifth Gear to concentrate on fragrances now back with Top Gear interviewing legends and looking a unobtanium.
I wonder if Porsche will consider making a smaller narrower car with a similar focus? With a view to making cornering within your lane much more involving. ❤
I WANT THIS 911 ST!! It's perfect!
Tom could be right, probably the ultimate Porsche 911. Keeping that GT3RS engine, manual box, but especially the lightweight clutch and flywheel really gives me the “fizz down below”. Wunderbar, just wunderbar 👌🏼
I love the idea, but you know damn well it'll be $400k marked up and impossible to get.
@AlexanderChristopher-qg4kl Christ is King.
In Ireland, it's over €500,000 unfortunately. We get utterly shagged with taxes on motoring here.
Thank you Porsche for making a car for real drivers to enjoy.
ST for my daily
GT3RS for my track action
Perfect
Who are those drivers? No one’s gonna be able to buy this anyway.
@@kraenk12I know right? His broke ass will never be able to afford these cars. My daily driver, my track car lmao
Daily driving this S/T is probably terrible. I think most would do it once and then realize they’d much prefer a more comfortable Turbo or Taycan or something.
@@kermit1that’s not his point
Except as previously mentioned they aren’t gonna sell this car to anyone with intentions of driving it anyway
The perfect dream 911. Can’t get any better 😎
I have run out of words to praise this beautiful art.❤
And...... They are all sold. 😂
Would that roll cage pass tech at a local track? I cannot imagine they see carbon fiber roll cages everyday.
Wow what a piece of art and engineering ❤💯🔥
I would have to agree - its the ultimate current 911.
Tom Ford presented the S/T very well. An enjoyable and likable watch.
Gt3 RS touring got it 👍🏾
Make sense since they made the GT3 Touring…I’m so conflicted even more now lol this or GT3 touring or maybe 911R 😅
@@AbzAden this may be the perfect 911
PERFECTION
"Driving for the sake of driving" ❤️.
That's the love letter 😍 to themselves 👌🏾
I like this guy. Please keep him around Top Gear; between him and Chris Harris I would watch every episode whether I like the car or not.
Can he be forgiven for saying rifle bolt gear shift?
@@joewaving2684 He said the noise from the shifter sounds like that of a a bolt action rifle. Listen again, words matter. Why would he want or need forgiveness for sharing what he, who is actually sitting in the car and running the shifter, thinks it sounds like? Who are you to have the authority to grant him forgiveness?
@@joewaving2684 we can let this one slide.
@@alexisarnall2341 Firstly I don't appreciate the aggression. Who am I? Who are you? It does not matter.
The question was rhetoric which other people have understood.
Drawing the parallels from a rifle bolt to a gear shift is the biggest cliche a motoring journalist can make. It is like saying an Italian car was built with soul and passion.
That's all.
ANNNNNND it’s sold out!!
That car is dream material !
They've nailed it! Lovely in Black.