Tested: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera ends the air-cooled chapter of the 911 story:
On our favorite canyon roads, the reborn 911 followed orders and covered ground, feeling fast and safe. We noted a vague squirm, just a hint of imprecision, when working the tires around their limits of grip, and we can't say for sure if this is just the toe steer working, or perhaps compliance in the mounts of the subframe . Maybe the stiffer springs and dampers of the sport suspension would help; our test coupe had the optional 17-inch wheels but standard suspenders.
The characteristic low-rev flexibility is still there, but a clear wake-up call about 5000 rpm intensifies the charge to the 6800-rpm redline. Working through the leverage of the new six-speed gearbox , this powerplant flings the Carrera out of the chute, blows it past 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds, and hustles it right up to a terminal velocity of 162 mph.
Obviously, the new Carrera looks the way 911 s have for years, too, yet everyone can tell it's something new and different. The trick is combining those cut-down front fenders, Turbo-like flares, and new front and rear fascias with the instantly recognizable greenhouse. Though there's a change there, too. The glass is pushed subtly outward-3mm for the windshield, 7mm for the side windows-for a more nearly flush mounting, to cut wind noise inside.
Some clutter has been cut inside, as well, with the relocation and simplification of a few switches and a redesign of the door panels. Otherwise, the Carrera has the same narrow, upright, comfy cabin 911s have always had. In the driver's seat, you get a very different sense of proportion and layout than in other sports cars: your back pockets are well off the floor, your eyes well above the road, your inboard shoulder almost grazing that of your companion.
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