992 Sport Classic to START My PORSCHE COLLECTION?!

The two cars in question here at Autowelt Schweiz are in fact matching chassis numbers; the same number out of the 250 997 cars and 1,250 992 cars. In both cases there are numerous design links to the legendary 911s of old, mixed into some of the latest tech, especially with the 992 Sport Classic.

We're talking a car that's effectively a manual Turbo; featuring the 3.7l Turbo flat-6 making 550hp and 600Nm (down from the 650hp and 800Nm found in the Turbo S), but crucially also with a 7 speed manual gearbox. Painted in Sport Grey Metallic, there are plenty of golden accents and details on the outside, with the interior sporting both houndstooth inserts and specific green details to the dashboard dials and displays.

After driving the new 992 Sport Classic, it's a quick hop into the 997 Sport Classic, which itself was more a design change as the car was based on the regular Carrera S of the time. However, it's not every day to experience these one after the other!

It's a huge thanks again to my friends at Autowelt Schweiz for the opportunity to drive these two amazing Porsches, it will certainly not be the last time I visit. As specialists in Porsche as well as brands like Ferrari, you can find out more about their cars here:

Thanks for watching, Tim

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:02 992 Sport Classic
04:43 Let's Get Started
05:41 Heading Out
06:06 Win a Supercar with BOTB
07:20 My First Drive
19:15 997 Sport Classic
20:15 Back to Back Drive
26:23 Final Thoughts
29:29 Wrap Up

#Porsche #SportClassic #FirstDrive

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[Bmontepeque]

Wow, seeing both Sport Classics side by side really highlights how much has the 911 grown over time, also, I'm more a GT3 kind of man than a Turbo kind of man but this Sport Classic feels so special ❤️

[wmhough]

It’s great to see a new reincarnation of the Sport Classic. My only reservations are the new wheel pattern and the new shade of grey, but it’s still a great modern icon of the Porsche brand. Thanks Tim!

[clifbradley]

I've always wondered something. Where does Puppi go when you switch back to handheld mode? Does she go hang out wherever you are or does she follow you in case things go bad. Here I realize she was in the car obviously, but I've always wondered if she gets to drive the car too, or does she go hang out somewhere and wait.

[stevehines]

I love the 992 Sport Classic…definitely add one to your collection as I’d like to see one used regularly, especially some journeys through some beautiful countries

[jeanlafrance]

You definitely need a Porsche to stay permanently in the garage

[kaybe]

Porsche is really proving out here that they are the Ultimate Enthusiast car maker. What an amazing car. Flat 6 turbo manual RWD. Nothing to dislike about that.

[ethan]

Most powerful manual 911 ever? To be fair I believe that goes to the 997 GT2RS!

[markwoods]

I have to admit, as a recent purchaser and owner of a 997c4s, I was sitting quite smugly watching when you said we would be surprised by your choice.
I was convinced by your smile and body language you’d have chosen the 997!! You were beaming driving it and seemed less engaged in the 992.

[legendman]

That 992 is freaking GORGEOUS, the interior 🥵

[TheGreener]

The 997 looks TINY next to the 992. Still my fav new-age gen.

[SkidlineRU]

I would love to see a Porsche collection in the Shmuseum, hope someday it can happen

[IDvI]

That has to be one of the most beautiful versions of the 911s this year for sure, but I am old. It is nice to see the critical Shmee in this review though.

[Jefe]

What a choice it would be if you got your hands on one of these! It’s a unique spec that would fit right in at the Shmuseum.

[Ven]

Have to agree with Tim here. Clearly this car is meant for the Porsche diehards, but to anyone else - the premium over something like the GTS, it doesn't offer as much bespoke items as it should for the price IMO.

[Thetofffsy]

The most powerful manual 911 ever is the 997gt2rs with 620hp

[Carsaddiction]

I can relate to the 997 Classic, as it is very very similar to the 997 GTS and its true its the last of the analogue cars.

[thewhistlerkid]

Tim do you have a list of every car you’ve ever driven? I’d imagine someone could put one together through all of your videos, and that would be amazing to see given your experiences with friend’s collections and brands.

[Jorgens_Garage]

great video ( again).. just picked up a 992 Sport Classic and really is amazing! and very different than my 997 GT2 .. but both great

[Tristanbirdyt]

100%. I would absolutely love to see a Porsche 992 heritage TARGA 4S that would be incredible and the sport classic would be brilliant as well so it’s at the festival of speed which was brilliant. Thank you so much for your videos. hope you had a brilliant day.

[SimonH]

The size difference between them is incredible the 997 is so much smaller - better for the UK roads.