Fat 991?

[mclwanB]

Sat in a 991 Carrera at Goodwood a couple of weeks ago and was amazed how the 911 has lost it's compact feel in this generation- it really did feel big from behind the wheel whereas the 997 felt very compact. Everybody keeps on saying how large the R35 GTR is but it is now only 1" wider (and 4 longer) than a 991 Turbo, 2" wider than a GT3.

Is this something that's been missed in all the furore over electric power steering? For me its compact feel was one of the best things about 911s.

[mclwanB]

Benbay001 said:

Apparently cars have to be bigger to meet crash regulations.

How can a smart exist then?

[mclwanB]

Would love to have my opinion reversed if anyone wants to let me drive theirs

991 turbo only 6" narrower than an Aventador however. .

[mclwanB]

flibbage0 said:

mclwanB said:

Would love to have my opinion reversed if anyone wants to let me drive theirs

991 turbo only 6" narrower than an Aventador however. .

6" in car terms is quite a considerable difference.

Yeah I know but you'd expect more between a compact 911 turbo and a full sized lamborghini!