After driving the 2025 @Porsche 911 Carrera S more than 1,000 miles, MotoMan sets out to understand what Porsche’s latest evolution of the 911 really is — and what it’s missing.

With a new 473 horsepower twin-turbo flat-six, quicker shifts from the PDK, and subtle changes to the chassis and design, this is one of the most complete 911s ever made — but it comes without a manual transmission.

In this episode, we dive deep into what that means for the driving experience, long-distance comfort, and Porsche’s design and engineering philosophy. Is the new Carrera S still the definitive sports car — or has Porsche moved too far from its roots?

Chapters:
0:00 Why This 911 S Could Be a $165,000 Bargain
0:48 The First Spec That Matters: Weight
1:13 First Drive: "This Feels Like 500 Horsepower"
1:37 The 992.2 Carrera S Sweet Spot
1:53 Sport Plus & Launch Control Test
2:21 "This Is How a 911 Should Feel"
4:04 The REAL Upgrade (It's Not The Engine)
4:47 Suspension Tech & The Big Problem...
5:17 Did The Government Just KILL The 911 Manual?
6:22 The "Goldilocks" 911: Dynamics & Control
8:27 The 911 Power "Volume Dial" Explained
8:57 The $191,615 Problem: 992.2 Price Economics
11:00 Is Porsche Price Gouging? (911 vs. C8 Inflation)
12:33 The 1,000 Mile 911 Road Trip Test
14:17 A 911's Best Kept Secret?
15:54 Why The $165k S is a "Better Value" Than The Base 911
16:48 My Wish List (Porsche, Fix The Manual!)
17:49 Final Verdict & Point of Turnaround

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