JV911 Posted 15September, 2014 Report Share Posted 15September, 2014 It's often said that bacon is the worst culprit for turning vegetarians back to eating meat. I've seen it happen. On a short trip away with a friend of mine who had recently committed himself sincerely and forever to vegetarianism, I watched as his considerable willpower and determination were swept aside by the smell of a bacon sandwich. Some things, once tried, are just too good to resist. I have never given up liking Porsche 911s, so the 964RS didn't have to work hard to bring me back into the fold. But as a fan of 911s, this thing is like catnip to me: it is very 911ish. If it were bacon, then one whiff of it would have vegetarians biting chunks out of the person next to them. The 964RS was a lightened, sported-up version of the 964, launched at the 1991 Geneva show for a sturdy £15,000 more than the standard Carrera 2. They were only built between 1992 and 1994. They didn't have electric windows or electric seats, air-conditioning or sound deadening. And if that's not got your tastebuds tingling already, you should listen to it. more: http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/richard-hammond-icons-top-gear-porsche-964-rs-2014-09-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15September, 2014 Report Share Posted 15September, 2014 I've never driven a 964RS , is this true? Doesn't sound too healthy! the constant shouting, grinding, clattery racket from that ugly-ass engine As for the word "ass" ; I suspect the real pukka English RH would use the word "arse" , so perhaps he is not the author. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3nr15 Posted 16September, 2014 Report Share Posted 16September, 2014 I'd describe my 964 as having a clattery bark - I think that's resonance though those miles of tinny heat exchangers and exhaust. As opposed to the 928, which I would describe as a having a growl/roar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 16September, 2014 Report Share Posted 16September, 2014 A single mass flywheel makes your RS 911 sound like a coffee grinder is located behind your left (or right in those LHD countries) ear and you either love it or hate it. I love it, my wife hates it. Oh well, I get to drive the RS on my own. Such a shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 16September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 16September, 2014 As for the word "ass" ; I suspect the real pukka English RH would use the word "arse" , so perhaps he is not the author. If not then whoever wrote it has done their homework. The use of the word "clocks" instead of guages is very Hammond-esque (and annoying!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 17September, 2014 Report Share Posted 17September, 2014 If not then whoever wrote it has done their homework. The use of the word "clocks" instead of guages is very Hammond-esque (and annoying!) like a washing machine full of bear traps and honey badgers Perhaps aimed at an American audience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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