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Some of the world’s most celebrated individuals are school dropouts. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Ellen DeGeneres and Mark Zuckerberg are some of today’s most distinguished examples. But did you know that the person responsible for designing the Porsche 911 was also a dropout? Well, he actually got kicked out of design school, so it’s one the same.

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, more affectionately known as Butzi, was his name. After his expulsion, Butzi – then in his 20s – worked for his grandfather Ferdinand Porsche and was rubbing shoulders with then hotshot design director for Volkswagen and Porsche, Erwin Komenda. That tutelage didn’t go too well for him either, so they parted ways. Butzi holed up in the adjacent body shop and immediately started working on the 911.

It’s been 56 years since the original Porsche 911 broke cover. After eight iterations, it remains as one of the world’s most endearing sports cars, and is among the very few to still use a rear-engine layout. Prioritising tradition has always been one of the automaker’s key mantras, and the 911 is unequivocally its torchbearer.

From a design standpoint, the 992-generation Porsche 911 remains unmistakably recognisable, like all the models that precede it. While the exterior styling seems familiar, everything else underneath is 95% new. So yes, you’re looking at an entirely new Porsche 911.

Essentially, the front and rear design of the car have been modelled after the automaker’s latest styling direction, which comprise of the four-point LED headlights (the top LED matrix headlights feature 84 individual LEDs), wide air intakes, and the continuous rear LED bar.

Speaking of which, the body is considerably wider than the 991 model it replaces – the 992 is a staggering 45 mm wider up front. We’re told that it’s a deliberate design decision (influenced in part by the new chassis) to emphasise the bulging rear arches, and this combination helps accentuate the tapered midsection.

This widebody look is now standard for all models including the Carrera 2. Traditionally, rear-wheel drive 911s feature a narrower rump, but many 911 owners prefer the swelled haunches. There’s also an adaptive rear spoiler with a 25% larger surface area, which supports charge air cooling to prevent loss in performance.

Even before stepping into the car, the 992’s shell features a number of firsts for the model, such as the pop-up door handles, vertical third brake lights that take the form of a pause symbol (which I’m unusually fond of), and a more rigid all-aluminium body. Mixed tyre width is also applied for the first time – the front gets shod with 20-inch wheels, and the rear gets fatter 21-inch hoops.

Inside is where things get a bit more snazzy. Here, the cabin feels like the end result of zealous over-engineering. Materials are soft to the touch for most surfaces – there’s ample use of leather, and our test unit had matching burgundy suede headlining and floor mats. Am I really in a 911?

As if that wasn’t enough, the driver now gets a cleaner, more sophisticated cockpit, featuring two seven-inch digital instrument displays that flank the analogue rev counter in the middle. Together, they form the iconic five-dial setup that’s graced by every other 911 in existence. Next to that is a high-resolution 10.9-inch touchscreen display for the Porsche Communication Management, below which rests a row of five retro-styled switches.

The centre tunnel is also entirely new, and gone is the good ol’ stick. In its place is a mini electronic shifter that’s super intuitive to operate – flick up to reverse, down to drive. Easy peasy. Purists though, may find this modern approach slightly offensive. There’s no manual version for now, but perhaps in the near future.

The redesigned seats collectively shave three kg off the car – they are plonked five millimetres lower than before – and offer better lateral and shoulder support. In short, build quality is absolutely on point, and the cabin is a work of art, by far the best in a 911. This reinforces the notion of it being an all-purpose driving machine. But is it any better to drive than before?

Well, the experience starts at the turn of the key. Like the 991.2, base models get the turbocharged 3.0 litre horizontally-opposed six-cylinder petrol engine. While displacement is the same as before, the engine is new for the most part, featuring larger symmetrical turbochargers and a brand new intercooler. Piezo injectors are used for the first time, allowing improved responsiveness and revving characteristic.

As one of the world’s last few remaining devotees to the Boxer engine, one has to appreciate the distinctive acoustic rumble it makes. The optional Porsche Sports Exhaust system amplifies this addictive trait, and unless you’re crazy (like those who claim that a flat-six engine is simply a V6 with a 180-degree opening), you’d have it specified right from the get-go, even before you choose the colour of your car.

In Carrera S form, the engine makes 450 PS at 6,500 rpm and 530 Nm of torque at 2,300 to 5,000 rpm, or 30 hp and 30 Nm more than the 991.2 Carrera S. That’s more than enough for most drivers’ needs – the 992, now equipped with a new fast-shifting eight-speed PDK, rockets from standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, or 3.5 seconds with the optional Sports Chrono Pack.

The extra cog (the 991 has a seven-speed PDK) allows for a wider spread of ratios, and there’s an obvious sense of linearity and responsiveness during in-gear accelerations. This is in part due to the larger turbochargers, which feature mirrored turbines that rotate in opposing directions. This improves air flow, with a maximum boost pressure of 1.2 bar.

Gearshifts are lightning quick, as you’d expect from the world-renowned PDK, and imperceptibly slick as well. All eight ratios are new, with the first gear shorter and eighth longer, allowing for a longer final-drive ratio. Also, the 306 km/h V-max can be achieved in sixth gear, and all things considered, there’s absolutely no way of faulting the eight-speed PDK. World-class stuff, this.

Barreling down Circuit Ricardo Tormo (otherwise known as Circuit de Valencia) in the C2S showcased increased stability and balance, two traits that further distance itself from the ominous widow-making reputation its predecessors were infamously known for.

There are two things that proved key to achieving this, the first being the wider tracks – the front tracks are wider by 46 mm, and the rear is pushed out by 39 mm. The other thing is that the entire powertrain assembly is moved forwards by 20 mm. Don’t worry, loyalists, the engine still hangs over the rear axle.

The 992 also gets stiffer springs and uprated anti-roll bars to combat lateral forces – the net effect of this is a less tail-happy RR sports car, though the small downside to this is that the drive becomes a tad more predictable.

You could still go sideways with PSM (Porsche Stability Management) turned off, but unfortunately we weren’t permitted to disable the life-saving system. What’s clear is that the 911 Carrera S is not as focused a machine as the 718 Cayman GTS, but what it lacks in the drive is made up for with the sublime cabin. Plus, the 911 still seats four.

As for the C4S, its all-wheel drive system also gets upgraded with a new clutch and differential unit. They are water-cooled and strengthened to cope with the higher engine output, and the car is inherently less twitchy when cornering, especially when gunning the throttle on exits.

There’s a discernible deftness to the steering as well. Porsche says the steering rack on the 992 is 11% quicker than before, while models with the optional rear-wheel steering are 6% more direct. One thing’s for sure, the steering feels keener on the turn-ins than the 991 C4S.

Typically in a RWD car, you’d want the tail to swing wide when prompted. But to avoid wrapping the car around a tree on a rainy day, Porsche develop Wet Mode, otherwise known as the world’s first wetness recognition programme. This works by using acoustic sensors in the front wheel well to recognise spray patterns while driving, and this helps the system determine the amount of water present on the driven surface.

The process is swift, and upon detection, the driver will be prompted to manually switch to Wet Mode. When activated, PSM and PTM (Porsche Traction Management) work in unison to prevent the car from swapping ends. We exhaustively tried pushing the C2S wide on a designated wet surface as best as we could, but the second slippage is detected, power gets cut and the ABS system springs into action. It’s a weird sensation, but like it or not, it’s going to be available across the new 911 range.

On the track, the new Carrera S has shown its mettle – it’s got a sharper front end, a more stable tail, and a decidedly more pliable powertrain. Power is available on demand, no matter the speed or gear it’s in. But at the end of the day, the 911 is not all about track days, and the three million odd kilometres the prototype vehicles have gone through covers just about every driving scenario imaginable.

For city dwellers with a penchant for spirited drives along scenic routes, the 911 is just the kind of car Porsche makes for you. It’s like a Swiss Army knife, an all-in-one package that includes all things necessary and omits the redundant. Except now, the new 911 feels infinitely more luxurious than ever before.

It rides better as well, thanks to a set of fully re-engineered adaptive dampers (Porsche Active Suspension Management). This suspension is standard and has been upgraded on both the hardware and software side of things, so it’s more comfortable and, conversely, sportier. If it’s not firm enough, there’s PASM sports chassis, which lowers ride height by 10 mm.

The brakes bite more precisely, which makes brake modulation seamlessly intuitive and confidence-inspiring. This is achieved by shortening the brake pedal ratio and the employment of an electric brake booster, which replaces the older pneumatic booster.

Since the rear wheels are now bigger and can accommodate larger discs, the rotor size is up by 20 mm to 350 mm, yet each weigh 300 grammes less than before thanks to new compounds. For track junkies, there’s the optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake that’s even lighter and doesn’t fade.

To add salt to injury (die-hard purists would have considered forsaking the 992 by now), the 911 can be specified with a number of driver assistance systems. This includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control with stop-go function, lane keeping assist with traffic sign recognition, lane change assist, park assist with 360-degree view and night vision assist with thermal imaging. Blasphemy, I hear you say?

Well, as with many things, change is inevitable. As Zuffenhausen’s crown jewel, the 911 will continue to evolve unapologetically, and in the case of the 992, that change is for the better. In short, the Carrera S is many times more than good enough for most 911 virgins.

Objectively, the 718 Boxster and Cayman would be the obvious driver’s choice, but the charm in which the 911 radiates is second to none. With over a million collective units sold, it’s impossible to overlook the colossal cult movement a design school dropout instituted 56 years ago. If special is what you’re looking for, then there’s none out there with the legacy to match the Porsche 911. Also, stay in school, yeah?

DRIVEN: 992 Porsche 911 Carrera S in Valencia, Spain Some of the world’s most celebrated individuals are school dropouts. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Ellen DeGeneres and Mark Zuckerberg are some of today’s most distinguished examples.

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50 Splendid Small Kitchens And Ideas You Can Use From Them

Keeping wild aspirations in check can be difficult when viewing compact modern homes on the market. All can be going swimmingly until you walk to the end of a hallway and ask “Where is the kitchen?”, and the real estate agent opens out their arms and says “This IS the kitchen.” Before you head for the exit, consider that small CAN be beautiful. Limited dimensions set challenges in creating a functional and stylish space it’s true, but the two goals are achievable in tandem. These 50 small kitchen designs bring tips on how to make a shining gem out of restricted cooking space by thinking outside the tiny box.

Designer: Diễm Kiều Jazz up old kitchen tiles with patterned stickers. Our first small kitchen design is covered in intricate monochrome wall and floor tiles that draw you into the compact space. You don’t have to start from scratch to achieve this look though, tile transfers are a quick and cost effective way to transform an existing tiled backsplash.

Visualizer: Int2 Architecture Free up drawer space and decorate the walls with useful kitchen tools. This magnetic wall mounted knife holder keeps kitchen knives out of limited small kitchen organization trays, and instead moves them up on display. In this small kitchen remodel, the display complements the sharp design of a geometric backsplash.

Visualizer: aTng 糖 & Dunqiang Chen Create a recessed kitchen nook. This one-wall kitchen layout is set within a dividing wall of a studio apartment. The recessed design hides the kitchen cabinetry away from the rest of the open plan space, resulting in almost a separate room.

Visualizer: aTng 糖 & Dunqiang Chen Source small kitchen appliances to maximise bench space. A two ring induction hob leaves extra space for dishes and prep in this small modern kitchen. The tiny extractor canopy leaves wall space looking more spacious too.

Visualizer: ArchiCGI Add luxurious finishes. This marble kitchen backsplash creates a look of sophistication through the centre of contemporary white cupboards. Larger wooden storage cupboards flank the end of the kitchen run and span the upper space, creating a warm frame around the cool scheme.

Designer: Studio Bazi Inject a little colour. Beautiful traditional tiles bring a stripe of joy into this L shape white kitchen design, complemented by a classic teapot.

Install an eye-catching centrepiece to distract from limited room dimensions. A large kitchen clock is an ideal piece to draw the eye, and it also serves a practical function. The chunky retro analogue clock with calendar feature gracing these shelves is available here. This country style small u shaped kitchen also utilises decanters, storage jars and colourful dry foods to expand the display.

Visualizer: Fastighetsbyran Double bank wall cabinets to make the most of vertical real estate. Adding in an extra row of wall cupboards can drastically increase your small kitchen storage space.

Give kitchen items a dual use. This hard working little space offers up a number of small kitchen storage ideas. Mini wine racks hold up ceiling skimming shelves, a glass mixing bowl doubles as a fresh egg holder, and a water jug sidelines as cooking utensil storage.

Visualizer: 3XA The simplistic wooden bar within this black and white kitchen can be used like a small kitchen island for cooking prep, or as a small kitchen table for dining. Two low hanging kitchen pendant lights give its placement more prominence and permanence.

Designer: Vertebrae In this colour injected grey kitchen, a bright yellow small kitchen island with seating sits below statement shelving that holds wine glasses within easy reach.

Designer: Antonio Perrone Get creative with lighting. LED strip lights create a glow around these wall cabinets, causing a floating effect. The colour of your units can brighten too; yellow accent kitchens make an uplifting choice for a shady little spot.

Visualizer: Michał Bartecki If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen! This fiery orange backsplash takes a grey small apartment kitchen up another level.

Designer: Vera Tarlovskaya Interiors Choose slimline seating styles. Sourcing small kitchen table sets can be a tricky task. There must be enough room for the whole family to gather round but high-backed chairs can eat up a lot of space. Consider stools instead; they can be pushed away completely beneath your table to maximise walkable floor area. Look at tables that open on all sides too so that they can be pushed flush against a wall whilst offering leg space under all three remaining sides.

Visualizer: Hung Le Go handle-free. A handless kitchen has a far less fussy finish. There are also no pesky sticking out pieces to accidentally hook clothes on whilst passing by in close quarters. Particularly useful in corridor-like layouts like this green kitchen that leads straight up to a doorway.

Visualizer: Andriy Maheha Use the art of camouflage. This minimalist kitchen uses white cabinets against a white backdrop to blend in. A soffit takes the line of the cabinet fronts right up to the ceiling for a smooth seamless finish.

Designer: Black & Milk Make awkward shaped spaces work for you. Install shelving below sloping eaves to squeeze out every last inch in small kitchen remodels.

Designer: Holzrausch Another one below the eaves. This glowing small kitchen sink area is surrounded by bespoke grey kitchen cabinets that follow a sloping ceiling without a single gap.

Designer: Anton Medvedev A small kitchen table and chairs can act as a partially dividing wall, like in this small galley kitchen.

Source: Schmidt Kitchens Go large on just one wall. In this wood and white small u shaped kitchen, tall larder units have been restricted to just one wall. The taller cupboards are plain white so that they fall away from attention too.

Visualizer: Liuba Kushnir Use glass doors to create a sense of added space.

Visualizer: Andrey Karasev The best thing about a tiny cooking space is that a small kitchen remodel cost is a lot less than its bigger cousins! This means that you can opt for some high-end finishes, like the recessed ceiling lights around the perimeter of this tall but small kitchen layout. A couple of black kitchen bar stools anchor the lofty design.

Designer: MKCA For more clean and crisp white kitchens like this one, check out these 30 Modern White Kitchens That Exemplify Refinement.

Designer: Paglialonga Studio Another great example of how small kitchen islands can double as dining space.

Source: Ikea Plant a kitchen greenhouse window. If you love growing your own herbs but are pushed for sill space, then look up! Be inspired by this ikea small kitchen; install a few rods across the glass to hang extra indoor herb planters right where they flourish. This small kitchen design incorporates hanging hook systems all over the walls too. A magnetic knife holder with hooks is an even more space friendly option.

Source: Ikea Paint kitchen chalkboards. A chalkboard doesn’t have to take up wall space, you can splosh blackboard paint right onto your cabinets. Use your new writing space to jot shopping lists and display the weeks menu. Cover a few small kitchen shelves too to match the look.

Source: Ikea A small kitchen stand offers a large amount of storage. A stand or a small kitchen cart has a tiny footprint that can fit into a disused corner. This one tiny addition could solve your overspill problem and leave benches clear. Unique hanging planters in this Scandinavian kitchen clear a little extra prep space too.

Source: Ikea Get busy! This stacked open kitchen shelving should look messy but instead it harmoniously matches with the busy wallpaper. The maple top kitchen work table stores a menagerie of items on display too.

Designer: Atelier Daaa Use a-maze-ing pattern. Ok, your tiles don’t have to have a maze pattern like these stunning monochrome examples, but strong geometric line works fabulously over small kitchen floor plans. Light wood cabinets and cutting boards make a soft accompaniment to black and white decor.

Source: Fastighetsbyran Small kitchen tables often work best as a bespoke built-in design.

Think you don’t have room for a dishwasher? There are numerous slimline small kitchen appliances on the market to fit challenging spaces.

Designer: Gleba+Störmer Follow colour theory. Red is believed to enhance the appetite, hence why red is a popular choice in food packaging design. A red kitchen could get you in the mood to create more delicious dishes. You don’t have to go all in on red though, a single red shelf could create pop without being overwhelming. The copper desk lamp in this all encompassing scheme is eaten up by red reflection.

Designer: Atelier Daaa Embrace the power of patterns. A simple white and wood small kitchen design achieves individuality with drill hole patterned boards. A black framed divide brings in a cubist pattern too.

Designer: Atelier Daaa Use every nook and cranny. This white and wood kitchen holds a sweet dining nook.

Designer: Atelier Daaa This large breakfast nook is surrounded by extra storage cabinets, opposite the main kitchen run where a modern fruit bowl decorates the bench.

Architect: KDVA Architects Divide and conquer. Coloured perspex panels act as a subtle visual room divide whilst allowing light to flow through. Unique storage for wine doubles as a modern art piece.

Source: Eugene Sarajevo Section off an open plan small kitchen. This black, white and wood themed kitchen has a dining bench jutting out that separates it from the rest of the living room. A couple of designer swivel bar stools give the very basic extension an upmarket look.

Visualizer: Andrey Kabanov Do not underestimate the importance of beautiful flooring.

Designer: Davis Architects Indoor plants are a cheap and attractive way to dress your nest, and they clean the air too.

Designer: Reform Task lighting is key. Locate pendant lights exactly where needed by using ceiling hooks.

Designer: Holzgeschichten Storage display nooks nicely break up a solid wall of cabinets.

Visualizer: SREDA interior Mix and match. This small kitchen table matches the white and wood finish of the cabinets. However, multicolour is the order of the day in this green kitchen backsplash, yellow chairs and blue accent kitchen.

Designer: Unicum Buro Visualizer: Yurii Hrytsenko Look at a tiny open plan home as one whole. This kitchen decor blends with the dining area, lounge and bedroom.

Source: Zoku Strictly allocated kitchen storage places are a must.

Visualizer: Stanislav Kaminskyi A small tv for kitchen diners is commonplace, but how about a generous projection screen?

Source: Grits Creative Group Decorative tile stickers can pull a kitchen colour scheme together.

Designer: WISP Architects Capitalise on cupboard space. This grey and white kitchen may be small but it holds oodles of storage space.

Designer: Jenny André Designing A small blue kitchen creates happy blue sky vibes.

Source: Juanca Lagares Unique kitchen pendant lights can be the crowning glory to small minimalist kitchens.

Visualizer: Lera Brumina A small round kitchen table is easy to get around without bumping a hip on a sharp corner. This black kitchen table has been teamed with bottle green chairs to change things up a bit. A modern chandelier cuts through the view of black kitchen cabinets behind.

1. Slow cooker 2. Magnetic knife holder with hooks 3. In-cabinet kitchen trash can 4. Magnetic spice tins 5. Space saving kitchen table 6. Mini-fridge with freezer 7. Pull out waste bins 8. Wall-mounted aper towel holder and spice rack 9. Slim kitchen pull out

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