Porsche's 911: Not slippery when wet

Porsche has provided detail on its new Wet Mode technology for its latest, eighth-generation (aka 992-series) 911 coupe. The assistance system, which “listens” for potential wet road danger indicators, has been developed to detect significant wet conditions and deliver a solution for increased driving stability. Described as a “world first” it is a contribution to safety, and something that drivers of early air-cooled 911s (which could present very rapid oversteer situations) would have welcomed with relief.

Unlike some overly enthusiastic ESC systems that can become intrusive-taking the edge off the true dynamic capabilities of a chassis and dulling driver enjoyment-Porsche has undertaken to achieve a “grown-up” solution that supports the driver but doesn't become intrusively dominant.