Bilstein Evo SE Aftermarket Suspension Transforms 992 Gen Porsche 911s

The eight generation 911 is one of the best looking and best handling Porsche to date, but what do you do when you feel like your standard suspension just does not deliver the most satisfying driving experience?

I would not know because I would have never thought that you can have that problem with a Porsche. Fortunately for those who do, the good folks at Bilstein, who built those standard dampers in the first place, claim to have just the answer to that.

The Evo SE Porsche coilovers are developed exclusively for the 992-model lineup, combining lab benchmark tests with lengthy test drives on racetracks like the Nurburgring Nordschleife, to deliver a better, more responsive, and agile suspension.

The kit is fully compatible with the newest version of Porsche’s Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the dampers are equipped with the latest Bilstein DampTronic X technology.

They work by continuously adapting individual damping force of each wheel. This is controlled by the EDC (Electronic Damper Control) unit which uses sensors on the dampers to monitor vibrations and damping forces.

The chassis will self-adapt to the road and driving situation in just milliseconds which means it will be exceptionally responsive to driver input and maintain excellent handling.

Also, the system will automatically adjust the characteristics of the chassis and suspension according to your choice of Sport or Comfort mode.

When Comfort is selected, the overall rigidity of the suspension decreases, giving you a softer, smoother ride, which is helpful in urban environments where you may encounter potholes or speed bumps.

But if you choose Sport, the mode you bought this car and upgraded its suspension for, the damping will become stiff and the Porsche will feel more responsive, sharp, and connected to the road.

The electronic sensor units from your old suspension can easily be fitted to the new shock-absorbers. The Evo SE offers plug-and-play compatibility, so you will not need to use any adapters or buy new units.

Another feature of this suspension is the ability to adjust the ride height directly from your coilovers, using a simple, spanner wrench.

This will make your Porsche visibly stand out from the standard 911s as you can choose to lower the ride height by as much as 70mm (2.8 inches).

It will also lower the car’s center of gravity, which is always welcomed on track because it increases cornering speeds and gives drivers who know what they are doing much more control.

Bilstein promises that despite the sharper handling and improved grip, the suspension will remain extremely comfortable and they also go as far as saying the balance between comfort and the sporty nature of the car is better than the factory suspension.

Attempting to make a car which already offers near-perfect driving dynamics is a ludicrous endeavor to embark on, but Bilstein pulled it off by creating what is probably the most advanced dampers available in the aftermarket.