997 Turbo Gen II v Turbo S

997 Turbo Gen II v Turbo S

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w5pwr

Original Poster:

453 posts

189 months

Saturday 22nd October 2016
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I am thinking of getting a 997 Turbo either Gen II or the Turbo S, in the real world is there a noticeable difference between the two cars in terms of performance? I know you get a better specification as std in the S model.

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MDL111

6,891 posts

176 months

Saturday 22nd October 2016
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I suspect not, esp if you live in the UK. Having said that I would still get the S as it has the nicer wheels, PCCBs and more power always good.

Glenncakeman

2,305 posts

237 months

Saturday 22nd October 2016
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Think there's about roughly a £10k spread in used values. Think the S will hold up slightly better over time.

Not driven the standard car, but if you find one with all the spec you need, then save yourself some dough. Crazy fast enough for anyone.

Koln-RS

3,848 posts

211 months

Saturday 22nd October 2016
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The main advantage of the standard Turbo is you can get it with an excellent 6-spd manual gearbox, which IMO makes for a better and more engaging car.
Turbos might be fast but they're not always satisfying - the stick shift helps.

Edited by Koln-RS on Saturday 22 October 20:59

Chad_Hugo

649 posts

177 months

Saturday 22nd October 2016
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Definitely go for the Turbo S given the choice between standard and the S.

More bhp, more torque- continuous 516 lb ft (not just overboost like the standard turbo) you can feel it higher up the rev range too. The exhaust note is also a bit better mid range, in addition to PCCB- which are superb and I can highly recommend, and generally the S cars seem to have a better spec so if buying used it's something to consider.

It's also the run out 997 Turbo only in production from 2010-2012, far less made (only 2000 worldwide according to Porsche) so long term would hold up a bit better as stated and be the more desirable car for sure.








W1TAK

277 posts

218 months

Saturday 22nd October 2016
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If you can afford it go turbo s, otherwise you will always be wondering

s2000db

1,152 posts

152 months

Saturday 22nd October 2016
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S..... No contest..

kingroon

94 posts

125 months

Wednesday 26th October 2016
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I have an S, and can vouch for its ferociousness; it is still the quickest production 911 ever made^..

Bought it in June this year; a low mileage GT Silver w/ Black Leather spec.. However, I was a bit disappointed with the Exhaust Note, until I stuck a Sharkwerks unit on it.. That. Makes. A Difference..

Haven't taken it across the Water yet, but a few trips are planned for 2017.. Le Mans, Long Way to Monaco etc.

^ Correct at time of going to Presswink

Fl0pp3r

859 posts

202 months

Thursday 27th October 2016
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kingroon said:
Haven't taken it across the Water yet, but a few trips are planned for 2017..
Do you think it will float? :-o

zeb

3,193 posts

217 months

Thursday 27th October 2016
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I have a gen2 and if you need any more power than that then your surname is clearly webber or Tandy.....