997.2 Turbo

[kbf1981]

I'm trying a 997.2 Turbo tomorrow - previously owned a 997.2 C2 PDK, Cayman S, and presently own a GTS.

What have I got to look forward to? How will it compare to the GTS for those who've driven both?

[ted 191]

It will make the gallardo' feel slow.

[ROK]

Just about the fastest thing you've driven as if you're strapped to an ICBM rocket with ear plugs on.

Nuclear powered.

[kbf1981]

ted 191 said:

It will make the gallardo' feel slow.

I'd be suprised by that lol! the gallardo feels only limited by grip haha!

Looks like a really nice spec on the Turbo from what I've seen active engine mounts too!

[Callughan]

GTS more fun, turbo fast but numb many commented on how nice it sounded didn't really bond with it.

[philnotts]

I would guess you will like everything apart from the sound of it, compared to your GTS!

phil

[s2000db]

Try a Turbo S, much quicker, and not so numb..

[kbf1981]

Picked it up this morning - it's very, very fast, very efficient. There's loads of grip. I went round the same corners to work as I've done in the LP550 and you can tell there's a lot more grip. Speed wise, the LP feels a touch faster (which it should do - more power, less weight, less grip), but A-B I expect 90% of people would be faster in the TT due to it just being very pointy and grippy.

I really like it. I could see this being the perfect day to day car - comfy suspension, nice pace, nice level of noise.

Not sure how it compares the the GTS. In terms of "sportiness" it feels like:

997.2 Turbo --> GTS --> LP550

The GTS isn't as fast but feels more direct, the front is definately a lot lighter, you feel the extra weight in the Turbo which to be honest makes it more confidence inspiring.

Very nice car. They had a lovely white one in the OPC too:

[crystalmethod]

Callughan said:

GTS more fun, turbo fast but numb many commented on how nice it sounded didn't really bond with it.

This

[kbf1981]

crystalmethod said:

Callughan said:

GTS more fun, turbo fast but numb many commented on how nice it sounded didn't really bond with it.

This

I don't know about numb but the GTS definately has more feedback. Both nice cars to be honest. I could see a turbo being ideal day to day. The Turbo feels closer to the C2 PDK I had than it does to the GTS in terms of experience.

[S1MMA]

kbf1981 said:

I don't know about numb but the GTS definately has more feedback. Both nice cars to be honest. I could see a turbo being ideal day to day. The Turbo feels closer to the C2 PDK I had than it does to the GTS in terms of experience.

Why not go for a turbo S? More power, faster, what's not to like?

[S1MMA]

kbf1981 said:

I don't know about numb but the GTS definately has more feedback. Both nice cars to be honest. I could see a turbo being ideal day to day. The Turbo feels closer to the C2 PDK I had than it does to the GTS in terms of experience.

Why not go for a turbo S? More power, faster, what's not to like?

[ted 191]

While the lambo is spinning it's wheels the turbo will be gone, traction and PDK box make the Porsche stupidly fast for everyday use, not as special as the Italians . I had mine mapped with 200 cell cats and tubi exhaust, I had to sell it before I got banned, the only time I had it any were near it's limits was coming down the route napoleon, touching 140/150 leptons at times.

[mrdemon]

S1MMA said:

Why not go for a turbo S? More power, faster, what's not to like?

for that extra 20k it will cost you you get a wopping 20bhp/ton more.
997.2 normal turbo's seem good value atm, the S is still a shed load of more cash for that extra few 1/10ths second to a ton.

[Phooey]

Turbo S = game changer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNjHPcyK3Wc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK8rVqQ4HMU

[911fan]

Sorry 4 the basic question: are all 997.2 turbo S PDK, or is manual available please?

[kbf1981]

Phooey said:

Turbo S = game changer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNjHPcyK3Wc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK8rVqQ4HMU

Please stop posting these videos it is making me want to buy a Turbo S lol

[kbf1981]

911fan said:

Sorry 4 the basic question: are all 997.2 turbo S PDK, or is manual available please?

All PDK.

[Phooey]

kbf1981 said:

Please stop posting these videos it is making me want to buy a Turbo S lol

I won't post this then either.. http://www.dealers.motortrak.com/detail?template=/...

[krallicious]

kbf1981 said:

All PDK.

Pretty sure you can have a manual if you want one.