996TT (K16/Triptronic)
Horsepower: 415hp
Torque: 415tq
Dry Weight: 3550 lbs (?)
DriveTrain: AWD
Transmission: Triptronic
# Gears: 5 Speed


vs.


M6
Stock Horsepower: 505 hp
Stock Torque: 383 tq
Dry Weight: 3909 lbs
DriveTrain: RWD
Transmission: SMGIII
# Gears: 7


Whats the General Performance Comparison

 

996TT vs. M6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKCDlQJBZ6s


Oh, and is this for real ?? WTF ?!?!

 

There is alot of mystery between the results in his videos, but i believe it! Stock to stock M6 would probably eat a tiptronic 996TT at highway speeds, stg 2 i HIGHLY doubt it, i pulled one a ridiculous amount, same with a buddies M5 before going RWD too!

 

M6 is definitly faster than a stock turbo in a straight line. Throw some turns and the 996 turbo might have a chance as the M6 is pretty heavy and the brakes are not as good as the 996 turbo.

 

What About Against a Stage 1.....?

996TT Stage 1 (K16/Triptronic)
Horsepower: 490-505 hp
Torque: 490-505 tq
Dry Weight: 3550 lbs (?)
DriveTrain: AWD
Transmission: Triptronic
# Gears: 5 Speed



Vs.



M6
Stock Horsepower: 505 hp
Stock Torque: 383 tq
Dry Weight: 3909 lbs
DriveTrain: RWD
Transmission: SMGIII
# Gears: 7

 

you also have to keep in mind the 8500RPM redline of the M6. that is a huge asset of M cars is their ability to hold gears longer

 

Correct, so you might be able to get the jump on him but not for long.

 

no one can give me an overall performance comparison between the two

 

I can tell you they (M6) won't out run a 03 Cobra on a roll from 60 -150 or so....hehehe. I have been looking for him in my 02 TT P with the tip. but have not seen him since the Cobra slaughter. Hey mabye he traded in for a Ford.

 

still waiting

 

I've had 3 996tt's and 3 996tt cabs. My dd is now an M6.

The M6 tranny in its fastest setting (the only one I ever use) puts it head and shoulders above the 996tt. I really don't care for the assisted clutch feel of the 996tt and never felt I was shifting well. I would say a 996tt stage II is about equal to the M6 in terms of rolling start runs.

A full leather M6 is far more luxurious than the 996tt. There's really no comparison even if you have lots of eye candy in the 996tt. The stereo and nav in the M6 is far superior. I find the seats nicer, but that is prolly bum and back specific.

The M6 is quieter and has a much nicer ride than the 996tt. It's exhaust note is nicer (stock v. stock). I prefer its handling to the heavy feel and understeer of the 996.

I've never owned a 997 and prolly won't until they get the pdk or whatever it will be called. However, I think the 997tt with pdk will be a nicer car than the M6.

Edit: these are my impressions of the cars as daily drivers, not weekend fun cars.

 

The M6 is hideous IMHO. That did it for me. On top of that, its nearly 12 seconds slower at the 'Ring. Interior..... yes hands down goes to the M6. Performance, braking, styling, fun factor.....all Pcar.

7:56 --- 155.798 km/h -- Porsche 996 Turbo, 420 PS/1569 kg (sport auto 06/00)
7:56* - 155.798 km/h -- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ,company chief engineer Dave Hill (*mfr.)
7:56.50 155.594 km/h -- Mercedes CLK DTM AMG, 582 PS/1678kg, Klaus Ludwig (AutoBild 02/06)
7:56.65 155.569 km/h – Lamborghini Gallardo SE, 520 PS/1560 kg, Tom Kristensen (AutoBild 02/06)
7:56.73* 155.569 km/h -- Honda NSX-R (*Best Motoring video "Carrera Invasion", lap not complete)
7:57 --- 155.472 km/h -- AC Schnitzer Tension, 552 PS/1797 kg (sport auto 04/07), www.supercars.net/PitLane?viewThread=y&gID=1&fID=1&tID=123445
7:57 --- 155.472 km/h -- Lotec Porsche 993 Turbo, 600 PS/1558 kg (sport auto 05/98)
7:58 --- 156.652 km/h -- Audi RS4 4.2 V8 FSI, 420 PS/ 1650 kg, Frank Stippler, (10/05) www.8200rpm.com/forum/read.php?f=10&i=16841&t=16841\
7:59 --- 154.822 km/h -- Porsche 997 Carrera S, PASM setting “Performance”, (Walter Roehrl WHEELS 06/ 2004)
7:59* -- 154.822 km/h -- Chevrolet C6 Z51, company test driver Dave Hill (*mfr.)
7:59 --- 154.822 km/h -- Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R, Dirk Schoymans (Autocar magazine 97)
7:59.41 154.690 km/h -- Subaru Impreza WRX STi spec.C "prototype" (2004), www.subaru.com.hk/pdf/SNW0404.pdf
8:01.72 153.984 km/h -- Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R, (Best Motoring video "Carrera Invasion")
8:02 --- 153.858 km/h -- Porsche 997 Carrera S, PASM setting “Sport”, (Walter Roehrl WHEELS 06/ 04)
8:03 --- 153.540 km/h – Aston Martin V8 Vantage, 385 PS/1636 kg, Pirelli P Zero Corsa (sport auto 10/05)
8:03 --- 153.540 km/h -- Porsche 911 GT3, 360 PS/1391 kg (sport auto 08/99)
8:04 --- 153.223 km/h -- Lamborghini Diablo GT, 575 PS/1620 kg (sport auto 07/00)
8:05 --- 152.907 km/h -- Ferrari 575M Maranello F1, 580 PS/1820 kg (sport auto 12/02)
8:05 --- 152.907 km/h -- Porsche 997 Carrera S, PASM settino “Standard”, Walter Roehrl (WHEELS 06/04)
8:05 --- 152.907 km/h -- Porsche 997 Carrera S, 355PS/1461kg (sport auto 05/05),
8:05 --- 152.907 km/h -- Ruf CTR, www.lad.lv/~martini/porsche/Videos/RUF-CTR_Nurburgring1.wmv
8:06 --- 152.592 km/h -- Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG (sport auto 04/02)
8:06.01 152.589 km/h -- Subaru WRX Sti C-spec (Best Motoring video "Carrera Invasion")
8:07 --- 152.279 km/h -- Ferrari 550 Maranello, 485 PS/1724 kg (sport auto 06/98)
8:07.76 152.041 km/h -- BMW M6, 507 PS/1761 kg, Prinz Luitpold von Bayern (AutoBild 02/06)
8:09 --- 151.656 km/h – Audi RS4, 420 PS/1728 kg (sport auto 06/06)
8:09 --- 151.656 km/h -- BMW M6, 507 PS/1761 kg (sport auto 12/05)
8:09 --- 151.656 km/h -- Honda NSX-R, 320 PS/1467 kg (sport auto 08/02)
8:09 --- 151.656 km/h -- Ferrari 360 Modena , 400 PS/1464 kg (sport auto 10/99)

 

I've got to agree with amerlemans, I considered the M6 before buying my TT. I had a hard time getting past the exterior styling, then once I saw the center console and ugly woodgrain it was no contest. I couldn't drive it. I love my BMW but the Bangle designs leave me cold, no matter what the performance.

 

...and I love BMW's (well, I did before Bangle got his hands on them). I owned an '01 M3 and thought it was a wonderful car. The current pics of the new V8 M3 do NOTHING for me. I do love my wife's X5 though.

 

BMW M Cars are faster than the sum of their parts due to the high revving engines. Much like a GT3. I wish TTs had 8,000 RPM redlines.