i agree. thats why i went from a 750 awe tt tip XD to a gt2 as partial DD calling it a day on porsches. even if a gt2 .2 comes out... i rather keep the gt2.1 and save up for a CGT or a F40 instead of trading every 2 years and loosing my you know what on another p-turbo. i much rather have a cgt over a 997 .2pdk , even though it might smoke the cgt 0-60

 

Lot to risk on an all new non GT1 derived block... I would lease one first and decide wether it's a keeper. Better yet, I'll but a lease return with 10K miles and at 60%

PDK and launch control will shave time off... 2.9 is possible?

 

^I agree with ari. The new 'wet sump' engine has not been around long enough to estimate reliability and longevity.

 

Starting @ $ 423,300 plus options + on road costs.

 

There is very likely an ECU change as the torque is 516 ft/lbs without the need for over-boost as there is on the non S (The non S needs OB to get to 516). In other words, you won't need to flatten the gas pedal to activate over-boost nor will you be limited to 10 second bursts.

If Porsche's history is an indicator, then the S will have a powerkit which would make up mechanical and intake changes.

Additionally, the following may be controversial but although over-boost does not increase overall HP, it does increase HP (and torque, of course), within the mid rev range. So, the S would have a stronger low to mid all the time even under partial throttle; without factoring in the addtional 30 HP, which of course will give it a significant power bump in the mid-range. I would definately imagine that the S will run a higher boost all the time.

 

+1!

I'm wondering what the 5 year depreciation will be on the S vs. the TT especially w/ the 998 due out in a couple of years? I plan to be in the market for a low mileage P car in 5 years and I'm guessing $90k will get a nice example.

 

You guys must REALLY love sports cars to pay through your a$$es like that!

Btw, The specs are amazing. I would just rather have a 2 year old CPO's plain TT for $75K

 

Nissan....are they still voiding warrantys?

 

amazing to me that after literally 20 years Porsche has been producing 195mph cars and has yet to make a SERIOUS attempt toward a genuine 200++mph car. insurance? tires? what could it be? Consider the original RUF Yellowbird?

no doubt the P-Cars have been getting incredibly good and more reliable, far better handling, and etc... throughout the years. surprising though that the 196mph number seems to be a sticking point. the 997 is a better CAR than most anyone is as a driver, but one wonders why the 200mph barrier seems so elusive.

when do we see Porsche throw the 200mph number up for all to see?

 

Huh? What about the CGT and GT2?

I'm no authority on wind resistance, aerodynamics, etc, but breaking just 170 is a feat, much less get to 200. I was there last weekend, and I'm telling you that 200 is a different world.

 

. . . for using factory installed options!

 

$159,100 cpe and $170,200 cab WOW that is base no optrions

 

Gulp.

It probably makes sense when compared to the standard Turbo, given the standard equipment, but it is still an expensive 911.

 

Spoke to the dealer in Perth today. On road approx $450,000. If you were to add all the standard "options" that the S has onto the regular TT it would cost you approx $4,000 more. So in reality a little cheaper to get the S. All I need to do now is choose the colours. Love the blue/black interior.