The Turbo S included 2 options, the X50 package, but also a very important (& expensive) PCCB (Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brake) package. Essentially for the price of the 911 TT w an X50 package (almost $18K more than a regular 911 TT), the later models have the Turbo S. Essentially they threw in the PCCB's for free (after overcharging you for the X50).

 

997TT 3.6L engine
997TT 3.8L engine may be im wrong.

 

I think you are wrong. It is 3.6L for the 997TT engine. The 3.8L in the Carrera S is a completely different engine.

 

I currently own a 05TT S and am waiting for the next TT S to come. I think that they are gonna put the 3.8 in the next TTS and make it about 550HP!!
I also think that Porsche is greatly marketing the S models and want them to sell.

A 05 TTs in more than just the X50 and Ceramics; There is also the navigation and a 6 disc changer standard along with a very limited production.

 

Let's hope Porsche grows a sack and does that. Bigger engine displacement & bigger turbos. That would be nice !

 

Monsoon madness, any idea how many 05 TT S's were sold inthe US. i want a coupe if you have cab vs coupe breakdowns
thanks

 

not sure about US numbers, but worldwide i think it was 400 cabs and 300 coupes, ~700 total?

 

I believe that there were 131 Coupes and 295 TTS-Cabs produced for North America. From what I was told, the coupes were rare and only about 97 out of the 131 produced made it to this country.
I have a Blk/blk 6 speed and was also told that there are only 17 blk/blk TTs coupes in the U.S.
Right now I have 2581 miles and I am thinking of getting rid of it either for the new TT or a Gallardo..

 

Forget HP. Look at the performance figures. I doubt 500 hp will do that much better than a stock 997. I just hope DSC comes out soon.

 

The next S will be the jam and kick ***!!

 

Exactly and therefore thats why Im saving for it!

 

Also the X-50 package, does have larger turbos. The Turbo S is just better value for money, instead of purchasing a Turbo and checking off the X-50 and PCCB options. Aside from minor trim details, they are the same car. Turbo S is usually a swansong to an outgoing Turbo to provide an attractive value. Normally the X-50 option comes out shortly after a new model Turbo is released. Basically you don't have to wait for a Turbo S. Just order a Turbo with the X-50, PCCB... etc.

 

Thank you for the information!

 

Anytime! I love car talk. Hehehe.

 

But the S will always have that limited thing going and will gladly and proudly hold that S logo after the turbo..