Will the old base 997 carrera out performe the new lexus isf?

 

Are we talking straight line or with curves added?

 

There's a "new" IS-F already?

It'd be close to a 997.1 C2.

Oh yea, and be comfortable, hold 4 people, have a trunk and last 2 lifetimes. If any of that matters much, it's your winner. If instead FEELING faster whether you really are or not, or exterior style matters more, pick the P-Car.

 

Lexus = Toyota, don't see how and why you're comparing one of the best cars ever made (Porsche) to a tin-can from Japan???

 

It's close in a straight line. The base 911 is not a drag race car . It's more like a "precision driving instrument" (quoted from Porsche ad) .

 

In a straight line, the base may get lucky, but the S is a better match.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0712_2008_lexus_is_f/specifications.html

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=123465/pageId=132581

 

I test drove the ISF, M3 coupe, and C63... awesome sporty cars...there's nothing like a hotrod V8... But I bought a 997.1

 

Great choice!

There are a lot of cars in the same price range (some even less) that will outperform a Porsche, but nothing will feel the same.

 

That Edmunds test is the slowest I have ever seen recorded for the 997S. Most mags have run between a 12.3-12.6 in the 1/4 mile with 0-60 runs in 3.9-4.4 sec.

 

Outperform is a pretty subjective frame. if you're talking hole shots, probably not—but then again, no one buys a 911 for that reason. If your definition of performance is stoplight drag-racing Z06 is what i'd recommend.

 

Considering the weight and hp of the car, those are impressive numbers. Do you have links to any of those magazine test?

 

i think 0-60/3.9 in a 997S is a gross overstatement. I'd be surprised if a 997 S could even do 4.4, as that sounds a little quick as well for that car.

 

Ton here..

http://www.weissach.net/996-997_RoadTestSummary.html

Enjoy

 

Ahh, you non believers..

Car and Driver...0-60 in 4.1 1/4mile in 12.6@112mph

http://www.caranddriver.com/content/...e/CD11_911.pdf

Road and Track...0-60 in 3.9 1/4 mile in 12.3@114.8mph

http://www.roadandtrack.com/assets/d...data_panel.pdf

More links here..http://www.weissach.net/996-997_RoadTestSummary.html

As above...enjoy.