I had an opportunity to drive a new 997TT today, and push it around a bit. Overall, a nice improvement over the 996. A few points:

• turbo lag still noticable (and longish), but the torque comes up more suddenly than the 996TT.
• total amount of pull is about what I had on my 996TT with a chip.
• steering feel is good and similar to 997 gen C4S - all wheel drive.
• ride quality is soft but controlled. The the PASM settings seem dialed toward the softer side on both normal and 'sport' modes.
• Contrary to what has been written, it's not nearly as as fast as the CGT.
• You feel the extra weight a bit, compared to the standard Carrera.
• Exhaust sound is on the quiet side, but a little lower in pitch (slight rumble).
• Clutch is lighter, with more assist, but not as long as the 996TT clutch. It feels like the 997S clutch with less effort.
• Gear shift feel is very close to the other 997s.
• wheels still look ugly in person to me.
• Let's see how long it takes the aftermarket to offer nicer exhaust tips. The stock tips are just bolted on.
• Reminded me why I like NA motors better. (Sorry turbo lovers!)

I'm sure turbo drivers will love this new car. It is definitely an improvement dynamically over the 996TT.

 

Considering what's in your garage, that's a pretty positive review

I understand the plastic piece which surrounds the exhaust tip is a "special" material to withstand the heat; I would imagine this would need to be replaced with something as well if you change the shape of the tips.

 

Darn it! I was hoping you would LOVE IT, and then want to sell me your gorgeous X51 at a bargain to make room for a turbo...

oh well..

 

Thanks for the review man! If i had a choice, i would get a gt3 over turbo. i feel they keep getting softer, although it is much quicker and better in almost every way. maybe its just that i miss a lightweight high revving 500+ hp M3

 

Don't get me wrong - the new turbo is very nice. Several things about the 996TT were improved:

* the clutch feel
* the shifter
* the ride (PASM seems right in this car)
* more torque without paying for X50
* 997 headlights (I like them anyway)

Still, I'm wanting the new GT3 more.

 

Ahh i see! Anyway GT3, is for me! Cant wait to test drive the 997tt though.

 

Thanks for the review... what I want to hear is a tiptronic review

 

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Thanks for the review!

 

Thank you for the great review

 

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