Turbo vs. Turbo S
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Turbo vs. Turbo S
Looking at 2008/2009 Turbo and Turbo S'.
Can anyone shed some light on the difference between the two-obviously major horsepower gain, but is it that noticeable? Thanks!
Can anyone shed some light on the difference between the two-obviously major horsepower gain, but is it that noticeable? Thanks!
#2
Just bought a 2008 Turbo, but haven't driven the Turbo and Turbo S back-to-back. From what I understand, the only difference is slight larger intercoolers and intercooler piping to the turbos, upgraded brakes, in conjunction with a different factory ECU tune for that added HP/TQ gain.
All together, not worth the MSRP upcharge of ~$30K IMO.
I opted for a ECU tune for the standard turbo that will yield just under 600hp/tq for under $3K.
So my Turbo will be faster than the factory Turbo S for only 10% of the upcharge price.
All together, not worth the MSRP upcharge of ~$30K IMO.
I opted for a ECU tune for the standard turbo that will yield just under 600hp/tq for under $3K.
So my Turbo will be faster than the factory Turbo S for only 10% of the upcharge price.
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Just bought a 2008 Turbo, but haven't driven the Turbo and Turbo S back-to-back. From what I understand, the only difference is slight larger intercoolers and intercooler piping to the turbos, upgraded brakes, in conjunction with a different factory ECU tune for that added HP/TQ gain.
All together, not worth the MSRP upcharge of ~$30K IMO.
I opted for a ECU tune for the standard turbo that will yield just under 600hp/tq for under $3K.
So my Turbo will be faster than the factory Turbo S for only 10% of the upcharge price.
All together, not worth the MSRP upcharge of ~$30K IMO.
I opted for a ECU tune for the standard turbo that will yield just under 600hp/tq for under $3K.
So my Turbo will be faster than the factory Turbo S for only 10% of the upcharge price.
This is kind of the same thing I was thinking-is the 20k price difference worth it? Seems like maybe not.
#6
Ceramics are never a standard option in ANY model.
Pdcc is standard with the turbo and turbo s I believe so no differences there. Main differences are all related to the 50 extra horses I think.
Just to throw a curveball, but I'd rather have the new 2011/2012 cayenne S over a dated turbo or turbo s.
You can always mod the newer.
Pdcc is standard with the turbo and turbo s I believe so no differences there. Main differences are all related to the 50 extra horses I think.
Just to throw a curveball, but I'd rather have the new 2011/2012 cayenne S over a dated turbo or turbo s.
You can always mod the newer.
#7
Not for the 2008 Turbo... that was a $3,500 option. It wasnt that easy to find in a CPO for me. I am assuming that due to the price, most people didnt opt for it.
I researched this and from what I gathered from the forums, there isn't a remotely cost effective way to add enough HP/TQ to get the Cayenne S to the 550HP ballpark of the factory Turbo S. (I think I someone threw out a wild guess of about 20K to add a turbo kit after the fact on this board or rennlist)
Now if you can do with a little less power, then I think this is a feasible option.
Now if you can do with a little less power, then I think this is a feasible option.
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TurboS has much larger brakes and must use 19" wheels or larger. TurboS has different sized tires front and back. Brake jobs cost much more on the TurboS.
I believe the TurboS came with PDCC standard while it was an option on the Turbo. [My Turbo doesn't have it. While PDCC helps with cornering, my understanding is that it is not useful in off-road modes when the sway bars are disengaged and may negate that.]
Overall, the Turbo can be more versatile with larger 18" tires and the Advanced Off-Road Package [Mine has that package and it adds weight to the SUV but allows me to go more places!]; however, the TurboS is more of a highway machine. The other difference is the TurboS tends to be a garage queen.
Tires for the TurboS are more limited since the brakes are too large to accomodate 18's. On my Turbo I run winter 18's and summer 18" AT tires and 20" OEM Diamaris. Front tires and rears are the same and can be rotated.
I'm a firm believer in buying it the way I want it rather than modding or customizing.
Costs of brakes and tires should be lower for the Turbo. However, I think the MPG rating is the exact same for all three variants of the gas V8's!
It really comes down to uses and applications for me. Besides, I lucked into this one; it's paid for.
I believe the TurboS came with PDCC standard while it was an option on the Turbo. [My Turbo doesn't have it. While PDCC helps with cornering, my understanding is that it is not useful in off-road modes when the sway bars are disengaged and may negate that.]
Overall, the Turbo can be more versatile with larger 18" tires and the Advanced Off-Road Package [Mine has that package and it adds weight to the SUV but allows me to go more places!]; however, the TurboS is more of a highway machine. The other difference is the TurboS tends to be a garage queen.
Tires for the TurboS are more limited since the brakes are too large to accomodate 18's. On my Turbo I run winter 18's and summer 18" AT tires and 20" OEM Diamaris. Front tires and rears are the same and can be rotated.
I'm a firm believer in buying it the way I want it rather than modding or customizing.
Costs of brakes and tires should be lower for the Turbo. However, I think the MPG rating is the exact same for all three variants of the gas V8's!
It really comes down to uses and applications for me. Besides, I lucked into this one; it's paid for.
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