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For my year, 2004, there really wasn't any percentage in getting an "S" since they both had the same 315 horsepower.
I notice a lot of these other sports cars have bigger engines and a lot more horsepower, e.g. Charger, Corvette, et al
I have a lot of confidence in my 996 taking the turns better but in general, how do the non-turbo 911's compare with the other sports cars in a straight shot?
I've been trying to look for a site that lists 0-60 for all cars (like kbb lists hp, torque, etc. per car) but haven't been able to find one that's easy to do comparisons with.
Most people are just going to tell you if you bought a Porsche for straight line driving you bought the wrong car. That being said I believe 0-60 for the standard 996 c2 coupe was about 4.7-4.8 seconds..
I don't understand what this means... no percentage in getting an S??? By percentage, if you mean a gain in horsepower, then you are correct. The C4S and the C2 use the same engine. However, the Carrera 4S (the only S model available in 2004) has many other differences, including suspension, brakes, wide body, some unique styling, etc.
I agree with some of the other comments. Porsches aren't really made for straight line drag racing. They are quick, but they aren't optimized for this type of performance. That guy at the light next to you in a Corvette will smoke you...
Not sure about smoking you... but i know what you mean. in a straight line I find these cars pretty good, especially if you know how and when to shift.
Now if you are talking about a ZO6... then ya.
Most races are not fought on the track or on winding roads. The most likely scenario is car A pulls alongside car B on an open stretch of road, they take off until one is clearly ahead. This is also done at stoplights when there is open road ahead.
The turbo is really the car to get. It has both the maneuvering that Porsche is known for along with enough acceleration that can compete with the big boys.
2300cc may be right in that I bought the wrong car. I should've held out (read saved up) for a turbo
That's true. If you want straight accelleration, there were many different better choices to go for and the turbo being a good one.
Are you that much into street races? I hardly ever have the chance to and it's not a very smart idea either. Not only that, if you know what RPM to be in at certain speeds, these cars have very good launches on the move... it would only be for a few seconds until the next traffic light creeps up.
you may have purchased the wrong brand of car as well. The new turbos with PDK can get from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds (under 3 seocnds with the right modifications) but that really isn't the rationale behind owning one.
It's sounds like raw hp & torque are your thing so you would have been best suited with a Z06 or a GT500.
Sounds like you need a GT2RS.
Better yet, register for a DE and enjoy what the car does best. I think you will like the sensation of hard cornering, braking AND accelerating better than only one of the 3.
This is not to say I'm not happy with the Carrera. When considering what to purchase, the other bigger engined cars had drawbacks that drove me to the Carrera.
1. Mileage. The gas mileage on the 3.6L 6cyl isn't great (compared to a 4 cyl) but it has to be a lot worse in a V8 or V10.
2. Configuration. The rear engine feels a lot better, like it's pushing you forward rather than the front engine/rwd configuration that feels like the drivetrain is having to push its' own engine in the front (hard to articulate)
3. Handling. Rarely does the opportunity to race surface. More frequently I enjoy the fact that I almost never brake when going into a turn, even at 90 degrees
4. Appearance. I prefer the 911 look and so do the ladies. Although I've been extremely disappointed ever since Porsche emasculated the 911 by offering that measly pop-up spoiler in lieu of the classic whale tail
Cost of a used 996 911... around 30,000 dollars
Cost of a track weekend... around 500 dollars
Monitoring your gas mileage while on a racetrack....priceless!
I just think it's interesting. Most well tuned motors have comparable fuel mileage if they're making the same power. I imagine a Corvette driven at part throttle to make only 320hp would get far better fuel mileage than a 996 at full throttle. This is probably why the Corvette gets incredible mileage on the highway if you can keep from getting on it, the car's barely idling at 70-80mph in 6th. I think I've seen as high as 35mpg on a long trip. I've never seen more than 28-39mpg in any 996. Oddly, the GT3 seems more fuel efficient than the C2 or the turbo...
The best I get with cruise set is 25 MPG. You want to talk about a PIG. The Viper. I did a drive with a few about a year ago. We stopped for gas TWICE. I never even filled during the entire trip.
If you enjoy the handling so much, take the car to a track. Once you improve your driving skills, it won't really matter who's faster than you in a straight line.
The "classic" whale tail is only classic on the Turbo; the original 930 was equipped as such to fit an intercooler and improve high-speed stability. Since you like both whale tail and bench racing, a newer Turbo has the look and bragging rights you seek. I, for one, prefer the truly classic 911 rear profile sans wing. You can always raise your spoiler and pull the fuse, or go for an aerokit if you want to keep it classy.
And those poor ladies, surely they regret choosing your 911 and you over the Vipers and Vettes, then getting back to your place and discovering your handle is "Mister Quickie."
Depending on driver skill, road conditions, tire conditions etc, figure a 0-60 in 5 seconds. If you
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your clutch and drivetrain, maybe a bit more time
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