This article is really interesting as it includes an interview by a local journalist with Walter Rohrl and some new info. There is some contridiction in the numbers qouted by Walter there. 8:02 is done with a 911s I believe, not a stock 911. And the standard Cayman S does it in 8:18. These are well documented facts I thought. Also, I never knew the Cayman S shares so much with the 997 (51%). Also, is that a Lapis Cayman? Never seen this colour on a Cayman. Anyway, enjoy.
http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article.aspx?id=10430&vf=7&bg=27&pp=0
Good score, lots of new info...
Great article. Thanks for posting.
This is great. Thanks.
I wonder if Walter C4S is a 996 or the new 997 (is it out yet?).
It's also too bad he doesn't compare the C4S to the Cayman S.
I heard the '4' inspires more confidence in the handling department than the '2'. Anyone with experience can confirm?
The 996 C4S definitely inspire a lot more confidence, especially when it is raining! The first time I drove one, it was at a Porsche driving day, and drove it back to back with a C2. I will take the C4S anytime. As for Water's 911, it is a 997C4S.He is a world rally champion so you would expect him to prefer an AWD. Interestingly, whilst his company car is a 997 C4S, his personal car is the new Golf GTI with the DSG gearbox. He absolutely loves that car. Mywife loves the idea that she drives the exact same spec of car as the legendary Walter Rohl. /fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/drive.gif
