Darwantae951

They are saying that because with all the advances in technology today, if you wan't your Turbo S keeping up with the new stuff you'll end up switching out all the old stuff. You can do the same thing to an 86 and pay less overall for the car. I still like my S tho

-Darwin

M758

That is a Turbo S.

I can see the stiffener plate right under the powersteering tank. It run parallel to the headlight motor

josephsc

Hey! I like my interior. And mind you --- that's burgundy, not pink.

Totally agree with you otherwise, though. I keep my Silberossa car completely stock for historical value. Well, except the radio -- that had to go.... I won't get rid of it until I see one in the US with a lower VIN (or earlier manufacture date).

Van

No argument that an '86 will be the most cost effective option if you want to put on Stoptech brakes, a roll cage, new suspension and make massive horse power. But, in stock trim, I don't see how anyone can believe that the S, with it's stiffer body, bigger brakes, firmer suspension and modest HP boost *isn't* a superior car...

I'm not saying it is the car for everyone, but I do think, when compared apples to apples with the other 944 lineup, it is superior to its predesessors.

Darwantae951

You're right. If you compare a stock 86 to a stock 88 or 89 S then it is a superior car. But most of the people on here don't buy a 951 and leave it stock for very long (there are exceptions). I love my car just the way it is and don't really care to change anything as far as suspension, and everything I do to the car is reversable and I keep the origional stuff. If someone is looking for a car to turn into a dedicated track car tho, then I believe searching for an S would be a waste of time and money.

-Darwin

lart951

The "S" doesn't stand for superior but for "Sissy", the fastest 951 aren't "S" check the top 10 list, I don't see a "Sissy" there. lol.

Those who buy a "Sissy" keep it mostly "Stock"

Van

Yeah, keeping it mostly stock gives us money for make-up, Britney Spears concert tickets and other sissy stuff.

M758

Well
Keeping my Turbo S stock means I can afford to build and run a race car. Lart how many track days have you done in the past 5 years?

lart951

1825 track days. But you race a n/a race car........

lart951

If i want it to make money selling a Porsche I'll be selling 911's, as we all know 951 prices are low. The difference between a S and a non S sometimes is insignificant.

Van

Wow, you're hardcore -- race on Christmas even!

I only manage about a dozen days a year, now that I have kids, but I used to do 30+ days a year with my sissy, I mean stock, turbo S.

lart951

Christmas? Dude I am Jewish.

potent951turbo

M474, is for Koni shocks.

M758

m758 is Turbo S

Although not all turbo S cars carry M758 option code. My does not.

LFA951

The silverrossa came out in mid '88 to give tribute to the turbo cup cars used on the track, there were only like 1,000 units made and the '89 turbos were all S models without the S label, they came standard with suspension, turbo and all options included...