HP difference in Turbo and Turbo S
10-23-2013, 01:34 PM
#16
In the US the difference between an TT with all the performance stuff, which I got, less the ceramic brakes which I didn't want is 25K. Cermamic brakes are about 10K. I can afford an S i just didn't see the point. At this level 25K is not that big a deal but why waste the money? If you want an S get one.
10-23-2013, 01:57 PM
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Rennteam,
How would you compare the acceleration performance of a 991 TTS to a tuned 600HP 997 TTS?
Overall performance comparison? (991TTS has rear wheel steering but I have Damptronics so that should help mine a little bit)
I'm having a hard time seeing a benefit to selling my 997 TTS for $140K? and having to some up with another $60K for the 991TTS.
Walt
How would you compare the acceleration performance of a 991 TTS to a tuned 600HP 997 TTS?
Overall performance comparison? (991TTS has rear wheel steering but I have Damptronics so that should help mine a little bit)
I'm having a hard time seeing a benefit to selling my 997 TTS for $140K? and having to some up with another $60K for the 991TTS.
Walt
10-26-2013, 01:38 AM
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An indirect reply to WaltB's question:
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This is the first, exclusive test I've seen of the 991 Turbo S, reporting a 0-100km time of 2.9 seconds, corresponding to about 2.8 seconds for 0-60mph. If the 0-60 times reported for the 997 TTS by C&D, Road and Track and Motor Trend are correct then, on average, they imply a 0-60 time of slightly less than 2.8 seconds. This suggests that acceleration of the two turbo S cars is about the same up to 60 mph.
http://www.dragtimes.ru/en/blogs/view/49
IOW, WaltB's modded 997 TTS should see the 991TS in it's rear view, perhaps not by a big margin but discernible.
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This is the first, exclusive test I've seen of the 991 Turbo S, reporting a 0-100km time of 2.9 seconds, corresponding to about 2.8 seconds for 0-60mph. If the 0-60 times reported for the 997 TTS by C&D, Road and Track and Motor Trend are correct then, on average, they imply a 0-60 time of slightly less than 2.8 seconds. This suggests that acceleration of the two turbo S cars is about the same up to 60 mph.
http://www.dragtimes.ru/en/blogs/view/49
IOW, WaltB's modded 997 TTS should see the 991TS in it's rear view, perhaps not by a big margin but discernible.
10-26-2013, 05:45 PM
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Rennteam,
How would you compare the acceleration performance of a 991 TTS to a tuned 600HP 997 TTS?
Overall performance comparison? (991TTS has rear wheel steering but I have Damptronics so that should help mine a little bit)
I'm having a hard time seeing a benefit to selling my 997 TTS for $140K? and having to some up with another $60K for the 991TTS.
Walt
How would you compare the acceleration performance of a 991 TTS to a tuned 600HP 997 TTS?
Overall performance comparison? (991TTS has rear wheel steering but I have Damptronics so that should help mine a little bit)
I'm having a hard time seeing a benefit to selling my 997 TTS for $140K? and having to some up with another $60K for the 991TTS.
Walt
01-20-2014, 07:32 PM
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I ordered just the straight turbo because I didn't want the ceramic brakes and know I won't be unhappy if my 0-60 time is .1 second slower. And in my case there was 25K difference which is a nice watch or vacation. But if it's going to bug you not to have the S.........
01-21-2014, 09:48 AM
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I did the same thing for the same reason-no interest in ceramic brakes. I am a road driver and steel brakes suit that better. Plus, I don't care about PDCC and for the tiny bit of HP I don't care at the price difference. I can afford the S but I prefer the setup in the Turbo. Likely I will tune the car but we shall see. Fro $3K-$10K a LOT can be done IF you need the extra bit of speed. I already can beat almost everything on the street.
01-23-2014, 09:43 PM
#24
Well don't give me the thumbs up for too long...my dealer made me a very good offer to trade the newly purchased TT for an S scheduled for May delivery. Ugh..so silly but I figured at this price point already I may as well get it all. Two buddies of mine have the S with standard PDCC and love it. My TT didn't have it and I didn't want to be looking at the car all the time wishing it did. Still no use for the PCCB but I guess I'll enjoy no brake dust (looking for justification here). 
Now I 've sampled pure car bliss and I have to wait three months to taste it again!
It will be a long wait but by that time we'll have some warm weather and I'll enjoy her even more. I keep telling myself this. lol!
Now I 've sampled pure car bliss and I have to wait three months to taste it again!
It will be a long wait but by that time we'll have some warm weather and I'll enjoy her even more. I keep telling myself this. lol!
01-24-2014, 08:43 AM
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Well don't give me the thumbs up for too long...my dealer made me a very good offer to trade the newly purchased TT for an S scheduled for May delivery. Ugh..so silly but I figured at this price point already I may as well get it all. Two buddies of mine have the S with standard PDCC and love it. My TT didn't have it and I didn't want to be looking at the car all the time wishing it did. Still no use for the PCCB but I guess I'll enjoy no brake dust (looking for justification here).
Now I 've sampled pure car bliss and I have to wait three months to taste it again!
It will be a long wait but by that time we'll have some warm weather and I'll enjoy her even more. I keep telling myself this. lol!
Now I 've sampled pure car bliss and I have to wait three months to taste it again!
It will be a long wait but by that time we'll have some warm weather and I'll enjoy her even more. I keep telling myself this. lol!
J/K!! Enjoy!!
01-24-2014, 01:28 PM
#27
My TT does have PDCC and centerlocks. I am very pleased.
01-24-2014, 05:06 PM
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