hammyton

Any thoughts from people who have driven/shopped both models? I have heard that the extra torque of the 991.2 helps with the extra weight of the Targa and that the newer model handles much better but would like to hear some other points of view.

Thanks,
Hamilton

JSETarga

titleistaddict87

MidEngineRules

Pretty accurate. I have the .2 T4S. I would prefer the linear power of the .1 and the power button in the .2 is too toyish. But the PCM is definitely better and this car is more about wind and luxury. Although with AWD, PDCC and RAS it can blast through corners better than one would expect.

MidEngineRules

Not enough power? Interesting. I lived in Germany for 5 years. In the US, no one comes close to using the available power of these cars. Here people tend to judge the power of a Porsche in the low speed and low rpm range. Try judging high speed and high rpms, which is really what sets Porsche apart from others. Not digging on you. At least you allowed for the possibility of how it's used. Sound for sure is better in the .1.

JSETarga

When test driving the car, I had a 530 WHP ATS-V. There was significant torque difference when I took it out to really test drive it vs. what i was driving. I also track my cars, so I use all of the power. I would agree though that vast majority of people never use all of their power. Depending on usage, the .1 could be more than adequate power and provide the better sound at the same time. So, just really depends on usage and what you are moving over from I think when it comes to power needed/wanted.

Bob Z.

I test drove both before I ordered my .2 Targa GTS. I liked the .2 much better and the sound of my .2 with Soul high flow cats is just as nice as the .1 so I have no regrets. And as far as the weight of the car is concerned the weight of your right foot will take care of it.

superdog

Fbrooksr

mdr911

JSETarga

Comment and video removed.... Not worth it have fun

TorqueChap

Different strokes for different folks. I'd never sell my .1 for a .2. Only a professional could tell the power difference but a novice can hear the difference

JSETarga

Bob Z.

But a novice could tell the torque difference.

MidEngineRules

That 30 more hp only hits at the tip top of the rev range, so no you're not going to feel the difference 30 hp makes between each motor spinning at max rpms. They both will feel powerful although the NA will feel stronger since it is producing more torque at the top of the rev range. The torque you feel mainly in the lower rev range is the motor being pumped up by the turbos so you feel the extra pull. If you're really sensitive you feel the torque drop like a brick at high rpms where the NA is still creating an increase in torque. There's a reason why NA is used far more in racing applications like DTM anf F1 before the hybrid era. You never spend any time in the low rev range where turbos make a difference. I have a 3.0 turbo but don't like the power character in the fact it peaks and dips. Linear power is more usable and more predictable. Turbos allow you to be lazy and not work the gearbox. It's not as fun or rewarding.