Inside Line track tests manual 991 S
11-24-2011, 01:33 AM
#16
[QUOTE=jrt600;9048382]I'd go with 400hp, since that's how porscheusa.com is advertising it. Reminds me of the BMW Z8 being rated 400hp, but often quoted at 394hp as well.
As far as 0-60, quarter-mile times, etc, I agree it's all about the total package, which is why I buy Porsches and not Corvettes, GT-Rs, etc. But part of that 'total package' is accelerative ability, especially since the opportunity to floor it presents itself more often than the chance to test the handling limits of a car. As such a car's acceleration is just as important to daily enjoyment of that car as handling ability. And maybe I'm vain, but I don't want (or expect) my $120k Porsche sports car to be slower than my wife's $75k Mercedes CLS550. Perhaps I am just expecting too much from Porsche in this respect. Regardless, if people out there don't think 0-60, quarter-mile times, etc are important when discussing the merits of a sports car, then we will just have to agree to disagree.[/QUOTE
I agree completely with this. P needs more zoot for a car this expensive.
Jim
As far as 0-60, quarter-mile times, etc, I agree it's all about the total package, which is why I buy Porsches and not Corvettes, GT-Rs, etc. But part of that 'total package' is accelerative ability, especially since the opportunity to floor it presents itself more often than the chance to test the handling limits of a car. As such a car's acceleration is just as important to daily enjoyment of that car as handling ability. And maybe I'm vain, but I don't want (or expect) my $120k Porsche sports car to be slower than my wife's $75k Mercedes CLS550. Perhaps I am just expecting too much from Porsche in this respect. Regardless, if people out there don't think 0-60, quarter-mile times, etc are important when discussing the merits of a sports car, then we will just have to agree to disagree.[/QUOTE
I agree completely with this. P needs more zoot for a car this expensive.
Jim
11-24-2011, 04:13 AM
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Been lurking here for a while as I've been looking into getting rid of my STI in favor of a later model 996. Gotta say, I love your forum guys, great stuff. What boss tucker says about 0-60 times isn't too far off base. I interned at Hearst communications as an editorial intern (for those of you who don't know, Hearst is behind many magazines including Car and Driver) and got an opportunity to head over to C&D to see a car get tested (2011-12 Audi S or RS model, not allowed to say which). I was surprised to see them using 1 foot rollout judiciously which they said subtracts about .2-.3 seconds off the 0-60 time. Bosstucker was slightly mislead in other aspects. They did remove the spare tire and the emergency kit, but the car did have a quarter tank of gas, and all floor mats stayed in! I asked and apparently many of the other magazines practice similar methods.
Thanks for your great forum guys, if I do end up biting the bullet and getting a 911, I'll be glad to finally be a "real" member and contribute to this fine community.
Thanks for your great forum guys, if I do end up biting the bullet and getting a 911, I'll be glad to finally be a "real" member and contribute to this fine community.
11-24-2011, 09:24 AM
#18
Race Director
in this article IL says "expect 0-60 time of..."
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...lus-video.html
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...lus-video.html
11-25-2011, 01:00 PM
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Burning Brakes
11-26-2011, 10:57 AM
#20
Instructor
Agreed
I'd go with 400hp, since that's how porscheusa.com is advertising it. Reminds me of the BMW Z8 being rated 400hp, but often quoted at 394hp as well.
As far as 0-60, quarter-mile times, etc, I agree it's all about the total package, which is why I buy Porsches and not Corvettes, GT-Rs, etc. But part of that 'total package' is accelerative ability, especially since the opportunity to floor it presents itself more often than the chance to test the handling limits of a car. As such a car's acceleration is just as important to daily enjoyment of that car as handling ability. And maybe I'm vain, but I don't want (or expect) my $120k Porsche sports car to be slower than my wife's $75k Mercedes CLS550. Perhaps I am just expecting too much from Porsche in this respect. Regardless, if people out there don't think 0-60, quarter-mile times, etc are important when discussing the merits of a sports car, then we will just have to agree to disagree.
As far as 0-60, quarter-mile times, etc, I agree it's all about the total package, which is why I buy Porsches and not Corvettes, GT-Rs, etc. But part of that 'total package' is accelerative ability, especially since the opportunity to floor it presents itself more often than the chance to test the handling limits of a car. As such a car's acceleration is just as important to daily enjoyment of that car as handling ability. And maybe I'm vain, but I don't want (or expect) my $120k Porsche sports car to be slower than my wife's $75k Mercedes CLS550. Perhaps I am just expecting too much from Porsche in this respect. Regardless, if people out there don't think 0-60, quarter-mile times, etc are important when discussing the merits of a sports car, then we will just have to agree to disagree.
11-26-2011, 11:26 AM
#21
Race Director
I am not sure why some say 0-60 times and straight line acceleration is not important when that's what we do many times over taking it to its handling limit. Even for those who take their cars to the track, how often do you drive it on there vs just regular streets...my 2 cents.
