parkerfe

While I understand why one would buy an awd suv, truck, sedan, rally-car or maybe even an old 911 turbo which had violent lift-throttle handling. But, I fail to understand why one would want awd in the quintessential sports car, the 911, when the rwd 911 handles so much better? Pleae post the factors that made you go with an awd rather than a rwd 911.

TOporschefan

Nissan GTR, Lambo-Aventador, Audi R8.........some drivers appreciate the extra traction and confidence the awd system provides, not to mention the wider body style certainly an additional plus.

DrJay

They made it specifically for me so I can daily drive it year round in Minnesota...

edit: Also, IIRC the AWD version handles even slightly better due to the wider track in the rear. I think I remember that being the case in the 997, not sure about the 991.

aelia

I would tend to agree that some drivers prefer the different traction characteristics of AWD vs RWD. Personally, I prefer AWD.

Carrera GT

snow
family safety

WCE

Not a believer in the need for an AWD 911 unless you plan to drive in the snow, however I will say this: took my C2 out for a drive earlier, punched it around a corner and the traction control/PSM kicked in cutting engine power (AWD wouldn't have to do that), and picked up 80 lbs of softener salt which I put in the frunk - car actually seemed to feel (totally subjectively) better with some weight up there...

fester

3 reasons:
1. Better Grip
2. Bigger Hip
3. Light Strip

Nicoli35

For me.. I bought a c4s because it was, well, "more" than a "regular" Porsche.

I'll probably get one again someday- but was seduced by my current 2S..

parkerfe

So how many days a year do you regularly drive your 911 in snow and/or ice?

parkerfe

How many are in your family and how often do you and your family dive in the snow?

duxsi

I had a 993 C4S when lived in London and drove out to the countryside for work.
Rain and snow were a factor, seeing the country roads weren't always de-iced. But the overall the grip and handling was absolutely phenomenal, even back then.

I think it depends on where you live and how you plan to use the car.
My current 991 is a C2S and works just fine in Florida with all our mountains and windy roads.

parkerfe

Better awd "grip" does not equate to better handling. Just look at how rwd 911s have better lap times than the awd ones have around the same track?

Imo000

AWD puts less HP to the wheels and unless traction is a factor, they always slower. This is not only for the 911 but for every RWD car.

pongobaz

Porsche didn't develop the 4S for it to be better in the snow, they did it because they are more sure footed around corners with average drivers. On the track my entry and exit speeds are faster than the C2's. It always amuses me to read how "slow" AWD 911's are compared to the 2WD; you do realize that we're talking a difference of 2/10th of a second on 0 - 100 km/h?!
Unless your last name is Bergmeister, Long or Dumas, I very much doubt you'd be able to detect the "slowness" of an AWD 911.

DrJay

Snow and ice is a pretty common thing here from mid November through to March-April. Before and after that, always a possibility as well. So, Say October through late March, Early April it is an easy 6 months.