I am not going with the new 991.2
04-18-2017 | 02:46 PM
#48
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It's not. There is always something better. That comment is like the GT3RS guys coming in here and saying the 911.1S is a joke. They are all fantastic cars. Enjoy driving yours.
04-18-2017 | 02:51 PM
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I'm sorry you have to convince yourself of things due to lack of funds. I can't say I feel your pain since I could write a check for a new one, but I'm sure it's a real, albeit first world, problem. I don't mind if you like being slow, but just hope you stay out of the left lane while you're doing it.
04-18-2017 | 03:05 PM
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04-18-2017 | 03:13 PM
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I love my base 3.4. So much so that if it had PDK, SC and was a color other than black (like white) I would not even consider giving it up at the end of the lease.
But it doesn't have those features and it is black so in a few months I am going to be forced to trade it for a faster car.
Whoa is me.
But it doesn't have those features and it is black so in a few months I am going to be forced to trade it for a faster car.
Whoa is me.
04-18-2017 | 03:38 PM
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I'm sorry you have to convince yourself of things due to lack of funds. I can't say I feel your pain since I could write a check for a new one, but I'm sure it's a real, albeit first world, problem. I don't mind if you like being slow, but just hope you stay out of the left lane while you're doing it.
You don't do real well when it comes to detecting SARCASM do you?
04-18-2017 | 03:43 PM
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I've owned a 991.1 and have driven the 991.2 ... both are very fine cars. Slight preference for the 991.1 for me, even though the 991.2 is clearly quicker.
If you've driven any of the new turbocharged Ferraris -- California T, 488 -- what they did is interesting, they manage the torque through boost and fuel for a different torque map in each gear -- so what you wind up with is something that feels and pulls like a normally aspirated engine. Other than hearing the turbos it's hard to tell. Of course having 660 hp and 560 lb ft of torque to work with in the 488 helps.
Not to say I didn't enjoy the ponderous off-the-line pace of my former 87 930, because when the turbo spooled up around 4000 rpm, it would about knock your head off your shoulders when you slammed forward abruptly. But that is a thrill from the past.
If you've driven any of the new turbocharged Ferraris -- California T, 488 -- what they did is interesting, they manage the torque through boost and fuel for a different torque map in each gear -- so what you wind up with is something that feels and pulls like a normally aspirated engine. Other than hearing the turbos it's hard to tell. Of course having 660 hp and 560 lb ft of torque to work with in the 488 helps.
Not to say I didn't enjoy the ponderous off-the-line pace of my former 87 930, because when the turbo spooled up around 4000 rpm, it would about knock your head off your shoulders when you slammed forward abruptly. But that is a thrill from the past.
I remember that car........was crazy. 0-40 in about 5 seconds and 40-60 in about .5 seconds!
04-18-2017 | 03:48 PM
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04-18-2017 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vjd3
Only in terms of sound. Drove one last week. That thing sounds terrific!
Have never heard one, but that's what everyone says.
Is it NA or Turbo?? Turbo I assume?
The Jaaaaag FTYPE ..
04-18-2017 | 04:59 PM
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