New 992 C2S owner Impressions
04-21-2020 | 10:12 AM
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Nice write up! I'm curious in your driving impressions vs. the 991.1 turbo S, specifically:
- Do you miss the additional power of the turbo S, or don't notice it?
- Do you notice a difference in turbo lag between the two? I'm particularly focused on lag when you make small adjustments in mid-throttle driving.
- Does one feel more "Raw" or "exciting" than the other when driving enthusiastically?
1. Not missing it (yet). From the test drives I remember that the 992S is plenty fast off the line - not the same as the Turbo S but close
2. Yes - the 'kick in the back' is not there. The 992S is more linear from the line. Can't say much about mid-throttle yet but I would expect that the Turbo S would easily win that. I did some German autobahn runs in the 991 and the Turbo is crazy fast accelerating from 100MPH - 150MPH. I don't think a Carrera can match that.
3. The Turbo S is a very civilized car - until you step on it - then it is brutal in both sound & acceleration. I find the 992S more sophisticated and very enjoyable at lower speeds (with PSE). And I have not gone full throttle thru a tunnel yet - so more fun waiting.
Bottom line - still very different cars; and the 992 is (yet again) an improved platform over 991. If you want brutal then there is no better than a 911 Turbo IMHO (ignoring other brands). I'm sure the gap between a 992 C2S and a 992 Turbo S will be similar to the 991 generation - which I think is big.
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