Safemoney

Other than the obvious weight difference, from those who have driven both, I'd like to know your thoughts on the difference in feel and performance. Seems like there are a number of C4S cars for sale and fewer C2S cars. May have been production also?

Steve 96C4S

Performance in snowy, sleetish, heavy heavy downpours... is why I chose the C4S. AWD gives you a safety margin there. Plus, I wanted and liked the look of the big reds! The "4" on the back of car drew me in too. I like the #4.

Crimson Nape Racing

I believe the bodies on the 4S and the 2S are the same. You need to drive both at speed and decide for yourself. I personally do not like the handling characteristics of the 4 wheel drive.

b5audia4

I want a C4S for all weather condition!

race911

Which are? On the street you'll never know, absent the above-mentioned weather related driving.

As far as either generation of AWD:

My '92 C4, which I tracked extensively for three years, I had set up to the point of reminding me of a...................944 turbo? Found that odd, too.

The C4S, when it was stock, sure it understeered some. You could deal with it. Now with the PSS9, I honestly can't tell much of a difference from a RWD car. More that it's "underpowered" at stock weight; foot to the floor coming off of pretty much any corner we have out here. But hardly undriveable.

goofballdeluxe

Truly, if I lived in a place that got any significant rain/snow, I'd opt for the C4S. Otherwise, the C2S would be the way to go.

One thing I found interesting is that the C4S was a car Porsche intended to make. It had the same chassis, brakes and standard suspension that the Turbo did. It was basically a Turbo, without the turbo. From what I've read, the C2S was somewhat of an "afterthought"; Porsche had some leftover Turbo bodies and decided to slap together what ultimately became the Carrera S, or as many call it, the C2S. It didn't come with the Turbo's big red brakes, and I don't know if it even had the Turbo's chassis or suspension. I'm sure someone here will pipe in...

Either way, both 'S' cars are fantastic. You really can't go wrong, but why take on the added weight of the C4S if you don't need the AWD for driving in bad weather?

ploglet

As goofballdeluxe noted, the use of most things turbo in the 4S is a factor to consider. For me it was the ability to use the car in all conditions if needed. If you dont live in an area that requires the use of AWD, it might be a different matter. But if that as the case, I think I would be looking at a C2 and then doing a bunch of upgrades to it. There is a reason the Ruf Yellowbird was a narrow body and not a wide body.
You really need to decide which is more suited to your use and area I think.

logan2z

Even though we don't have enough bad weather here in Northern California to justify the use of AWD, I did consider some C4Ss when looking for my 993 because they were otherwise appealing to me in terms of features, color, etc. The one (albeit minor) negative I found with the C4 was its relatively large turning radius. Certainly not a huge deal, but just something I observed that could prove a bit of a nuisance.

Stealth 993

Go & drive both. Really, I feel there isn't much of a difference. The C2S turns in a little nicer, but the C4S feels better mid corner, & coming out.

Being on the track, & very spirited drives, they are pretty equal.

As far as AWD goes, the 993 system is pretty transparent, it does still feel like a RWD car. Anyone who doesn't think so, go & drive a Audi, or Subi.

rome

This is because there were fewer C2S's made. Only 1752 imported to the US v. 2327 C4S's. https://rennlist.com/forums/3387192-post7.html

Though the C2S didn't get red brakes, it did get a host of other special cosmetic options including the split rear grill, alu handbrake and shifter, alu door jam guards, 'Carerra S' logo on the tach...and my personal favorite...the special grained leather on the doors and dash.

autobonrun

Personally, I'd look for the best optioned, best condition, lower mileaged example I could find with maintenance records. Buy it then walk around the back and see if it has a 2S or 4S on it.

Seriously, I put much more stock in the options than whether it has 2WD or AWD. Find one with sports seats, LWD, RS clutch, lowered, PSS9's etc. and let the 2S/4S chips fall where they may. Unless of course you are buying it to drive in the snow (4S) or to drift through curves (2S).

IMO

kevjandon

This is why I love the C2S. The split rear grill is just stunning and has the look of an early 911 and 356 SC.

I would take a 4S with Aero kit though

Texas993

The primary difference that I experienced moving from a RWD 993 to an AWD 993 is that the steering feels different. I prefer the steering feel of the RWD 993. It seems like it is firmer and provides more feedback.

However, the grip going around turns with AWD is incredible. My car (with PSS10) seems absolutely glued to the road. I have not gotten close to the limits yet. I nudged the limits of grip in my RWD car ... and what a blast!

JM993

For me there's a big difference in the steering feel, clutch feel, and shifter feel between the 4WD and 2WD cars. This has what has kept me from "upgrading" to a 993 TT. IMHO, the narrowbody 993 is the most pure and communicative followed by the C2S.

TRINITONY

It's all about the push....