I should have noted in the above posts that I do not have PSM on my C2. Perhaps some of the other snowmobilers can provide perspective.
Bob

 

If the 996 (or any Porsche) wasn't designed for snow, then why would Porsche spend hundreds of hours testing snow tires to give them N-ratings?

I plan to drive the C4S through the winter on proper tires. My wife and I only have the need and space for one car, so we figure 12 months of fun is just fine. If the car gets a few chips, so be it. It's not a collectable for us, we just enjoy driving it. When I get the Carrera GT, that will stay inside

 

Hmmm.... so the guy in the video using winter contis must be driving on white powder. Have you guys watched this?
I think this video answers mumanoff's original question.

Being a bit pedantic myself, I don't like to use my car in the snow. But when I have I have not had any problems on the street so long as I take it easy....and my car sits well low with the ROW M030 mods and my wheels are 19". Sure its no SUV but if I really have to take it out in the snow it handles just as good as any other car....and maybe even better.

 

Don't know about the C2, but if I were you I'd hold out for the C4. Mine is excellent in the snow, and by that I mean better than any other non-AWD vehicle. I'll never own another sports car that isn't AWD for that reason.

 

mike-i have driven c2's and c4's, with and without traction/psm in the snow. you MUST use winter tires. psm is extremely helpful. if i were you, i would wait for your c4s-it drives much better in snow than a c2. the c2 is ok in a pinch. the c4s will be a good winter car, for all conditions except deep snow. wait for your c4s-pass on the c2 cab.

 

Man, I Dunno, from the looks of that video with studded snow tires that is down right scary especially if you are in traffic!

 

Decision made.....could I beat a dead horse anymore. Thanks for putting up with my queries. C4S CAB !!!!!!

 

http://content3.eu.porsche.com/prod/...ra_models.nsf/ I had to think about this?

 

Sorry I tried to post a pic of c4s cab from Porsche Germany website.

 

Good video, even had a little Aphex Twin in it. Very slow to download though - took 10 to 15 minutes or so w/broadband.

You aren't going to drive in the snow like that in a city though. Not unless you've got nerves of steel and the skills to match.

 

Pat and some Random Alias ?????
Yea I agree. But it shure shows what it's capable of. I have sat and watched that vid over and over again. Its brilliant.