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Steering feel: 997 S vs C4 S vs 997 Turbo

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Old 07-01-2006, 09:09 PM
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Default Steering feel: 997 S vs C4 S vs 997 Turbo

Which of these cars has the best steering feel and feedback to the driver?
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997S (RWD) has the lightest steering of the three, IMHO.

997 C4S is a _bit_ heavier, but not much - much lighter than the 996 C4S that I drove.

997 Turbo? No idea, but it's based on the 997 C4S, soooo... who knows? The 997 Turbo also has an electronically controlled interaxle diff, so it's hard to say. I would think that it's not much different than a 997 C4S.

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I know it's been discussed ad nauseum but I still can't decide if I'm going to go for a C2S or a C4S. One thing I know for sure is that it will be a 997.
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Originally Posted by dstrimbu
997 Turbo? No idea, but it's based on the 997 C4S, soooo... who knows? The 997 Turbo also has an electronically controlled interaxle diff, so it's hard to say. I would think that it's not much different than a 997 C4S.
Actually go see the stuff about the Turbo on porsche.com. They actually have a redesigned front end (again) and a different AWD mechanism on it than what is on the C4s, so it should be different than both the C2 and C4.

RayG has driven all three and has a post comparing them on them at https://rennlist.com/forums/997-turbo-forum/281483-new-turbo-test-drive.html which might give you your answer (haven't read it recently).

His C4s experience was in my car.



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