The brakes are now the same on the 997 and the S which was always a major differentiating factor. Frankly, differences seem to be more marginal than ever, although you get nicer and bigger wheels and the PASM in the S (and of course 40 horses). Also, a number of magazines (think Excellence and GT) actually say the 3.6 motor is sweeter and sounds better than the 3.8, just lagging a little in mid-range torque.

I would venture to say that the S / non-S sales breakdown of FL models will actually move more towards non-S's than with the pre FL cars. Sure, 385 bhp is nice, but is 345 bhp really under-powered ?

 

Actually I don't think the "S" is any faster. Car and Driver tested both and they both ran 12.8 Sec. in the 1/4 mile! I know all the "S" owners are going to call BS, but I'm just stating the facts...look it up.

 

I would get a new base C2 then option the S wheels, PASM sport suspension and sport steering wheel and price is still $6,805 less than the S w/PASM sport. So the $6,805 is all for the motor. Make a decision based on that as everything else is equal. Unless you need red calipers.

Chet

 

And ultimately, most of today's Porsche owners can't possibly exploit 385PS anyway.

 

Until someone asks why you didn't get a Turbo or a GT3...

 

What i want is a mixed use car (street and trackday partner), i don't care so much for the wheels or any other extras but i do care about the brakes for example or the pasm. I'm sure the 3.6 engine with the 325hp will satisfy me cause i'm coming from a ''honest'' 2006 MX-5.
In my mind the plan is to create a clubsport carrera or carreraS with cage etc...

 

No, just the shallow ones do. I guess your definition of 'best' differs from mine.

 

Or GT2 or CGT

 

If you want to attract chicks get a MINI. I got lots of comments from women in my old MINI Cooper S. Since I traded it for a 911 S I have gotten zero, although guys drool on it.

 

i went to the porsche sport driving school and drove both the base and S. took home an S. if you're tracking the car, you'll appreciate the difference.