Differences between carrera and carrera S?
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Differences between carrera and carrera S?
Hello everyone, i'd like to ask if there are other technical differences (except the 3,8 engine) between these models, brakes? suspensions? etc.
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For the 2009 997:
19" wheels
Sport Steering wheel
PASM
40HP
Front and rear calipers are larger, (not a lot) and painted red. Also the front and rear rotors are thicker, though the same diameter I believe.
Michael
19" wheels
Sport Steering wheel
PASM
40HP
Front and rear calipers are larger, (not a lot) and painted red. Also the front and rear rotors are thicker, though the same diameter I believe.
Michael
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S package
• More powerful engine with 3.8-liter displacement and 385 hp (287 kW); (+30 hp / +22 kW)
• Two twin tailpipes
• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) incl. 0.4 in (10 mm) lowering and specific tuning
• Boosted brake system, brake calipers painted red
• 19-inch Carrera S II wheels
• Additional interior features painted in Aluminum Look (air vents, switch panel trim and gear lever/selector trim)
• Aluminum-colored instrument dials
• Silver-colored logo on rear lid
• Letter "S" added to "Carrera" logo on rear deck lid and door entry guard/information on displacement on air cleaner housing
• 3 spoke smooth leather sport steering wheel
All of the above for an additional $10,600
• More powerful engine with 3.8-liter displacement and 385 hp (287 kW); (+30 hp / +22 kW)
• Two twin tailpipes
• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) incl. 0.4 in (10 mm) lowering and specific tuning
• Boosted brake system, brake calipers painted red
• 19-inch Carrera S II wheels
• Additional interior features painted in Aluminum Look (air vents, switch panel trim and gear lever/selector trim)
• Aluminum-colored instrument dials
• Silver-colored logo on rear lid
• Letter "S" added to "Carrera" logo on rear deck lid and door entry guard/information on displacement on air cleaner housing
• 3 spoke smooth leather sport steering wheel
All of the above for an additional $10,600
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S package
• More powerful engine with 3.8-liter displacement and 385 hp (287 kW); (+30 hp / +22 kW)
• Two twin tailpipes
• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) incl. 0.4 in (10 mm) lowering and specific tuning
• Boosted brake system, brake calipers painted red
• 19-inch Carrera S II wheels
• Additional interior features painted in Aluminum Look (air vents, switch panel trim and gear lever/selector trim)
• Aluminum-colored instrument dials
• Silver-colored logo on rear lid
• Letter "S" added to "Carrera" logo on rear deck lid and door entry guard/information on displacement on air cleaner housing
• 3 spoke smooth leather sport steering wheel
All of the above for an additional $10,600
• More powerful engine with 3.8-liter displacement and 385 hp (287 kW); (+30 hp / +22 kW)
• Two twin tailpipes
• Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) incl. 0.4 in (10 mm) lowering and specific tuning
• Boosted brake system, brake calipers painted red
• 19-inch Carrera S II wheels
• Additional interior features painted in Aluminum Look (air vents, switch panel trim and gear lever/selector trim)
• Aluminum-colored instrument dials
• Silver-colored logo on rear lid
• Letter "S" added to "Carrera" logo on rear deck lid and door entry guard/information on displacement on air cleaner housing
• 3 spoke smooth leather sport steering wheel
All of the above for an additional $10,600
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personally, I passed on the S and went with the regular C2
I couldnt justify the extra cost since I am planning on upping the HP significantly with a supercharger... the rest of the S options definitely werent worth the cash to me.
for me, my C2 was optioned so well as it came, the S was just not worth it.. apparantly I have a hard to find full optioned regular C2 and I love it
I couldnt justify the extra cost since I am planning on upping the HP significantly with a supercharger... the rest of the S options definitely werent worth the cash to me.
for me, my C2 was optioned so well as it came, the S was just not worth it.. apparantly I have a hard to find full optioned regular C2 and I love it
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Don't forget the "S" stands for SUPER - on pre '09 models - according to Excellence & GT Porsche magazine the "S" is no longer the 997 to have...
Of course - on my 997 the "S" stands for "Scheck"...
Of course - on my 997 the "S" stands for "Scheck"...
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so you will get those who bought non-S saying "don't buy an S" and those who bought an S saying "it's worth it." Almost too predictable.
There is a performance advantage to having a 3.8L instead of a 3.6L under the rear bonnet, a lowered car, bigger brakes, etc, etc. The issue then is grins/$. No way to measure that without test driving both.
(For me: wtf, I went for an S, crossing the pond on a boat as you read this...)
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There is a performance advantage to having a 3.8L instead of a 3.6L under the rear bonnet, a lowered car, bigger brakes, etc, etc. The issue then is grins/$. No way to measure that without test driving both.
(For me: wtf, I went for an S, crossing the pond on a boat as you read this...)
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Keep in mind that these models are sold throughout the world. The non-S model is MORE than adequate for the European marketplace and that's a marketplace where people tend to watch their pennies a lot closer. (Also,--many are paying a 100% tax on that car).
But, on the other hand, keep in mind that what we get for our money in the USA is significant,--and there is no other marketplace in the world where you can get this much Porsche.
But, on the other hand, keep in mind that what we get for our money in the USA is significant,--and there is no other marketplace in the world where you can get this much Porsche.
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Better resale value for the S. If the price difference is close, take the plunge and go for the S. By the time you mod your C2 you will have spent more money than starting with the S to begin with.
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the S is more car that's all there is too it. more power, better handling. best bang for the buck IMO but certainly it's an individual choice.
the base 997 is no slouch.
the S is more car that's all there is too it. more power, better handling. best bang for the buck IMO but certainly it's an individual choice.
the base 997 is no slouch.