The Best Porsche model

Roadster2 · 01-26-2002, 08:09 PM

I THINK IT IS THE PORSHE CARRERA 4S THE CAR IS JUST GREAT

http://www.fordfans1.homestead.com/FORDFAN1.HTML

911guy · 02-02-2002, 08:54 PM

Although the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is an amazing and superior car to all other cars (as are all Porsches,) I must disagree with you about it being the best Porsche. If you didn't know...Because of the added weight of the four wheel drive system, and other goodies, the 911 Carrera 4S is the SLOWEST 911 in Porsche's current lineup!

Porsche · 02-08-2002, 06:17 PM

I happen to think the C4S is amazing, but it is really just a Turbo - the enigne, still an amzing car tohugh. I'd have to say in the current lineup, the Turbo would still take honors.

911guy · 02-08-2002, 07:51 PM

What about the GT2!?

Porsche · 02-14-2002, 08:08 PM

Too hardcore race, I want a practical car, the AWD is a nice feature to. The GT2 is awesome but if I ever had one, I'd make it a race only model, the Turbo is quite sufficient for driving normally.

911guy · 02-15-2002, 01:36 PM

Yeah, actually, I'd have to agree with you about what you said, Porsche! The GT2 is not a daily driver, but the turbo is more than sufficient.

Cbass · 03-26-2002, 02:30 AM

I see how quickly you all turn your backs on the 959. I like the 968 Turbo S the most. Actually, I like factory M030 968's, with a proper aftermarker turbocharging job, so you keep the VVT and 16V head.

Factory 968 Turbo S

305 bhp/6000 rpm,
369 ftlbs/3000? rpm,
6 Speed/LSD
M030 suspension
911 Turbo S wheels + brakes
2850 lbs, 50/50 distribution

My project 968 Turbo S

450 bhp/6500rpm
425 ftlbs/2500rpm
6 Speed/LSD
M030 suspension
996 Turbo Wheels/brakes
2600 lbs(with leather + air, all the goodies still intact) 50/50 weight dist.

Porsche · 03-26-2002, 10:46 AM

Well a 968 with those specs would make my smile. I love any porsche with the 996 turbo wheels. "Evolution" they're called for the 996 (NA) and they look very nice. I fell in love with the 944 when I saw one with those rims.

Cbass · 03-26-2002, 07:08 PM

That 968 is based off of 924S, with a 968 drivetrain. Turboed using a K27, custom barrel valve intake, Motec M48 ECU, with lightweight body panels from Infinite Fiberworks. Total cost, about $15,000.

Can be done a lot more reasonably for $8000

Q.. · 03-28-2002, 07:52 AM

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Originally posted by 911guy
Yeah, actually, I'd have to agree with you about what you said, Porsche! The GT2 is not a daily driver, but the turbo is more than sufficient.

I am curious as to why you don't consider it a daily driver ?

Tom_S8 · 03-28-2002, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Q..

I am curious as to why you don't consider it a daily driver ?

Too loud , to stiff , those seats , if you ever tried them , are wonderful in corners , but after a couple hours on the freeway they become annoying , your back hurts you , also it has RWD and in slippery conditions this kind of power + RWD isn't the best combination , there's no rear seats, i'd take the regular 996 turbo for a dialy driver plus a GT2 for track... :hehe: ... or you can tune up your turbo , have ... say 530 hp and awd , similar or better performance then the GT2 and still drive it daily.... Anyway if i could take two porsches from all of the porsches ever made , i'd take a 928 GTS for daily driving and a 959 to go crazy... i know they're not the newest and maybe not the best , but IMO they're best...

Q.. · 03-28-2002, 07:36 PM

Hey Tom,

too loud ?
- didn't strike me as being any louder in side than a TT

too stiff ?
- agreed, very stiff

seats ?
I have always found the GT2 / GT3 seats extremely good, even over distance

RWD
- the 90/10 variable viscous coupling isn't the best system in the wet anyway.
...not unless 11th Hr saves appeal to you.
drive something with a bias closer to 50/50, you will see what I mean.

530Hp TT as a daily driver
- I tend to agree that this would be a great idea, but your noise & rough ride concerns will be just as vaild for the TT then...

928 GTS as a daily driver
AGREED

Seb928S@af · 03-28-2002, 08:01 PM

Go with an 917 hehe. But for the street it would have to be the 993 Turbo S sweet ride that it is. Fast and has a nice fat rear end.

Q.. · 03-28-2002, 08:20 PM

LOL

doesn't matter what you drive, the grass is always greener......

Cbass · 03-29-2002, 01:34 AM

The GTS is a very good DD, but I'd rather have the 993 TS. It just has a presence the 928 could never match. IMO.

I'll stick with my little 968 though, it's got all the power I need, and a good ride too. Best handling Porsche ever made.

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