The steady march of progress often comes with some compromises. In Porsche's case, the naturally aspirated 981-generation GT4 has given way to faster and more capable turbocharged 718-generation mid-engine monsters. With a flatter torque curve and an earlier power delivery, the 718 Cayman GTS puts up a faster lap-time at nearly any track than the GT4 of just a couple years ago, even on less sticky tires. The chassis has been improved for maximum grip, a new turbocharged four-cylinder has been mounted where that glorious 3.8-liter flat-six once sat, and the electronics have all been exploited to make the driver near God-like. In many ways, yes. One only needs to watch this great video from Matt Farah on The Smoking Tire channel on YouTube to get a good comparison between the two Porsches. While Matt seems content to trade audible engagement for speed and torque, I am not quite as sold on the new car. The first few minutes of the video are at the wheel of a friend's GT4, and that sound is second to none. It may well be one of the best sounding cars Porsche has ever built. It's high on induction noise and that exhaust note is just mind-bendingly lovely. Both the 718 and the 981 are incredible in their own ways, but I'll take the keys to the one with the wing every time. The rumor mill is churning with reports that a new GT4 is coming, and it'll be powered by a detuned version of the current GT3's 4-liter naturally aspirated flat six. I count that as a victory for potential GT4 buyers, because the improved 718 chassis will pair quite well with the big six. As long as it's still available with a manual transmission, it will take the new mantle. For now, maybe lease a 718 for a while and wait for the new GT4 to launch.
The base Carrera got a revised DFI (Direct Fuel Injection) version of the 3.6L 6-cylinder engine, producing 340 hp and 288 lb-ft of torque with dry sump lubrication. The Carrera S got a revised DFI version of the 3.8L 6 cylinder engine, producing 380 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque with dry sump lubrication. With the Carrera S, they introduced a new 3.8L 6 cylinder engine producing 355 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. There was also an option called the X51 Powerkit which boosted power to 376 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque. The Carrera S also came with a long list of standard equipment that was optional on the base Carrera. This included PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) which allowed the driver to select different modes for the suspension. It also came with 19-inch wheels, 911 Turbo brakes, sports exhaust, bi-Xenon headlights, and aluminum-finished instruments. Now that you know all of this, it's time to assess which one is right for you.
This will be the least expensive version of the 997 and is for the person who didn't like the looks of the 996 911 and wants a great Sunday drive car. Keep in mind that many people find even the base 997.1 cars to be plenty to handle; it's no slouch. This is the best investment out of the 997 Carrera's. It has the bigger engine and all the options that make it worth every penny. It would also be a great track car if you didn't want to spend the money on a GT3. If you plan on driving the car hard, at track days or the like, make sure to find a car equipped with the X51 kit. Not only does this add some cool power features, but crucially, it offers the improved, baffled oil sump, which keeps the engine better lubricated around high-G force corners. This is the best entry-level late model 911 out there right now.
The prices are still fairly low and you are getting a lot of car for the money. The 997.2 cars won't exhibit any issues with IMS bearings and offer a more modern, refreshed look. It may still be possible to find Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) examples as well. This, of course, will be the most expensive but it likely won't depreciate that much due to the list of equipment this car comes standard with. There were a lot of options offered for this car, and there are versions out there where customers went crazy with them. When looking at different cars, keep in mind that values will differ depending on mileage, condition and other factors. It is possible to find good deals on 997.2 Carrera S's at the price of a lesser model. The best thing you can do is do your homework and figure out which one would work best for your situation. When buying pre-owned cars, some people prefer to go with cars that are as close to original condition as possible and have been regularly serviced. This seems to eliminate headaches in the long run. As always, a Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) is paramount to Porsche ownership. Carrera or Carrera S?
The automotive maker has paired all the engines with a sturdy 8-speed Steptronic transmission casing, that delivers torsion output to the rear wheels. It permits the ICE to breach a a hundred Kmph speed mark in near vi.2 seconds and may deliver the goods a high speed of a pair of50 Kmph. The ActiveHybrid trim may reach a most speed of around 250 Kmph whereas breaching a a hundred Kmph mark in 5.7 seconds. The middle vary gasolene trim will accelerate from zero to a hundred kmph speed mark in 4.8 seconds, whereas the highest finish 760Li trim takes solely concerning 4.6 seconds for crossing this speed. However, each these variants will attain a high speed within the vary of 255 kmph to 260 kmph, that is quite outstanding for this category. As same on top of, this model series is obtainable in one diesel and 3 gasolene engine choices for the patrons to settle on from.
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