991: Carrera 2 or Carrera 4 ????

[Clemens20]

If you would be in the lucky situation to be able to buy a new Porsche 911 - would you prefer a 911 Carrera 2 or a 911 Carrera 4 ?

Maybe you really have enough dough or just think about this question too or still own a Carrera 2 or a Carrera 4 - give me your advice!

CJ

[gemballa]

ill prefer a carrera 4!

[Clemens20]

But

1.) Carrera 4 is more expensive. Plus EUR 6.500 in Europe - ok you can say EUR 6.500 are peanuts for everyone who wants to purchase a Porsche.

and

2.) different drivability not only because of 4WD, but because of more weight (plus 125 lbs. - ok hardly anyone would perceive this in every day drive)


So after listing some unimportant arguments - there is no "real" disadvantage for a 4-Wheel-Porsche!
Maybe a Porsche Carrera 4S would be the best solution - better look with the wider rear!



CJ

[gemballa]

it should be faster!
because the AWD!
and its more pretty than carrera!
but the best is gt2!

[gemballa]

if youre gonna buy a porsche!
i think that you should go for the best one of the carrrera series!that is the carrera 4!
its more shoking to the eye than the carrera!
it haves the turbo wheels and beutifull back lights its better in performance!
CARRERA 4 S
Specifications
Year 2002 Origin Not Available
Make Porsche Base Price Not Available
Model 911 Carrera 4S Production Not Available
Engine & Transmission Body / Chassis
Position Not Available Drive Wheels Rear Engine / 4WD
Configuration Boxster Flat-6 Curb Weight 1405 kg / 3097 lbs
Valvetrain Not Available Length 4430 mm / 174.4 in
Displacement 3596 cc / 219.4 cu in Width 1770 mm / 69.7 in
Power 238.6 kw / 320.0 bhp @ 6800 rpm Height Not Available
Torque 370 nm / 272.9 ft lbs @ 4250 rpm Wheelbase 2350 mm / 92.5 in
Bore 96 mm / 3.78 in Front Track F 1465 mm / 57.7 in
Stroke 82.8 mm / 3.26 in Rear Track R 1480 mm / 58.3 in
Redline 7300 Steering Not Available
HP / Liter 88.99 bhp per litre Body / Frame Sheet Steel
HP / Curb Weight Front Brakes Cross Drilled & Vented Discs w/ABS, 4-Piston Calipers & Vacuum A
Gear Type Six Speed Manual Front Brake Size F 330 mm / 13.0 in
1st Gear Ratio 3.82:1 Rear Brakes Cross Drilled & Vented Discs w/ABS, 4-Piston Calipers & Vacuum A
2nd Gear Ratio 2.20:1 Rear Brake Size R 330 mm / 13.0 in
3rd Gear Ratio 1.52:1 Front Wheels F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
4th Gear Ratio 1.22:1 Rear Wheels R 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18.0 x 10.0 in
5th Gear Ratio 1.02:1 Front Tires 225/40ZR18
6th Gear Ratio 0.84:1 Rear Tires 285/30ZR18
7th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Suspension Not Available
Final Drive Ratio 3.44:1 Rear Suspension Not Available
Performance
Top Speed 285 kph / 177.1 mph 0 - 60 mph 4.9 seconds
0 - ¼ mile Not Available 0 - 100 mph Not Available
Lateral Acceleration Not Available EPA City/Hwy Not Available

CARRERA


Specifications
Year 2002 Origin Not Available
Make Porsche Base Price Not Available
Model 911 Carrera Production Not Available
Engine & Transmission Body / Chassis
Position Not Available Drive Wheels Not Available
Configuration Flat-6 Curb Weight Not Available
Valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl Length Not Available
Displacement 3600 cc / 219.7 cu in Width Not Available
Power 238.6 kw / 320.0 bhp @ Not Available rpm Height Not Available
Torque Not Available Wheelbase Not Available
Bore Not Available Front Track Not Available
Stroke Not Available Rear Track Not Available
Redline Not Available Steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
HP / Liter 88.89 bhp per litre Body / Frame Not Available
HP / Curb Weight Front Brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
Gear Type 6-Speed Manual Front Brake Size Not Available
1st Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brakes Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS
2nd Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Brake Size Not Available
3rd Gear Ratio Not Available Front Wheels Not Available
4th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Wheels Not Available
5th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Tires Not Available
6th Gear Ratio Not Available Rear Tires Not Available
7th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Suspension Not Available
Final Drive Ratio Not Available Rear Suspension Not Available
Performance
Top Speed 285 kph / 177.1 mph 0 - 60 mph 5.1 seconds
0 - ¼ mile Not Available 0 - 100 mph Not Available
Lateral Acceleration Not Available EPA City/Hwy Not Available

[Clemens20]

Thanks gemballa for your advice and your detailed data for both Carreras!!!

I fully agree with you - the Carrera 4S looks much better, but I've some pics for you of a Carrera GT3 - this car has also a stunning look!!

I already drove a 911 Carrera 2 ('99) this year with a design package. So the car looks exactly the same as a GT3! I was lucky, because one of my best friends picked me up, when he got the car for 3 days! It was really funny to feed the corners with the power and 4WD!

Here are the pics of the GT3, which matches with the car we drove, at least concerning the design - unfortunately with 60 hp less power!

http://community.webshots.com/album/51104656IWnzwz

Black in Black! Great look, I found it more exclusive than the Turbo-Look.

CJ

[Clemens20]

Sorry, I've to disappoint you! I'm not going to buy a Porsche!
I am not able to afford one - only in my dreams!
But I am hard on working - maybe some day!
I will tell you first, when I drive my first miles in my own Porsche (but that's a long way off yet)!

CJ

[gemballa]

maybe you could buy a 2nd hand one?
dont worry maybe in the future you will have the best porsche
remember nobody knows what going to happen tomorrow so keep the dream!