Can someone please explain to me the Porsche 911 range? I know it starts at; Carrera 2 Carrera 4 Turbo But its all the GT2's GT3's and RS's that get me confuddled!!!
Depends what your classing as a 911 ? In the 997 range C2 (basic) C2s C4 C4S ( porch wide body no vents) Turbo Turbo S ( better breaks suspension more power ) Gt3 same engine as turbo but no turbo, people think if it S the stripped out one - not as quick in a straght line as a turbo Gt3RS is awesome gt2 - I'd a striped out turbo with rear wheel drive and more power - you WILL die in this car
I did a quick search - this seems to summarise it pretty well: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 544AAECb3z The current Carrera models (which are actually 997s and not 911s) start with the basic Carrera. This is available in RWD and AWD versions (the Carrera 2 and the Carrera 4), and in Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet form factors. Moving up a step you have the Carrera S, likewise available in RWD and AWD version (Carrera 2S and 4S), and as a Coupe, Targa, or Cabriolet. As with previous "S" versions from Porsche, the 997 S offers a variety of upgrades from body trim, suspension package, etc; most notable though is the larger engine displacement. And a step up from here would be the Carrera Turbo, available only in AWD, and as either a Coupe or Cabriolet. It's also of major note to many that the engine block used for the Turbo version is not the one used by the Carrera and Carrera S (which is shared with the Boxster and the earlier 996 Carrera), but is instead the one derived from the 956/962/GT1 family that is currently used in the Turbo and GT models. That covers the basic line... as a side to these are the GT2 and GT3 models. The origins on these models trace back to cars like the 911R, 911RS, SC RS, etc: all cars that were produced in order to homologate race versions. In the late 90s, Porsche racing fielded cars in what was then the GT1, GT2, and GT3 classes. Porsche motorsports had offerings named GT1, GT2, and GT3. Porsche likewise sold these cars to the public in street form as the GT1, GT2, and 3.8L RS. As time moved on the classes and specs changed, but with some names now established, they continued on to where we are today. The GT2 is built as the top of the line, fastest street Carrera model that Porsche produces. Just as it was when the 993 GT2 was produced. It is still based off the turbo engine, etc. However it is no longer built in competition form, it is only a street car, although one that shares the majority of it's "DNA" with cars still used to homologate race version. The GT3 is made in two forms, which directly correspond to the motorsports versions they are used as a base for: The GT3 (which is produced in motorsport form as the GT3 Cup) and the GT3RS (which is the base for the GT3RSR). Offering more power than most street Porsches, more track oriented suspension and features, these cars are generally quicker around a track than the Carrera Turbos, although likely more difficult to drive than the Turbo given the more highly strung nature. The GT2 takes this same basic car, but adds the power of the turbo (also through forced induction). The GT2 is the most expensive street model (with the GT3RSR being the most expensive, although not available for street use). ----------------------- ...Except, he failed to explain that the GT2, while much like the Turbo (Porsche does not use the word "Carrera" on either of these cars.), is rear drive only and for that reason and other missing pieces, weighs almost 400 pounds less than the Turbo. It is not as forgiving in the corners for a less than consumate driver. The GT3 is a normally-aspirated car (no turbos), with lightened pistons, rods, etc. This gives the GT3 the highest revving Porsche engine, with an 8,500 rpm red line. It is rear drive and much lighter than the Turbo. It is less expensive than either the Turbo or the GT2, and is therefore the most common privately owned "racer" you'll see at the track
The wife, is very aware, that is the opportunity to own either of the above cars comes up..... the scoob goes and it get replaced with one of the above.
