carrera 2

stevomepy · Aug 11, 2007

Struggling to find the performance figures for the carrera 2. Does anyone know the 0-60 time and the top speed?

allomoto · Aug 11, 2007

about 5 secs
185 mph top speed

Richard_Hamilton · Aug 11, 2007

3.4 Litre (300bhp)
0-60 in 5.2secs
174mph

3.6 Litre (320bhp)
0-60 in 5.0secs
178mph

Both C2 Manual Coupe. Everything else (tip, C4, cab, C4S) is heavier and slower (but not much), until you get to the GT3.

Take a look at the model history for more info: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/fb.asp?m=269468

Diesel130 · Aug 11, 2007

If you're looking for something faster - coming from an M3, your budget should just stretch to a 996 turbo - especially in the dead of winter when you're intending to buy. Just a thought - it will certainly hold its value better than a C4S imho.

pwafer · Aug 13, 2007

Anyone got the GT3, Turbo and GT2 996 figures ?

Just curious... [8|]

Richard_Hamilton · Aug 13, 2007

Take a look at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_996.

Not sure of the accuracy, because they quote 0-62 for the 3.6 C2 as 4.7 secs. Also, they show the Turbo S as being quicker than the 'widowmaker', which I'm not sure is correct, or maybe it is because you can actually get 450bhp onto the tarmac with the Turbo S!

The figures I have for the 360bhp GT3 Mk1 are 0-60 in 4.8 and 189mph top speed.

Rotorhead · Aug 13, 2007

Any 996 feels, subjectively, faster - and so much nicer - with the PSE.

stevomepy · Aug 13, 2007

ORIGINAL: Diesel130

If you're looking for something faster - coming from an M3, your budget should just stretch to a 996 turbo - especially in the dead of winter when you're intending to buy. Just a thought - it will certainly hold its value better than a C4S imho.

was tempted to get a 996 turbo but was put off by the servicing price. is it really as bad as i imagine it to be?

allomoto · Aug 13, 2007

ORIGINAL: oliver

Any 996 feels, subjectively, faster - and so much nicer - with the PSE.

Agreed, after having the PSE fitted, it totally transformed the way I drive my C2.

I think the PSE is the best mod and well worth the $$$.

Diesel130 · Aug 13, 2007

ORIGINAL: stevomepy
...was tempted to get a 996 turbo but was put off by the servicing price. is it really as bad as i imagine it to be?

I don't think its that bad - especially if you go to an indi - obviously its going to depend on miles. I'd be inclined to do a spreadsheet and try and guage costs of services vs. depreciation. In general I think you'll find that depreciation is a bigger factor in the running costs of a car than servicing so - if my predictions are right in that over (say) a 3 year period, the turbo will depreciate much less than the C4S of the same value - then you should be £££ in.

I may be totally wrong on that one - but the turbo is currently looking very good value for money and will surely always command a premium over normally aspirated ones.