Goodbye RS60 Spyder ... Hello 981S
After nearly 4 years and 29k miles, my first Porsche has gone. It was utterly superb, and never ever put a foot wrong. No warranty issue ever. It went to the Alps a few times, and always excelled. Fantastic handling and decent ride.
I loved, loved it. I really didn't want to sell .. at least not until I started reading about the 981S.
Reasons for getting 981S (delivery in May 12):
- DFI engine; flat max torque of 360NM from 4500 to 5800rpm
- all new, 40% stiffer chassis
- 330mm front brakes instead of 318mm on RS60
- 50% quieter with top up
- 35 kgs lighter
- longer wheelbase, and wider front track, increased agility
- looks great .. at least in pics
- new interior
My current 981 spec:
- Carrara white
- Red roof
- Carrera red interior
- Painted roll over bars
- Model designation delete
- Wind deflector
- Manual gearbox
- 20” Carrera S wheels
- PASM
- PTV (with limited slip differential)
- Sport Chrono (with dynamic transmission mounts)
- Sports seats plus
- Rear park assist
- Auto dimming mirrors and rain sensor
- Electric folding mirrors
- Homelink
- Light design package
- Cruise control
- Heated seats
- BOSE
- 6 CD
- Sport Design S/W
Am seriously toying with the idea of a ‘pure’ 981, and deleting 20” wheels, PASM, PTV and Sport Chrono, saving £4k.
2 of these seem to be the new ‘performance’ options (i.e. PTV [only with PASM] and Sport Chrono) which are a ‘must have’ – am not sure that I will really notice these options in most of the driving I do (very few track days, mostly country roads and motorways), apart from more buttons. For me, it’s all 4 of nothing.
Salesman suggested trading 6CD, PTV and Sport Chrono for PCM ..
Spec needs to be finalised by end Feb, so have time to consider.
This is the purpose of paddles and sequential shifting systems. Manual is as fun as driving a 30 year old Porsche... 
) but hey, I don't have a beard either, at least not in my face. 
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