Milanno:
RC:
PCCB is crucial for the Turbo S in my opinion and I love it. The 991 Turbo S actually uses the same PCCB parts on the front axle as the 918 front axle (almost identical), same goes for the 991 GT3. The Turbo S PCCB is the third generation PCCB (PCCB for 991 Carrera for example is second generation).
We could debate about the center-locks, this is true. You can however spec your Turbo S without center-lock wheels.
Also, in this price range, 15k EUR don't mean much. Best proof for that: Most ordered cars in Germany seem to be Turbo S and people are ordering them like crazy (for a 911 Turbo S with this price tag).
PCCB cant be crucial for TTS, because you cant push it to the limits on public roads to feel great advantage.
It is very clear to me that you have never driven a car with PCCB. PCCB is not necessarily about raw braking performance only but about breaking precision. The difference vs. a conventional brake system is quite astonishing in my opinion. Also don't forget that when driving 320 kph on the Autobahn, especially in the warmer summer months, PCCB comes in quite handy too. It is definitely a must have option for the 911 Turbo S, no doubt about it.
Its great option, but if you use TTS as daily driver you just CANT feel advantage of Ceramic brakes that you are pointing. Its great to hear that same system is in 918, and that is one more reason that Ceramics should be option.
They are optional...for the Turbo. This is actually something you don't seem to understand: The classic 911 Turbo is the 911 Turbo, the Turbo S is the Turbo with an additional S. The S is the added bonus in options and some power. The real life performance difference is ridiculously low and only really noticeable in the upper 240 kph speed region.
If you spec TTS without center-locks, price stays THE SAME So please RC, dont point that silly "possibility
True but they are available. You can order a Turbo S without the CL. Please re-read your post.
You should ask yourself when you ordered your TTS would you like to have 15K to spent on some cool options, and not to be pushed by Porsche to take silly center-locks on car that will be used as DD in most cases
I really don't get your point, rather than either you didn't read all my Turbo S posts from the past or you just have a trolling day. Well, I give you a free pass because you seem to be a nice guy.
I explained the Turbo S, the reasons, the development in every little detail in my past posts. We also discussed the price tag in many many posts, also the options, including the CL wheels. Maybe you want to re-read everything (if you haven't read it yet) and you may understand...or not.
Please don't misunderstand me: I'm not happy with the price jump of the Turbo S but I understand why it happened and the car is fantastic.
Btw: I didn't buy the car, I leased it. In lease terms, 15k EUR less would probably be 100 EUR per month less for my car. I haven't bothered to calculate, I couldn't care less.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Turbo S, Porsche Boxster S (981), BMW X3 35d (2013)