Yes, Dock. My 996TT would really come on strong at a certain rev (I cannot recall exactly where) but it was like a whip--sort of a beauty to beast reaction. The 997TT was more linear and consistent throughout the revs, and gave me much more confidence coming out of bends, etc. In the 996TT, I was always steadying myself for the whip to crack, and my timing in high speed driving had to be watched carefully. Hope this clarifies...