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997CarreraS said:
I agree with RC's "connected" comment. If you think about 480HP and 500FT/LB of torque it is to much for anything but the most experienced driver to control. When you have a computer controlling it all it can achieve maximum torque and each shift and manage the wheel slip at the same time as well as front to back distribution of power. In the past the computers in these cars where not that complex. Now that they are they can do a much better job than everyone expect maybe the most experienced driver. So much so that it overcomes the weight difference between the two. Ultimately I think it goes down to what you want and what you like. I love shifting, expect when the traffic is bad in Seattle on my way to Redmond(which is most of the time) So given that it is faster and more practical I will get a tip. I used to look at the interiors of Porsche parked at work and see a tip and I would think "Oh Girls car" Woman always seem to be more practical and I would associate the two together. Now I will have to look inside and say "Nice, this woman cares about speed" My Two cents
Women? Practical? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!
Seriously though, don't buy into the entire "Tip is faster" myth.
Even with the electronics in perfect sync, it's still just a car! Traction isn't an issue with this car and even if it were, I'd like to think it'd still be independent from tranny selection.
The Tip cars are heavier.
The Tips are missing one gear.
The Tips have higher drivetrain losses.
The Tips look like "little gihly cars" (said with an Ahnold accent) with that fancy gear lever
So, bearing these facts in mind, HOW can the Tip be faster? All the electronics in the world can't change one thing:
When accelerating all out, everything is performing at its maximum. Shifting at close to redline and pedal to the metal. What do sophisticated electronics have to do with it? It's a con by Porsche to sell more automatics at 3000 EUR profit a pop.