• 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S PDK (997.2) runs 10's in the 1/4 mile stock - 10.9@125.5

                    
      		   
      Published on 08-02-2012 09:50 AM
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      The PDK transmission does wonders for the new Porsche models and the 911 Turbo is no exception. How does a stock 10 second car sound? Well, that is exactly what the 997.2 Turbo S is capable of. Insideline tested the car at 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and through the 1/4 mile at 10.9@125. Launch control certainly helps as without it they only managed an 11.5@124 which is still blazing fast. Simply spectacular performance from a bone stock car.


      Vehicle: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S
      Odometer: 5,541
      Date: 7/17/2012
      Driver: Mike Monticello
      Price: $160,700 (base)

      Specifications:
      Drive Type: Rear-engine, all-wheel drive
      Transmission Type: Seven-speed auto-clutch manual
      Engine Type: Turbocharged flat-6
      Displacement (cc/cu-in): 3,800/231.9
      Redline (rpm): 6,800
      Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 530 @ 6,250-6,750
      Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 516 @ 2,100-4,250
      Brake Type (front): 15-inch two-piece ventilated cross-drilled carbon-ceramic discs with six-piston fixed calipers
      Brake Type (rear): 13.8-inch two-piece ventilated cross-drilled carbon-ceramic discs with four-piston fixed calipers
      Suspension Type (front): Independent MacPherson struts
      Suspension Type (rear): Multilink
      Tire Size (front): 235/35ZR 19(87Y)
      Tire Size (rear): 305/30ZR19 (102Y)
      Tire Brand: Bridgestone
      Tire Model: Potenza RE050A
      Tire Type: Asymmetrical summer performance
      As Tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,544

      Test Results:

      Acceleration
      0-30 (sec): 1.3 (1.7 w/ TC on)
      0-45 (sec): 2.7 (2.0 w/ TC on)
      0-60 (sec): 3.0 (3.7 w/ TC on)
      0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 2.8 (3.4 w/ TC on)
      0-75 (sec): 4.2 (5.1 w/ TC on)
      1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 10.9 @ 125.5 (11.5 @ 124.3 w/ TC on)

      Braking
      30-0 (ft): 26
      60-0 (ft): 102

      Handling
      Slalom (mph): 72.1 (69.3 w/TC on)
      Skid Pad Lateral Acceleration (g): 0.99 (0.98 w/TC on)
      Db @ Idle: 52.4
      Db @ Full Throttle: 82.0
      Db @ 70-mph Cruise: 67.1
      RPM @ 70: 1,950

      Comments:

      Acceleration:       Launch control brings revs to 5,000 rpm, then bam! It rockets off the line, with just a bit of front wheelspin. There's even more time to gain if it didn't shift early, sub-6,000 rpm for the 1-2 because it senses too much spin. Ultra-quick upshifts. Manual shifting via console lever (pull back for downshifts) or steering wheel paddles. Will hold gears to rev limiter if not at full throttle. Blips throttle on downshifts.

      Braking:       Completely solid and stable, absolutely no fuss. Almost zero nosedive. Pedal is very firm, stayed so throughout. First stop was the longest at 105 feet. Third stop (of six) was shortest at 102 feet.

      Handling:

      Skid pad:       Normally the skid pad isn't much fun. In this car, it is. Even minor changes in throttle bring the tail out slightly, making it easy to keep the 911 Turbo S right on the line, despite the fact that the front end feels so light.

      Slalom:       Excellent steering feel, intuitive turn-in. Even though this is a car with its engine hanging off the back, it stayed planted and never got overly out of shape, except for a bit of power-on oversteer at slalom exit. There would've been more oversteer at exit, but turbo lag kept the power from hitting instantly when I nailed the throttle.
      This article was originally published in forum thread: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S PDK (997.2) runs 10's in the 1/4 mile stock - 10.9@125.5 started by Sticky View original post
      Comments 8 Comments
      1. Sorena's Avatar
        Sorena - 08-03-2012, 04:15 AM
        Great numbers. These things will their launch control can break your neck. Don't like the look though, not after 991 introduce and specially in that color. Black suits this car the best.

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      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 08-03-2012, 11:33 AM
        It looks great IMO. The 991 will be better looking, sure, but not really radically different.
      1. Sorena's Avatar
        Sorena - 08-03-2012, 11:53 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
        It looks great IMO. The 991 will be better looking, sure, but not really radically different.
        I know. They look like each other, but i don't know why one looks modern while the other looks outdated.
      1. singletrack's Avatar
        singletrack - 08-05-2012, 02:22 AM
        $160k for instant-easy-winning.
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 08-06-2012, 06:56 PM
        Can just get a base turbo with PDK, a tune, and do even better for less....
      1. Sorena's Avatar
        Sorena - 08-09-2012, 04:51 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
        Can just get a base turbo with PDK, a tune, and do even better for less....
        Majority of new cars owners just wants fast cars with having peace in mind that if something goes wrong they can get their money back.
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 08-09-2012, 02:36 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sorena Click here to enlarge
        Majority of new cars owners just wants fast cars with having peace in mind that if something goes wrong they can get their money back.
        You mean warranty.
      1. mithiral67's Avatar
        mithiral67 - 08-16-2012, 11:14 PM
        With the pdk not liking to go way over stock power, I would want that warranty too. I park next to a turbo s every day. I plan on hitting 600hp and know that my manual will never touch the pdk from a dig. I have seen the new 991 next to the 997 and its takes an experienced eye to see the difference. Its why I love this car, takes for ever to get an outdated look.