This is a sore subject, I was cruising around right when that car came out and I stopped by my local McLaren dealer and they had just taken a 4.0 in trade. It was white with all the badging etc.. I think the sticker price at the time is around 190, the car was just parked outside and I asked him how much and they said 170. I said that sounds interesting. I drove home then I was like, wait that is an amazing car I should buy it. By the time I called it was sold and I have never driven one, but thanks for reminding me about this painful memory!
So I was able to do a short run through some canyon roads with a buddy in his GT2 and my son was in our Exige V6. The prowess of the 2RS is in its handling. It is so well balanced and extremely direct at its point and shoot turns, more than any car I’ve driven. I finally understand the 911 platform and why it is so desired for its handling. The turbo power band I am not used to, as under 3500 RPM it is not the quickest but 4K+ there is a whoosh of power, this is where the Mezger engine sings. I do prefer the linear spooling of the NA engine in the CGT, which feels very different in delivery of 600+ HP. I am still getting used to the 2RS and will take it through some tighter canyon roads to make it come alive. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
What is interesting, no power below 3500RPM is also very true of the N/A Mezgers. They really only come "on song" above 4K(ish) RPM. It's interesting and wonderful that Porsche managed to keep much of the character of the motor even as they added the extra punch of turbocharging.
Just an update, as I got to take the 2RS on a proper drive. I live near the foothills of GMR, Glendora Mountain Ridge, which is a super tight technical road (pic below). I’ve tested several cars on this route, CGT, Speciale, Lotus Exige, 16M, Huracan Performante, MurcieSV, Aston V12 VS…but never a 911. I can honestly say that the 997 GT2RS is the best handling car I’ve taken on this route. It simply handles on rails! I was pushing fairly hard and I normally break the tires loose on slow tight turns but I didn’t in the 2RS. It points and shoots and stays balanced in the turns with extreme confidence. The 997 chassis is sublime. Power and torque staying above 4k RPM keeps the car quick and lithe. My only mediocre feedback is the breaks which don’t have the best feel or feedback, nor are they progressive, kind of have to really stomp on them. If I get a chance, I’d love to track it! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Got to do a canyon run in the 2RS, following David Lee in his new GT3RS. Super fun, and I felt like I was sticking to him like glue [emoji51]. He said he was driving about 6/10’s. I was at about 8/10. 2RS felt extremely stable and handled like a gem. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Awesome that you're really getting to use the car! And I'm a little surprised at your take on the brakes: it might be worth looking at fluid and pads, maybe even rotors, as the PCCBs I have on my car have great initial bite and good modulation. Of course, you may also be used to different brakes than I am -- but checking out the stoppers is always a good idea.
