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Old 05-04-2013, 06:26 AM   #51
recycledsixtie
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Originally Posted by Nimbus117 View Post
A 2.7 is faster to 100 by 2.5 seconds, quote:

'Not big numbers, but in reality the difference is more than that. From 4,000rpm to 7,000rpm, the increase of punch is more noticeable, as seen by the 0-100mph of 15.5 sec. That is far quicker than the old car’s 18.0 sec and not far behind Boxster S’s 14.2 sec. What a pity it still drive through a 5-speed manual from the old car, without Boxster S’s 6-speeder to choose from.'

What a nonsense thread!
Thanks everybody for the education re the 2.5 vs the 2.7 but have to agree with this last line above!
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