'04 986S Vs. 987

[SD987]

Adam brings up a good point, in that both cars in unmodified form compete in the same PCA class (M).

Ifyou're comparing, then obviously both cars would need to be of the same transmission as the "official" times on the base 987 manual are better than the Tip 987S (and obviously 986S). However, as I've mentioned before, I doubt that most stick-drivers could out accelerate a floored automatic since the more I ride with other drivers the more convinced I am that your average stick-guy rows like crap.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by SD987

However, as I've mentioned before, I doubt that most stick-drivers could out accelerate a floored automatic since the more I ride with other drivers the more convinced I am that your average stick-guy rows like crap.

You have to remember it's not the shifting speed that makes most automatics slower, it's the torque converter. Auto's just don't deliver the power to the pavement as efficiently as manuals. Porsche desperately needs to wake up and offer some sort of paddle SMG type transmission ala BMW/ferrari and ditch the TQ converter.