To "S" or not to "S"...

[Brucelee]

"I agree, I'm all about more power, especially after I got a ride in a Z06. It's acceleration is so powerful I couldn't breath because I was pushed back so hard in the seats. It was truly amazing."

Yes, I have a 1990 ZR-1 in stock right now and it is as fast or perhaps faster than a zo-6 (this one is chipped with flowmaster and 4.11s) .

Anyway, this torque on this car is not be believed. Lots of fun!

[Lux]

The ZR-1 has a fantastic engine (and it looks mean as hell too). With 4.11 gears, you're probably roasting thru 3rd!

Horsepower is the biggest marketing scam. Torque is where it's at! I might just have to pick up a used Z06 to get my torque fix.

[Brucelee]

You might like these photos. Check out the polished engine!

[BuffaloBoxster]

Lotus certanly had a way with engines, didn't they

[Brucelee]

Indeed. Makes you wonder what they could do with the current crop of LS engines?

Originally Posted by BuffaloBoxster

Lotus certanly had a way with engines, didn't they

[keithfox]

Socratic - re: Boxster S Premium:

The CDN$ issue is a tricky one for both customers and Porsche. The USD has slid significantly. A couple of years ago it was trading at $1.57. Porsche Canada eventually rejigged their numbers when it fell to $1.42. The problem is the currency has been between $1.18 and $1.25 for a long time, so $1.42 looks very expensive - which is why the US cars look so cheap. So for the customer the question is do you think the currency will stay down and how long will it take Porche Canada to reprice? For Porsche Canada the issue is residuals on current leases and the value of cars on the lot. If they suddenly reprice down 10 or 15 % - that's alot to eat. All car manufactuers are facing this to some degree in Canada.

Keith

[Jeannot]

Originally Posted by keithfox

Socratic - re: Boxster S Premium:

The CDN$ issue is a tricky one for both customers and Porsche. The USD has slid significantly. A couple of years ago it was trading at $1.57. Porsche Canada eventually rejigged their numbers when it fell to $1.42. The problem is the currency has been between $1.18 and $1.25 for a long time, so $1.42 looks very expensive - which is why the US cars look so cheap. So for the customer the question is do you think the currency will stay down and how long will it take Porche Canada to reprice? For Porsche Canada the issue is residuals on current leases and the value of cars on the lot. If they suddenly reprice down 10 or 15 % - that's alot to eat. All car manufactuers are facing this to some degree in Canada.

Keith

I see what you mean, re US car cheaper:

Porsche Boxster S (987) 53'100 USD -> source PORSCHE.COM/USA
Porsche Boxster S (987) 75'900 CHF -> source PORSCHE.COM/CH
Xrate 1$ = 1.18CHF
So the US Boxster would cost me ~62700CHF.... approx 20% cheaper!
It's crazy given these cars need to be shipped all the way to the US, we still pay a premium here + $5/gallon gas...