Which one would you get?

[Another S in S]

Since when has Porsche cars been about power? P cars have always been about BALANCE. If you want power there are dozens of other sports cars with more power and that are faster. Too bad they also happen to be heavy or don't have as good handling. You can't get a more balanced sports car than the 2.7L. Yes the 'S' has a measly 33HP more than the 2.7L, but it comes at a price: it's heavier and has the mis-matched 996 tranny. If the 'S' doesn't have enough power for you you should not have bought it in the first place. That is a separate topic of conversation and has nothing to do with the 2.7L vs. 'S' comparision.