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Originally Posted by keitho64
I’m coming out of a 69 911 with a 2.7 and real short gearing to a 2000 C2 which is all stock. I am not sure it I will do much to it yet. I’ve driven it about 2000 miles since the purchase a few months ago. It is not as visceral and my old one but I have been very impressed with the feedback from the stock suspension. I was expecting it to be a bit insulated but I was very wrong. It still feels light and nimble.
I’d estimate the 2.7 I had was about 190hp and the cars weight was 2280. From a performance the C2 feels much quicker across the board with the only exception in the corners. That may just be my unfamiliarity with the new car. I had the 69 for 18 years and plenty of time to learn.
I’ll be curious to hear your comparison to a 3.6 car.
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Thanks for the response...overall I think we can all agree there is just something with the drive and feel of a 911 other vehicles just can't replicate. I have had several modern muscle cars and they have a place, just don't provide the feedback and feel of a 911.
I had a 1975 911S with a 3.6 transplant from a 993, awesome power! This car was an autobahn sleeper, and so very loud. Exhaust was pretty much just a cat with tips out the back, and eventually I added M&K to quiet it down enough that they would allow me on the Nurburgring (under 100db).
The only issue I had with this setup was I neglected the suspension and brakes, tire selection helped with grip but the car was a handful to drive at speed in corners.
I had the opportunity to ride in a GT3 around the ring, that just showed me how a modern 911 can be just amazing and make my 911 feel sub par. Much like a modern muscle car will make a 60's muscle car feel like a lump of steel and rubber.
Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed every vehicle and cherish the fact that I have had the opportunities to drive such a variety of cars and tracks.