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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I remember way way back to 1976 and a local PCA member bought a 1976 930. He gave me a ride and it was unblinkingly fast, compared to anything I had ever been in with a whopping 260 HP.

One of my friends just got his 2023 911 Turbo S. I need to get a ride soon.

Just a few months back I was on track at the Ozarks International Raceway. A supper fun, 4 mile long track with 1,200 foot elevation changes. I had 145 miles of track time. My run group had a real 911 GT2RS with 701 HP. She was a bit faster than my 200 HP 85 Carrera to say the least. At one point as I was on the "roller coaster" section She came up behind me, so I waved her to pass on the left. I did not need to lift as she blasted past like a car with 500 HP more than I have. It was amazing. And if you ever have a chance to drive that track, take it.

It's funny, many years ago, I test drove a 2001 996 TT, and it didn't feel/seem that fast. I guess it is only 112hp more than my car, and maybe a little heavier. I was expecting it to feel/seem very fast. I can imagine how one of the old G-body 300hp turbos would feel fast since they are much lighter, and at the time, one of the fastest things around.