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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
Different strokes I guess, I find the sound of an engine to be a major part of the driving experience. Short of a racetrack you can't really utilize all of your 350 HP, but a silky smooth, responsive, and sonorous engine can be enjoyed at any time. I think most modern street cars have dramatically exceeded real world usable HP. I'd much rather have an involving driving experience than power bragging rights.
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I think you miss my points. I couldn't give two ****s about bragging rights. And, I'm not saying 300 hp isn't enough, let alone 350. What I am saying is that I think people will find these engines to be pretty entertaining. Turbocharged engines usually make a lot of torque in the midrange and Porsche's recent expertise has made the turbos completely transparent. I recently sold a Boxster S that made over 300 hp. No complaints about the top end, but there was a fair bit of wait between normal cruising rpm's and the real power band, when I put my foot in it. Yes, I could always downshift two or three gears but sometimes its nice just to plant your foot and go. Drive a modern turbo Porsche and see what I mean.
The other thing is that I think the average enthusiast has gotten to the point where its more important to them how their car looks or sounds, or what they look like in it, than how it drives. Look at the "right stance" thread in the 911 forum for examples. Or look at how many people ask which looks better on their 911, a ducktail or one of the various spoilers that came after it. You never hear "which one works better?" The guys that throw on an aftermarket muffler ought to spend some time, up close and personal, with a '65-'67 911, before they decide their muffler unleashed more of the "911 sound."
My .02, but I'm an older fart than some of you...
JR