Should I buy a Turbo S or just get a regular 911 Turbo?

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Great question! Both are phenomenal cars, but there are some key differences that might sway your decision.

**Performance:** The Turbo S packs **580 hp** versus the regular Turbo's **540 hp**. That translates to a 0-60 time of **2.8 seconds** for the S (with launch control) versus **2.9 seconds** for the standard Turbo, and a higher top speed of **205 mph versus 198 mph**. The S also gets larger turbochargers.

**Key Equipment:** The Turbo S comes standard with **Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)** and **Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)** – about $10,000+ in equipment that you'd pay extra for on a regular Turbo. The PCCB system is 50% lighter than steel brakes, which really helps with handling and agility. The S also gets 20-inch Turbo S center-lock wheels as standard.

**Market Reality:** Based on Classic.com data, 991.2 Turbo S coupes are currently averaging around **$162k**, while regular Turbos are closer to **$126k** – about a $35k difference. The Turbo S has significantly higher sell-through rates (73% versus 50%), which suggests stronger demand in the secondary market. There are also more Turbo S examples available (152 total listings versus 57 for the regular Turbo), giving you more options to shop.

The Turbo S is essentially the "fully-loaded" version from the factory. If you're looking at this specific Gulf Blue example you're chatting about, it's got some rare Paint to Sample options and under 16k miles – that's a pretty special car at $249,995. The regular Turbo is still a 540hp monster that's more comfortable and refined than most sports cars on the road, so if you're not tracking it regularly and want to save $30k+, it's a solid choice.

You can browse more options in each market here:
- [991.2 Turbo S Coupe market](https://classic.com/m/porsche/911/991/9912/turbo-s/coupe/)
- [991.2 Turbo Coupe market](https://classic.com/m/porsche/911/991/9912/turbo/coupe/)

What's driving your decision – are you planning to track it, or is this more of a spirited daily driver situation? I can help you find some comparable examples of either to look at.

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