I bought an S and when I brought it in for a clear bra install three weeks later was given a base for a loaner. I felt the difference between the two was signifigant, very much different cars. The base reminded me of my parents old 944, nice feel, solid, lots of fun... but lacking in power. When you go to pull onto the highway and get on it, there is no "Wow".... On the other hand the S provides "Wow" all the time, even when you're not necessarily trying to get on it. For me torque is fun and the S has it everywhere. I'd probably look for a slightly used S with all the options I wanted (
sport chrono,
PASM, Navigation...) rather then go with a base.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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