Had a lads weekend in Wales a few weeks back with three mates one of whom had just taken delivery of a C2S 991.2. We brimmed both cars together three times over the four days and the results were interesting.
When driving spiritedly including the run to Wales and the Evo triangle (we stayed at the fabled Groes Inn to really get into the spirit of it) the difference was less than 1 litre over 250 miles. The 991.2 C2S was brand new, but I was surprised the difference wasn't bigger.
The next refuel was after a prolonged period of 50 mph driving (awful weather) and then cruising on motorways and over those conditions the 3.0TT consumed 4 litres less over the same sort of distance (again about 250 miles).
So it seems the big benefit of the 991.2 economy wise is when the turbos are not being used. When you are going for it, the two engines are pretty much on par. Kind of makes sense as a 3.0 will always use less fuel than a 3.8.
The other observation from the two mates swapping between the cars was that the 991.2 rode better. That could be because it was on newer tyres, but most reviewers have said the same.
Great fun though. I either had another 911 in front of me or in my mirror all weekend! His did get more attention though being in Miami blue Vs mine in white!
When driving spiritedly including the run to Wales and the Evo triangle (we stayed at the fabled Groes Inn to really get into the spirit of it) the difference was less than 1 litre over 250 miles. The 991.2 C2S was brand new, but I was surprised the difference wasn't bigger.
The next refuel was after a prolonged period of 50 mph driving (awful weather) and then cruising on motorways and over those conditions the 3.0TT consumed 4 litres less over the same sort of distance (again about 250 miles).
So it seems the big benefit of the 991.2 economy wise is when the turbos are not being used. When you are going for it, the two engines are pretty much on par. Kind of makes sense as a 3.0 will always use less fuel than a 3.8.
The other observation from the two mates swapping between the cars was that the 991.2 rode better. That could be because it was on newer tyres, but most reviewers have said the same.
Great fun though. I either had another 911 in front of me or in my mirror all weekend! His did get more attention though being in Miami blue Vs mine in white!