Turbo S - vs - Turbo

[Jonny5]

Essentially is a Turbo S the same as a Turbo X50 , but with PCCBs ? Are they notably quicker ?

[chillerman]

Larger K24 turbo's (standard K17?), 450 bhp v's 414 bhp, torque differential is greater (X50 is 457 lb/ft, not sure what standard tt is), improved induction and exhaust systems, some carbon trim etc.

I believe that the X50 sounds better and pulls far better than the standard tt, but as always just my opinion !

[Jonny5]

Cool - but is a Turbo S same as a X50 but with PCCBs ?

chillerman said:

Larger K24 turbo's (standard K17?), 450 bhp v's 414 bhp, torque differential is greater (X50 is 457 lb/ft, not sure what standard tt is), improved induction and exhaust systems, some carbon trim etc.

I believe that the X50 sounds better and pulls far better than the standard tt, but as always just my opinion !

[Adam B]

Jonny5 said:

Cool - but is a Turbo S same as a X50 but with PCCBs ?

in short yes

a few small spec differences:

GT silver painted alloys instead of plain alloy (personally I prefer them unpainted)
turbo S insignia on arse, kickplates and under aircon controls
CD changer std I think
(not carbon trim as stated above)

other additional spec depending on what yeat turbo X50 you are looking at, eg PCM2 become std on MY04 I think so all turbo S had as std

Edited by Adam B on Tuesday 9th January 12:49

[JamieBeeston]

Jonny5 said:

Cool - but is a Turbo S same as a X50 but with PCCBs ?

chillerman said:

Larger K24 turbo's (standard K17?), 450 bhp v's 414 bhp, torque differential is greater (X50 is 457 lb/ft, not sure what standard tt is), improved induction and exhaust systems, some carbon trim etc.

I believe that the X50 sounds better and pulls far better than the standard tt, but as always just my opinion !

And the TurboS badge on the rear, and a little more Exclusivity, and the fact they were the last, limited run completed, yes, from memory they are just a re-badged Turbo X50 with Big Yellows.

J

[Jonny5]

nice... thanks guys.

[cavanagh]

great car had one just a bit different then the normal ones