TH with the Type S
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRoW6wWJ9Dw&ab_channel=ThrottleHouse
Same lap time. So for $7K more, what do you get? Nicer suspension in comfort but worse seats. No sunroof. Manually adjusted passenger seat (or am I wrong on this). No rear vents for the rear passengers. 4 seater.
What is interesting is that the higher HP #'s are on 93 octane whereas the Type R #'s are on 91.
Where did you see the higher octane required for the Type S?
Type S also adds heated seats and steering wheel, power seats, HUD, leather back seats, and ELS audio. Front seats are worse for track duty but I would argue they're better day to day. Felt comfy enough for me, just not as much lateral support as the Type R. It would be a tough choice between the 2. I think they're close enough in price.
Personally, I prefer the styling of the Type S inside and out. I like the Type R front seats better but no heat. Back seats are nicer in the Type S but that's for passengers anyway.
Anyway, glad I'm not buying in this market. Happy with our current rides.