Porsche 997 turbo s car and driver

The solution for the oem porsche plastic coolant pipes. From clothing, homeoffice items, toys, model cars, and audio equipment to limited edition watches, our lifestyle and vehicle accessories are designed for porsche drivers and enthusiasts of all ages. Turbo buyers guide porsche s 997 turbo is a fantastic car and, if youre looking to purchase one, these are the things youll want to consider before opening your wallet. Jul 18, 2016 our porsche repair service team considers this a mustdo maintenance item for all porsche 997 turbos. The turbo s was essentially the same turbo with the x50 upgrade installed stock but also included the carbon ceramic brakes. Recent generations of 911 turbo have been brilliant allrounders, but in an attempt to answer criticism the model has lost some of its character, porsche plans on inserting some extra aggro into the new 992 turbo. The all new 911 turbo s unleashes unlimited driving enjoyment, making it the perfect sports car for et.

Car magazine s independent longterm test of the porsche 911 carrera 997 generation. Porsche 997 is the internal designation for the porsche 911 sports car manufactured and sold. Of course, being a 992gen 911, the new turbo s is bigger than the outgoing car. The 2020 porsche 992 911 turbo is being readied, promising supercarcrushing performance and a return to the models sporting roots. The 911 is still definitive, stretching the poles of a sports cars abilities without putting a. Additional laps in any of the experience vehicles, including hot laps with professional race car driver uli bieri in the porsche 997, can be purchased at the track when attending as a. Still, i get a twinge of jealously whenever i see a 997 its an exceptionally pretty car both inside and out. The 997 turbo debuted at the geneva motor show in february 2006. The 991 is quite possibly the best turbo 911 ever built and, at least imho the best mass production porsche ever made. Jan 26, 2019 2005 997 owner prefer the lighting design over the 997. New porsche doppel kupplung pdk double clutch gearbox replaces tiptronic. Nov 25, 2017 november 24th 2017 today i take the porsche 911 turbo out i talk about the interior, the history of the mezger engine and then take it for a drive and talk about the character of the car as a driver. Sep 20, 2017 pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 porsche 911 turbo s around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2017 best driver s car. Originally developed for the 911 gt1 le mans car, the mezger engine is regarded by many porsche experts to be the ultimate watercooled power plant.

The porsche 911 has long been one of the purest sports cars on the planet, with unmistakable styling and ethereal performance. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Used porsche 911 turbo for sale with photos carfax. Another major development on the new 911 turbo is the cars. Then in 2005 the turbo s model was introduced in both coupe and cabriolet style. Browse the links for our extensive offering of innovative, unique items found nowhere else but porsche driver s selection. The 996 and the 997 displayed a hint of understeer when initiating a turn on slippery surfaces. We have 281 porsche 911 turbo vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 74 1owner cars, and 227 personal use cars. Parking assistant, painted rim stars, floor mats, front headrests with porsche crest, lm rims front rear. This was the first time porsche introduced its vtg or variable turbine geometry. Looks i find the 997s predecessor, the 996, to be an attractive car. Porsche classic cars 997 turbo for sale car and classic. We are delighted to be able to offer for sale this stunning porsche 997 series turbo s coupe finished in basalt black with full black hide interior. Ive owned two of them now, a base carrera and a turbo.

The frontrear split is continuously adjusted based on current road conditions and driver inputs. In 2010, the porsche 911 turbo had another facelift and changes made to modernize the car. Porsche 944 turbo s car and driver, 1988 porsche 944. With the introduction of the allwheeldrive 96 porsche 911 turbo, the world s sports car hierarchy was shuffled as a consumerfriendly interpretation of the exotic 959 race car became available. November 24th 2017 today i take the porsche 911 turbo out i talk about the interior, the history of the mezger engine and then take it for a drive and talk about the character of the car as a driver.

Get your bank account ready, the porsche 997 turbo just got. With allwheel drive and 473 hp, porsches allnew 911 turbo is the fastest yet. It featured a new front bumper with the wider stance shell. Why you should buy a porsche 911 turbo s instead of the gt3 rs. Many car enthusiasts have a real passion for collecting model cars. Porsche 996997 turbo buyers guide exotic car hacks. The 2017 turbo and turbo s carry porsches new 911 lineup to its tippy top. Car and driver, road and track, motor trend and automobile. Additional laps in any of the experience vehicles, including hot laps with professional race car driver uli bieri in the porsche 997, can be purchased at the track when attending as a booked in customer on a preexisting package. August achleitner, porsches vice president for the 911 line, says the turbo remains the spearhead of technology. Evidence of this common leak is noticeable on the under side of the porsches engine. Jun 20, 2019 the man behind porsches greatest modern car.

We can see how tentative its owner is when trying to deploy some 600 horsepower at corner exits. Ok, thats ten grand more than the baseline figure but ive always figured that its best not to go for the cheapest example of any 911 and, besides, the basics of any 996 turbo will be the same. Nov 28, 2016 the 997 carrera s is the perfect first porsche. Having driven both and currently owning a 991 turbo s the only reason you would choose the 997 is to save money. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 porsche 911 turbo s around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2017 best driver s car. From the front, it looks a little like the carrera gt, but most bystanders will still see. Few cars have as much heritage and pedigree as the 2020 porsche 911 turbo and turbo sand now theyre even more powerful following a total redesign.

Bmw e46 m3 nearly crashes with 600hp porsche 997 turbo. A porsche is like no other car, and the feeling of driving one is something you need to tick off your bucket list. Drive a porsche 997 twin turbo s, 1 hour, plus photo gold coast. Car magazines independent longterm test of the porsche 911 carrera 997 generation. The brand remains true to its high quality standards.

Thats why our engineers like to refer to the 911 turbo s as a perfect sports car. Porsches 2014 911 911 turbo s is the quickestaccelerating roadgoing series production 911 to date. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Porsche 997 buyers guide porsche 997 register porsche. In their truetolife size and as realistic miniatures, both large and small porsche cars exercise a fascination. Sport chrono package turbo adaptive sport seats sport shifter porsche crest in headrest bose sound system bixenon projector headlamps. Long the performance flagship of the porsche 911 line, the turbo s adds a healthy dose of crazy. With the introduction of the allwheeldrive 96 porsche 911 turbo, the worlds sports car hierarchy was shuffled as a consumerfriendly interpretation of the exotic 959 race car became available. Production of the carrera and carrera s coupes began in early 2004, allwheel drive carrera 4 and carrera 4s began to be delivered to customers in november 2005, the turbo and gt3 derivatives went on sale in late 2006 and the gt2. This stage 1 upgrade will improve throttle response, boost delivery, torque, and horsepower. Launch of gen 2 gt3 rs, 450bhp mezger and 25kg lighter than gt3. Browse the links for our extensive offering of innovative, unique items found nowhere else but porsche driver. Nov 12, 2019 then in 2005 the turbo s model was introduced in both coupe and cabriolet style. The turbo s was porsches fastest production car to date at the time of its introduction alongside the gt2 rs.

This is one clearcut case of racing improving the breed. The 2020 porsche 911 institutes an allnew generation which porsche codenames internally as 992that includes a handsomely evolved design and meticulously engineered mechanicals. The turbo uses the body of the 997 carrera 4, which has wider front and rear fenders1. In the case of the 997 turbo, a comprehensively retuned all wheel drive system with an optional torque vectoring system was also a part of the upgrades package. This is instantly apparent on the instrument cluster with its analog tachometer and two highresolution displays, whose virtual instruments show all the essential vehicle information.

The porsche 997 turbo, made from 20072012, used an engine derived from the porsche 964 gt1 car, a 3. Our porsche repair service team considers this a mustdo maintenance item for all porsche 997 turbos. Porsche 944 turbo s car and driver, 1988 porsche 944 turbo s. Based on the newfor2020 992generation porsche 911, the 2021 911 turbo and turbo s models are all new.

This immaculate example has had just one keeper and has a complete service with porsche. Drivers with a g1 or g2 driver s license can take part as long as track waiver is signed. I would study car specifications in the same way chemists would study the periodic table. Get your bank account ready, the porsche 997 turbo just. The bmws s54 benefits from nothing more than a remap and a csf radiator, which yields a respectable but not worldshattering 355 horsepower. The 997 turbo model debuted in early 2006 with a 470 horsepower engine and features such as a front bumper with led turn signals and a retractable rear wing. September 2009 911 sport classic special edition 250 units launched, with 408bhp. And despite the hefty price, as 90% of turbos are sold with the pdk box, porsche expects 7080% of customers to cough up the extra for the s. Jan 27, 2016 the 2017 turbo and turbo s carry porsches new 911 lineup to its tippy top. Adjustable guide vanes on the turbine act to combine the benefits of a small and a large turbocharger. The 997 turbo was a massive success when released in 2007. The 2020 porsche 992 911 turbo is being readied, promising supercarcrushing performance and a return to the models sporting roots recent generations of 911 turbo have been brilliant allrounders, but in an attempt to answer criticism the model has lost some of its character, porsche plans on inserting some extra aggro into the new 992 turbo. Porsche 997 is the internal designation for the porsche 911 sports car manufactured and sold by german manufacturer porsche between 2004 as model year 2005 and 2012. In porsches 911 lineup, the turbo s is the quintessential everyday supercar, while the gt3 rs is the focused track weapon.