The
Porsche Type 997, or simply
997 is the project code name for the current version of the
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, built by the
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since 2004. Production began in July 2004 and two variants, the Carrera and Carrera S
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s, were available immediately. The all-wheel drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S versions began shipping in November 2005, while the Turbo and GT3 derivatives went on sale in late 2006 and the 997 GT2 in 2007. The new GT2 can accelerate 0–60 mph of 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 204 mph (328 km/h). The
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models are also available, in Targa 4 and Targa 4S forms. The 997 is the most commercially successful 911 of all time. As of July 2007 it has sold 100,000 units since its introduction in April 2004.
The 997 received positive reviews. Even British motoring journalist
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(a known detractor of Porsche vehicles, especially the 911), noted that the 997 will "make love to your fingertips and stir your soul."
Design
While the exterior styling is changed—in fact, the 997 Carrera S and Carrera 4S models share only their roof panels with their predecessor, the 996—it is again more evolution than revolution, typical of Porsche and the Carrera.
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has often voiced the opinion that Porsche had "the laziest design team in the world" due to the almost unnoticeable change in external appearance between the 997 and earlier models. The most notable difference between the 997 and the predecessor 996 is the return to circular headlights, like those of pre-996 Carreras, with separate indicator units. The interior has been almost entirely re-invented and all the controls are new; however, it is more reminiscent of classic 911 interiors than of the outgoing 996. The body in general remains low profile with a drag coefficient of 0.29 for the Carrera and .30 for the Carrera S.
Visually, the rear bodywork is a total of wider.
Performance
The base Carrera has essentially the same
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(
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) engine from
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Carrera. The Carrera S uses a new flat-6 engine. The X51 Powerkit is available for S, 4S, Targa models, which increases engine power.
According to testing carried out by several American automotive publications, the Turbo model can accelerate from 0 to in about 3.7 seconds with an
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and 3.9 seconds with the
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. The Carrera S model is capable of going 0 to in 4.7 seconds, and carries a top speed of , while the base Carrera model has 0 to acceleration in 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of . Note, however, that these figures contradict the conservative official Porsche figures.
The viscous clutch all wheel drive system (997.1) sends between 5% and 40% of engine
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to the front wheels as needed.
Cabriolet
For the first time, development of the cabriolet version of the 997 led the design and engineering effort at Porsche with the coupe following. Porsche applied the logic that if you started with the more difficult cabriolet challenges (for chassis stiffness) the coupe version would simply be that more rigid. Despite additional weight, the cabriolet versions attain nearly the same performance figures as their coupe counterparts. Even the rear tail comes up slightly higher on the cabriolets to compensate for differences in drag over the canvas top vs. the smoother coupe shape.
911 Club Coupe (2005)
It is a limited (50 units) version of 2006MY Carrera S coupe with X51 Powerkit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America.
The vehicle includes Azurro California-colored body (from
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), a vehicle identification number (VIN) which ends with the production number and special commemorative badging and door sills which adorn the interior, Sport Chrono Package Plus system, optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes.
The car #1 was transferred to the Porsche Museum in
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,
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and one PCA member won the car #50 in a
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drawing. The remaining 48 units were sold to randomly chosen U.S. and Canadian PCA members. After 2005-08-15, unsold units were made available to the general public.
The vehicle was unveiled in PCA's 50th Annual Porsche Parade in Hershey, Pa.
The vehicle has MSRP of $99,911 US and $145,911 CDN.
Turbo
The 997 Turbo debuted in February 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show. It has a new front
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with turn signals incorporated to look like
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lights in a horizontal bar through the air intake. The fog lights are moved to the corners of the bumpers. Large air intakes in front of and behind the rear wheels are other obvious visual cues. The retractable rear wing is also one of the highlights, a feature which has been available on the
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Turbo as well.
The engine is reported to be based on the rugged and very reliable
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/GT1 design rated and . The turbocharger uses two-stage resonance intake system.
The
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's Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG), first variable geometry turbines introduced to street Porsche 911 cars, uses guide vanes located in front of the turbine wheel that modulates inflow angle and speed. Variable geometry turbines were previously only available to diesel engined vehicles, but a similar approach was used successfully by
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starting in 1989 with the Shelby CSX that utilized a computer controlled variable nozzles instead.
The optional Sport Chrono package allows 911 Turbo to overboost for 10 seconds, increasing peak torque over a narrow rev range.
According to official Porsche figures, it accelerates in 3.9 seconds with the manual transmission, and 3.7 seconds with Tiptronic S transmission. It has also recorded a time of 3.2 seconds at the hands of US motoring publication
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, eclipsing all of its major competitors and even Porsche's own
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supercar. The 997 Turbo has an official top speed of and
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has claimed he got near this, getting up to an indicated speed of during his 2008 video special,
Clarkson: Thriller.
Turbo Cabriolet
Porsche AG announced on May 7, 2007 that the 911 Turbo Cabriolet would go on sale in September 2007. The Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet is one of the fastest
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s in production. It is capable of reaching similar top speeds, and acceleration, of the standard Porsche 997 Turbo Coupe. This is considered an astonishing feat because usually the convertible version of cars are much slower than the hardtop variant, due to its slightly less stable
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associated with its soft roof, and its extra weight caused by the structural reinforcements made necessary by the absence of B and C pillars.
GT3
The
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model also debuted in Geneva in 2006. Like previous GT3 models, it is a way for Porsche to homologate aerodynamic features for racing, as well as a starting model for customer racing. The 997 GT3 was priced at US$106,000. The engine has the same displacement as the Turbo, but without turbocharger and uses a new variable intake system. The engine is rated and . It has an 8400 rpm redline which is the same as the Carrera GT's. The 3.6L dry-sump engine does not seem to share the rear main seal (RMS) problems of the earliest 3.6L/3.8L semi-dry-sump engines.
The GT3 body includes a special front bumper which increases cooling for the front-mounted radiators as well as a split spoiler at the rear. The GT3 also includes a special rear bumper and center tailpipes which draw heat away from the engine. It is lowered and rides on 30-series 305mm (12in) tires on 19in (483mm) wheels. The car weighs 3075lb (1395 kg).
The 997 GT3 is more driver-friendly than its predecessor, with "comfort" seats and the Porsche Communication Management system installed.
The special RS model came without most of these luxuries out to focus more on track-oriented driving (although the car is still road-legal). The package also included a full rollcage and carbon fiber seats to add to that race-car-for-the-road feel. The RS version was released in Europe in October 2006; the North American release was in March 2007. A racing version of the GT3 RS debuted in 2007, and it was called the 997 GT3 RSR.
The ratios on the six-speed
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are more aggressive, allowing the GT3 to hit in 4.1 seconds, while the RS accomplishes the same in 4 flat. It will continue to in 9.2 seconds and has an ungoverned top speed of .
Targa
The Targa 4 and Targa 4S versions, like the Porsche 911 Targa of the
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and
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generations, are equipped with a glass roof and hatch. At any speed, the roof can be opened where it drops down an inch and slides a metre back underneath the hatch. As the roof weighs an additional the
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has been modified from Carrera models. When the glass roof is retracted, a small glass deflector above the windshield is raised to aid in aerodynamic stability.
Unlike previous versions of the Porsche 911 Targa, the Porsche 997 Targa 4 and Targa 4S have an all-wheel-drive drivetrain, hence the "4" in the name. The naming is to fit in with the naming trend of other Porsche models, namely the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S, whose "4" in the names are also due to their all-wheel drive systems. Targa 4 models are slightly slower than the hard top Carrera models because the heavier roof and all-wheel-drive drivetrain increases the weight and the inertia associated with acceleration.
GT2
This is the most powerful and fastest road-going 911 GT2 ever to be sold to the public. The
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GT2 was superseded by the 997-generation GT2, on sale since November 2007. On Friday July 13, 2007, an official brochure of the 997 GT2 was leaked on the
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.
The 997 GT2 has a twin turbocharged 3.6 litre 6-cylinder engine based on 997 Turbo but Porsche achieved power increase through completely newly designed expansion intake manifold in which the distributor pipe is longer than in Turbo and the intake manifolds are shorter, a full titanium silencer is used also in GT2, even though the Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S variant has a slightly larger engine at 3.8 litres. Despite the power hike, Porsche claims fuel consumption at full throttle is improved by 15 percent compared with the Turbo. The GT2 accelerates in 3.6 seconds to and in 7.4 seconds to and has top speed of . This makes it the first Porsche 911 GT2 to exceed the top speed after the 1998
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Race Version (which is not considered an actual Porsche 911 due to its
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engine and it only saw roads for homologation purposes). The Porsche 997 GT2 has a curb weight of . Transmission choice includes only a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The GT2 is the first Porsche equipped with launch control, a way of taking off with maximum force while preventing mechanical meltdown. That means the revs are automatically set to the correct level for an optimal launch.
Based on leaked out spy photos its appearance is slightly different from its sister-car, the Porsche 911 (997) Turbo, in a few ways. It does not have fog lights in the front bumper, it has a revised front lip, it has a larger rear wing (with two small air scoops on either side), and it has a different rear bumper (now featuring
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exhaust pipes).
The Porsche 911 (997) GT2 is also different from the Porsche 911 (997) Turbo because the GT2 is rear-wheel-drive not all-wheel-drive. This causes the Porsche 911 GT2 to have a slightly faster acceleration from than the Manual Porsche 911 Turbo by 0.2 seconds.
Engines
| Models | Engine | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|
| Carrera, Carrera 4, Targa 4 |
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| Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S |
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| Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S with X51 Powerkit; Club Coupe |
|
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| GT3, GT3 RS |
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| Turbo |
| Overboost: @2100-4000 |
| GT2 |
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Models with turbocharged engines include Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) turbochargers.
Models
| Model |
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(Cost USD) |
Horsepower, engine |
0-60 mph
0–96 kph* |
Top speed |
Slogan |
Website |
| 911 Carrera |
$76,300 |
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|
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|
| Inner strength. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera/ |
| 911 Carrera S |
$87,000 |
| 4.5 s |
| A legend in top form. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-s/ |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet |
$87,000 |
| 4.9 s |
| Open for enthusiasm. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-cabriolet/ |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet |
$97,700 |
| 4.7 s |
| Only three figures describe this feeling. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-s-cabriolet/ |
| 911 Carrera 4 |
$82,500 |
| 4.8 s |
| Safety and dynamics. Coupled to inner strength. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-4/ |
| 911 Carrera 4S |
$93,200 |
| 4.5 s |
| Inner strength. To the power of 4. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-4s/ |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet |
$93,200 |
| 5.0 s |
| All-wheel drive for all-weather pleasure. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-4-cabriolet/ |
| 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet |
$103,900 |
| 4.7 s |
| The sky is the limit. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-carrera-4s-cabriolet/ |
| 911 Targa 4 |
$90,400 |
| 5.0 s |
| Coupe or Cabriolet? Both, actually. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-targa-4/ |
| 911 Targa 4S |
$101,100 |
| 4.7 s |
| Completely new. Yet true to its core. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-targa-4s/ |
| 911 Turbo |
TBA |
| 3.5 s |
| Efficiency Demands Proformance |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-turbo/ |
| 911 Turbo Cabriolet |
TBA |
| 3.6s |
| Efficiency Demands Proformance |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-turbo-cabriolet/ |
| 911 GT3 |
$112,200 |
| 4.0 s |
| From the inner sanctum. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-gt3/ |
| 911 GT3 RS |
$132,800 |
| 3.9 s |
| Origin Motorsport. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-gt3-rs/ |
| 911 GT2 |
$194,000 |
| 3.5 s |
| Respect required. |
http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-gt2/ |
- Note: 0-60 mph acceleration times refer to the time taken to reach 60 miles per hour
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(96 kilometers per hour).
- Note: MSRP prices are set to the United States
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prices are considerably higher and in some countries can even be the double of the American price.
- Note: dry sump in all but GT3, GT3 RS, GT2 and Turbo versions, is a simplified version of dry-sump, with an internal oil reservoir instead of an external one, and only 3 pumps instead of the 7 in the more powerful version of the 911
Second generation (2009-)
The 997 was revised in 2008 for the 2009
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. The updated Porsche 911 (called 997 Gen II internally at Porsche) included following changes:
- A revised front bumper
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with larger air intakes
- Headlamp
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s with newly optional dual HID projectors, a new LED taillamp shape, and LED turnsignals
- New direct injection
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engines with redesigned Porsche Sport Exhaust (PSE)
- Redesigned PCM system with optional touch-screen hard-drive navigation
- Tiptronic S option was replaced by PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung) 7-speed twin-clutch gearbox
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.
Production began at late 2008. Pricing was increased from the 997, Gen I; the base Carrera model is set to start at US$ 76,300 for North American buyers.
Initially available models include coupe and cabriolet versions of Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera S and Carrera 4S. The car was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in September 2008.
On June 6, 2008, these changes to the Porsche 911 were revealed on the Porsche website. The Turbo will have to wait until the Frankfurt show in September, thereafter the Turbo-based
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will be updated.
GT3 (2010-)
The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, available in Europe from May, in the US from October. To make the GT3 safe for less experienced drivers, the stability control system is available on the 2010 model year GT3 for the first time. Changes to the exterior are only subtle still recognizable bringing about aerodynamic improvements. Total downforce has been doubled.
Power output rises from 415 to 435 hp.
Turbo/Turbo Cabriolet (2009-)
Models equipped with PDK also include an optional 3-spoke steering wheel with gearshift paddles as an alternative to the standard steering wheel with shift buttons.
Other optional equipment include Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Production versions went on sale in Germany in 2009-11-21. European models have MSRP of €122,400 for Coupé and €131,800 for the Cabriolet (before tax).
GT3 RS (2010-)
It is a version of GT3 with more engine power, lower weight and shorter transmission ratios, as well as upgraded body and suspension components, designed for homologating the race version of the 911 GT3. Engine was rated with 8500 rpm redline.
The transmission has shorter ratios than found in the 911 GT3 for improved acceleration. Dynamic engine mounts are standard and serve to improve the car's handling to an even higher level. Other features include PASM suspension, a wider front and rear track and corresponding bodywork.
Optional equipment include lithium-ion battery, which is lighter than stock lead-acid battery.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
US model was set to go on sale in early spring of 2010 with MSRP of $132,800US.
GT3 Cup (2009-)
It is a Porsche Carrera Cups race car based on 911 GT3 RS. It includes wider rear body, lower front spoiler lip, rear wing (from 911 GT3 Cup S race car), LED taillights, racing exhaust system with a fully controlled catalytic converter, a modified special exhaust system offering more dynamic and muscular sound (from Porsche Mobil1 Supercup cars), Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes. 9.5Jx18 front alloy wheels with 24/64-18 Michelin racing tyres and 12Jx18 alloy wheels with 27/68-18 tyres, additional Unibal joints on the track control arms and front and rear sword-shaped anti-roll bars with seven position settings each, additional vent in the upper part of the front lid, steering wheel mounted Info Display with 6 switches, Carrara White body.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Production model began delivery in 2009-10. European model has base MSRP of €149,850 (before tax).
911 Sport Classic (2010-)
It is a limited (250 units) version of 911 Carerra S coupé, inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7. The engine is rated via newly developed resonance intake manifold with 6 vacuum-controlled switching flaps. It includes 6-speed manual transmission, double-dome roof, 44mm wider rear body, SportDesign front apron with spoiler lip and the rear spoiler fixed in position (from 1973 Carrera RS 2.7), PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, 20mm lower PASM sports suspension, mechanical rear axle differential, 19-inch wheels with black rim spokes, Porsche Exclusive woven leather seats and door panels, dashboard with Espresso Nature natural leather upholstery, Sport Classic Grey body colour.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show.
Production vehicles went on sale in January 2010. European model had base MSRP of €169,300 (before tax).
Engines
| Models | Engine | Power (hp, torque)@rpm |
|---|
| Carrera, Carrera 4, Targa 4 |
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| Carrera S, Carrera 4S, Targa 4S |
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| GT3 |
|
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| GT3 RS, GT3 Cup |
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| Turbo, Turbo Cabriolet |
| overboost: @2100-4000 |
| Sport Classic |
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Transmissions
All models include standard 6-speed manual transmission. 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission is available in all but GT3, GT3 RS, GT3 Cup, GT2, Sport Classic models. PDK transmission includes Sport Plus setting that includes launch control and motorsport derived gearshifting.
Performance
| Model | |Acceleration (0-60 mph) (s) | |Acceleration (0-100 km/h) (s) | |Top speed |
|---|
| manual |
PDK |
manual |
PDK |
PDK Sport+ |
manual |
PDK |
| Carrera |
4.7 |
4.5 |
4.9 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
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| Carrera Cabriolet |
4.9 |
4.7 |
5.1 |
4.9 |
4.7 |
|
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| Carrera 4 |
4.8 |
4.6 |
5.0 |
4.8 |
4.6 |
|
|
| Carrera 4 Cabriolet |
5.0 |
4.8 |
5.2 |
5.0 |
4.8 |
|
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| Carrera S |
4.5 |
4.3 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
4.3 |
|
|
| Carrera S Cabriolet |
4.7 |
4.5 |
4.9 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
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| Carrera 4S |
4.5 |
4.3 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
4.3 |
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| Carrera 4S Cabriolet |
4.7 |
4.5 |
4.9 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
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| Targa 4 |
5.2 |
5.0 |
5.2 |
5.0 |
4.8 |
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| Targa 4S |
4.9 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
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| GT3 |
4.0 |
| 4.1 |
|
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| GT3 RS |
3.8 |
| 4.0 |
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| GT3 Cup |
? |
| ? |
| ? |
| Turbo |
3.4 |
3.2 |
3.7 |
? |
? |
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| Turbo Cabriolet |
3.5 |
3.3 |
3.8 |
? |
? |
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| Sport Classic |
? |
| 4.6 |
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Physical
| Model | | Wheel/tire (front) | Wheel/tire (rear) |
|---|
| Carrera |
| 8x18in, 235/40ZR18 |
10.5x18in, 265/40ZR18 |
| Carrera 4 |
| 8x19in, 235/35ZR19 |
11x19in, 295/30ZR19 |
| Carrera S |
| 8.5x19in, 235/35ZR19 |
11.5x19in, 305/35ZR19 |
| Carrera 4S |
| 8x19in, 235/35ZR19 |
11x19in, 305/30ZR19 |
| Targa 4 |
| 8x18in, 235/40ZR18 |
11x18in, 295/35ZR18 |
| Targa 4S |
| 8x19in, 235/35ZR19 |
11x19in, 305/30ZR19 |
| GT3 |
| 8.5x19in 235/35ZR19 |
12x19in 305/30ZR19 |
| GT3 RS |
| 9x19in, 245/35ZR19 |
12x19in, 325/30ZR19 |
| GT3 Cup |
| 9.5x18in, 24/64-18 |
12x18in, 27/68-18 |
| Turbo |
| ? |
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GT3 Tequipment (2009-)
It is a line of accessories for Type 997 models of the GT3 and GT3 RS developed by Porsche's Motorsport Division in Weissach, began sale in 2009-09 for all regions except China. Part choices include titanium double tailpipe, carbon rear spoiler lip (Gurney flap) and rear lid ram air scoop, carbon front above bumper air outlet and rear-view mirrors, forged aluminium 19-inch GT3 wheels with central locking.
For first generation of the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS, there is also a model designation in various wheel colours extending round the wheel.
Marketing
In June 2009 Porsche Cars North America partnered with five New York City street artists to unveil five graffiti-decorated Porsche 911 hoods in the Helenbeck Gallery. The hoods were sold to raise funds for CITYarts, a New York City based organization whose mission is to bring children in contact with public artists.
External links
- Official Porsche website
- Porsche 911 Carrera updates for 2009 Motor Trend
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