When did the Porsche 997 GT3 come out?
The 997 GT3 street version and the 997 Turbo were presented on February 28, 2006 at the Geneva Motor Show. The Turbo was available in European dealerships from June 24, 2006. Compared to the 996 Turbo, the power was up from 309 kW to 353 kW. The weight increase was minimal, but The 997 Turbo was .9″/22 mm wider than the 996 Turbo.
What’s the difference between Porsche 997 and 997.1?
The information that the engine introduced Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) to the 911 is critical, but it’s more special that this engine is removed all IMS problems which are in being M97 (the previous engine of the 997.1).
What’s the top speed of a Porsche 997 Turbo?
With all-wheel drive and two BorgWarner turbochargers that were new for Porsche when they were introduced in the 911 Turbo, the 997 Turbo was ahead of its time in performance capability. Expect to reach 60 mph in less than four seconds, and if that’s not enough, you can push the 997 Turbo to reach nearly 200 miles per hour at its limits.
What’s the top speed of a Porsche 911 GT3?
Its top speed is 193 mph/310 km/h, equal to the much more powerful 997 Turbo. New for the GT3 was a change-up display, which lights up on the rev counter shortly before the relevant engine speed is reached.
What kind of car is the Porsche 997?
One of the most iconic models of the 997 is the 911 Turbo. With all-wheel drive and two BorgWarner turbochargers that were new for Porsche when they were introduced in the 911 Turbo, the 997 Turbo was ahead of its time in performance capability.
Is the Porsche 911 Carrera 997 GT air cooled?
The 997.2 is probably the first time since the air-cooled cars, that Porsche actually got the 911 in the solid reliable spot it needed to be in. The Turbo and GT cars continued to be powered by different engines from the Carrera versions and are exempt from this discussion.
How many Porsche 911’s are there in the world?
In the first year, Porsche produced 1,760 cars worldwide (with 800 sold in the US market) out of the 38,922 911 models produced in total. Following the success of the earlier 996 Carrera 4S Porsche introduced the Carrera S in 2005 which had power output increased by 29 PS (21 kW; 29 bhp) as compared to the base Carrera.
Why is the tail higher on a Porsche 997 cabriolet?
Even the rear tail comes up slightly higher on the cabriolets to compensate for differences in drag over the canvas top vs. the smoother coupé shape. The 997 cabriolet had factory optional hard tops that provided extended protection from unexpected weather conditions than the conventional canvas top.