What kind of battery does a Porsche 997 use?
The Audi and Bosch products have far longer warranty periods and are certainly cheaper at specialists. 997’s were mainly fitted with Moll batteries and many owners have had good service from them. I suspect a lot is to do with how the car is used. Alan (tscaptain here) still has an original Moll battery in his turbo now 7 years old.
When did Porsche start making the 997 Carrera?
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. Production of the Carrera and Carrera S coupés began in early 2004, all-wheel drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S began to be delivered to customers in November 2005,…
How much horsepower does a Porsche 997 GT2 have?
The GT2’s engine was based on the existing 3.6 L (220 cu in) flat-6 engine, but features twin variable geometry turbochargers (as used on the 997 turbo), generating a maximum power output of 530 PS (390 kW; 523 bhp) at 6,500 rpm and 680 N⋅m (502 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2,200 rpm.
How long does it take a Porsche 997 to get to 100 mph?
According to testing carried out by several American automotive publications, the Turbo model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in about 3.4 seconds with an automatic transmission and 3.5 seconds with the manual transmission.
Is the Porsche 997 battery the same as the Porsche battery?
It happens to be the same unit as the 997 battery, without the Porsche logo and associated markup. If OEM quality is your shtick, but the over-priced Porsche battery isn’t your fancy, then this is your winner. Recommended for those who want the budget OEM battery solution.
How old does a battery need to be on a Porsche?
The car is 4 years old. I am interested to know what the cost a new one is likely to be, it will need to be a Porsche battery to maintain warranty. Apparently new batteries require an initialization process to advise the ecu about a change of battery.
How much does it cost to replace a Porsche battery?
Doubt if this is much good to you but I replaced my 997 Turbo battery after 4 years and 5 months in June 2012 at my OPC which cost £172.67 (fitted because I complained that Indies fitted free). The technician at the time advised that the Porsche batteries were very poor and I would be better off with an Audi battery which had a longer warranty.
Is the Porsche 997 a good car to drive?
Of more concern is the transmission warning light and lack of drive suffered by colleagues Ben Miller and Matt Tarrant, both at busy junctions. A simple switch-off-and-on routine fixed it both times and it’s not reappeared since. Otherwise, the 997 continues to shine and the flat-six feels bulletproof.