Strengths
- Mezger TT flat-six
- PDK from 2009
- Turbo S 530 bhp
Weaknesses
- Mezger TT cost
- PDK initial issues
- Track tyre wear
Notable tech
- 997 platform
- M97/70 Mezger TT flat-six (.1) → MA1.71 9A1 TT (.2)
- 6MT / Tiptronic / PDK 7DCT (.2)
- Permanent AWD
- Centre-lock wheels (Turbo S)
Common issues
- Mezger TT cost
- PDK initial
- Centre-lock wheels
- Track tyre wear
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across 997 Turbo's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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997.1 Turbo 3.6
BHP480
Torque620 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top193 mph
MPG22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
997.2 Turbo 3.8
BHP493
Torque650 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top194 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
997.2 Turbo S 3.8
BHP530
Torque700 Nm
0–603.3 s
Top196 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT