Verdict
A
← Porsche 911 · 2004-2012 · 997
Porsche 911 997
Headline trim: Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 — 408 bhp, 0-62 in 4.4s.
BHP
408 bhp
0–60
4.4 s
Top speed
191 mph
MPG
22 mpg (US)
Used
$36,000-$89,000
Strengths
- Round headlights returned
- 997.2 (DFI) post-2008 fixed IMS
- PDK 7DCT from 2008
Weaknesses
- IMS bearing on .1 cars
- Coolant pipe (early)
- PDK initial cost
Notable tech
- 997 platform
- M97 flat-six (.1) → 9A1 DFI flat-six (.2)
- 6MT / Tiptronic 5-speed (.1) / PDK 7DCT (.2)
- RWD / AWD
- PASM dampers
- PDK introduced 2008
Common issues
- IMS (.1)
- Coolant pipe
- PDK initial
- Cylinder bore scoring
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 997's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Carrera 3.6
BHP321
Torque370 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top177 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT / 7DCT
Carrera S 3.8
BHP350
Torque400 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top182 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT / 7DCT
Carrera S 3.8 (DFI)
BHP385
Torque420 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top188 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
BHP408
Torque420 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top191 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
Targa 4S 3.8
BHP385
Torque420 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top186 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT