Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
In 2008 facelift for the Porsche 911 – 997, also known as the 997.2, was a serious improvement over the 2004 model. It brought changes in all departments: from the exterior to the engine.
After four years into production, a mid-life cycle refresh was ready for the market. Porsche had to improve its engines to make them cleaner and to respect the new pollution norms in Europe. It meant that it had to build its cars more fuel-efficient. As usual, the rest of the car suffered some minor changes too.
On the outside, the first difference was on the front bumper, where larger air-intakes were sculptured. The headlights were fitted with LED daytime running lights and an option for bi-xenon lamps was added to the list, while the taillights were fitted with LEDs. The rearview mirrors were slightly redesigned.
Inside, Porsche installed a new infotainment unit that featured a 6.5” touch-screen display. It featured an optional hard-drive navigation system and Bluetooth connectivity. Besides the standard, manually adjustable, front seats, there was an option for 12-way adjustable seats, adaptive sport seats, and new for the 2008 model were the sport-bucket seats. The instrument cluster featured five dials with a silver background.
The 355 hp, 3.8-liter engine, gained 30 more hp than its Carrera sibling, and with the help of the X51 options, it reached 381 hp. It was fitted as standard to a 6-speed manual, while a 6-speed automatic (Tiptronic S) was on the options list. The braking system was enhanced with the introduction of the 330 mm (12.99”) disc brakes on all four corners. The Carrera S featured standard PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) which enhanced cornering speeds and decreased the ground clearance by 10 mm (0.4”).
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L 6MT (385 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3824 cm3 |
Power: | 283 KW @ 6500 RPM 385 HP @ 6500 RPM 380 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 310 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 420 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 187.7 mph (302 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/35 ZR19 || 295/30 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
Width: | 71.2 in (1808 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/59.7 in (1,486/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.45 in (113 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.8 cuFT (136 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3086 lbs (1400 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 250 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L 7AT (385 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3824 cm3 |
Power: | 283 KW @ 6500 RPM 385 HP @ 6500 RPM 380 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 310 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 420 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 186 mph (299 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (PDK) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/35 ZR19 || 295/30 ZR19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
Width: | 71.2 in (1808 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/59.7 in (1,486/1,516 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.45 in (113 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.8 cuFT (136 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 240 g/km |