Porsche 911 (997) Sports Car (2004-2009)

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Product Overview

Porsche 911 (chassis code 997) is a mid-size sports car in production from 2004 to 2009, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of flat-6 engines that displaced 3.6 to 3.8 liters.
The second generation based on a water-cooled engine, the 997 worked out a lot of the mechanical faults of the 996. Still, it is a marginal evolution in terms of styling, and one may be excused for failing to tell the two apart.
A large part of the reason that owners purchase the Porsche 911 is the flat-6 (H6) engine, which has very low center of gravity, instant power response, and perfect smoothness.
Porsche has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Porsche 911 uses MacPherson front suspension.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb acceleration
  • Great handling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Some reliability concerns
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space

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Specifications

CarreraCarrera ATCarrera 4Carrera 4 ATCarrera 4SCarrera 4S ATCarrera SCarrera S ATGT2GT3GT3 RS 415TurboTurbo AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity135 L / 4.8 cu-ft135 L / 4.8 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft135 L / 4.8 cu-ft135 L / 4.8 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity31.0 L / 32.8 qt31.0 L / 32.8 qt31.0 L / 32.8 qt31.0 L / 32.8 qt31.0 L / 32.8 qt31.0 L / 32.8 qt31.0 L / 32.8 qt31.0 L / 32.8 qt28.2 L / 29.8 qt28.0 L / 29.6 qt28.0 L / 29.6 qt25.0 L / 26.4 qt25.0 L / 26.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.3 L / 8.8 qt8.3 L / 8.8 qt8.3 L / 8.8 qt8.3 L / 8.8 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt9.0 L / 9.5 qt9.0 L / 9.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal90.0 L / 23.8 gal90.0 L / 23.8 gal90.0 L / 23.8 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal
Passengers44444444244
Payload415 kg / 915 lbs345 kg / 761 lbs415 kg / 915 lbs420 kg / 926 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs385 kg / 849 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs310 kg / 683 lbs285 kg / 628 lbs305 kg / 672 lbs365 kg / 805 lbs60 kg / 132 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/40 R18ZR, 265/40 R18ZR235/40 R18ZR, 265/40 R18ZR235/40 R18ZR, 265/40 R18ZR235/40 R18ZR, 265/40 R18ZR235/35 R19ZR, 295/30 R19ZR235/35 R19ZR, 295/30 R19ZR235/35 R19ZR, 295/30 R19ZR235/35 R19ZR, 295/30 R19ZR235/35 R19ZR, 295/30 R19ZR235/35 R19ZR, 305/30 ZR19235/35 R19ZR, 305/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19
Turning Circle10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1310 mm / 51.6 in1310 mm / 51.6 in1310 mm / 51.6 in1310 mm / 51.6 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1285 mm / 50.6 in1280 mm / 50.4 in1280 mm / 50.4 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length4427 mm / 174.3 in4427 mm / 174.3 in4427 mm / 174.3 in4427 mm / 174.3 in4427 mm / 174.3 in4427 mm / 174.3 in4427 mm / 174.3 in4427 mm / 174.3 in4469 mm / 175.9 in4445 mm / 175.0 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4450 mm / 175.2 in4450 mm / 175.2 in
Size | Width1808 mm / 71.2 in1808 mm / 71.2 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1808 mm / 71.2 in1808 mm / 71.2 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1808 mm / 71.2 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in
Track Width | Front1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
Weight1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1450.0 kg / 3196.7 lbs1490.0 kg / 3284.9 lbs1480.0 kg / 3262.8 lbs1515.0 kg / 3340.0 lbs1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs1440.0 kg / 3174.7 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs1585.0 kg / 3494.3 lbs1620.0 kg / 3571.5 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 18, 10J x 188J x 18, 10J x 188J x 18, 11J x 188J x 18, 11J x 188J x 19, 11J x 198J x 19, 11J x 198J x 19, 11J x 198J x 19, 11J x 198.5J x 19, 12J x 198.5J x 19, 12J x 198.5J x 19, 12J x 198.5J x 19, 11J x 198.5J x 19, 11J x 19
Wheelbase2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2355 mm / 92.7 in2360 mm / 92.9 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.0 sec5.5 sec5.1 sec5.6 sec4.8 sec5.3 sec4.8 sec5.3 sec3.7 sec4.3 sec4.2 sec3.9 sec3.7 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.8 sec5.2 sec4.8 sec5.3 sec4.6 sec5.0 sec4.6 sec5.0 sec3.5 sec4.1 sec4.0 sec3.7 sec3.5 sec
CO2 Emission270 g/km270 g/km270 g/km280 g/km285 g/km286 g/km277 g/km283 g/km298 g/km307 g/km307 g/km307 g/km326 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.280.280.290.300.290.290.290.290.320.290.300.310.31
Fuel Economy11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 16.1 L/100km / 14.6 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined) | 17.4 L/100km / 13.5 MPG (urban) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 17.5 L/100km / 13.4 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway)11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) | 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) | 17.9 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (combined) | 18.8 L/100km / 12.5 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined) | 19.8 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined) | 19.8 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined) | 18.8 L/100km / 12.5 MPG (urban) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway)13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (combined) | 19.8 L/100km / 11.9 MPG (urban) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed285.0 km/h / 177.1 mph280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph275.0 km/h / 170.9 mph288.0 km/h / 179.0 mph280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph293.0 km/h / 182.1 mph285.0 km/h / 177.1 mph329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph310.0 km/h / 192.6 mph310.0 km/h / 192.6 mph310.0 km/h / 192.6 mph310.0 km/h / 192.6 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4Euro 4
EngineM96.05M96.05M96.05M96.05M97.01M97.01M97.01M97.01M97.70SM97.76M97.76M97.70M97.70
Engine | Bore96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.3:111.3:111.3:111.3:111.8:111.8:19.0:112.0:112.0:19.0:19.0:1
Engine | Displacement3.6 L / 219.4 cu-in / 3596.0 cc3.6 L / 219.4 cu-in / 3596.0 cc3.6 L / 219.4 cu-in / 3596.0 cc3.6 L / 219.4 cu-in / 3596.0 cc3.8 L / 233.4 cu-in / 3824.0 cc3.8 L / 233.4 cu-in / 3824.0 cc3.8 L / 233.4 cu-in / 3824.0 cc3.8 L / 233.4 cu-in / 3824.0 cc3.6 L / 219.7 cu-in / 3600.0 cc3.6 L / 219.7 cu-in / 3600.0 cc3.6 L / 219.7 cu-in / 3600.0 cc3.6 L / 219.7 cu-in / 3600.0 cc3.6 L / 219.7 cu-in / 3600.0 cc
Engine | Power325.0 hp / 242.4 kW @ 6800 rpm325.0 hp / 242.4 kW @ 6800 rpm325.0 hp / 242.4 kW @ 6800 rpm325.0 hp / 242.4 kW @ 6800 rpm355.0 hp / 264.7 kW @ 6600 rpm355.0 hp / 264.7 kW @ 6600 rpm355.0 hp / 264.7 kW @ 6600 rpm355.0 hp / 264.7 kW @ 6600 rpm530.0 hp / 395.2 kW @ 6500 rpm415.0 hp / 309.5 kW @ 7600 rpm415.0 hp / 309.5 kW @ 7600 rpm480.0 hp / 357.9 kW @ 6000 rpm480.0 hp / 357.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output90.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in90.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in90.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in90.4 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in92.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in92.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in92.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in92.8 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in147.2 hp/L / 2.4 hp/cu-in115.3 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in115.3 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in133.3 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in133.3 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke82.8 mm / 3.3 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in82.8 mm / 3.3 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in76.4 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm680 Nm / 501.5 lb-ft @ 2200-4500 rpm405 Nm / 298.7 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm405 Nm / 298.7 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm620 Nm / 457.3 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm620 Nm / 457.3 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic Tiptronic SManualAutomatic Tiptronic SManualAutomatic Tiptronic SManualAutomatic Tiptronic SManualManualManualManualAutomatic Tiptronic S

Production

Availability2004 ~ 20082004 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082005 ~ 20082004 ~ 20082004 ~ 20082007 ~ 20092006 ~ 20092006 ~ 20092006 ~ 20092006 ~ 2009

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