Porsche 911 (997.2) facelift Sports Car (2009-2013)

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Product Overview

Porsche 911 (chassis code 997.2) facelift is a mid-size sports car in production from 2009 to 2013. It was available with a range of flat-6 engines that displaced 3.6 to 3.8 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift model, the 997 facelift introduced some major changes: Most notably, Porsche adopted its brand of dual-clutch transmission, PDK, which went on to displace all automatic transmissions offered across Porsche's model lineup. Other updates include slightly larger displacement in select models and power bump in all.
Other tradeoffs, notably with regards to the MacPherson front suspension, remained.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • New PDK transmission
  • Faster and quicker
  • Great handling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Improved reliability
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Very little cargo space

Price Comparison

Specifications

CarreraCarrera 4Carrera 4 GTSCarrera 4 GTS PDKCarrera 4 PDKCarrera 4SCarrera 4S PDKCarrera GTSCarrera GTS PDKCarrera PDKCarrera SCarrera S PDKGT2 RSGT3GT3 RSTurboTurbo PDKTurbo S PDK

Capacity

Cargo Capacity135 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-ft135 L / 4.8 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-ft105 L / 3.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity28.9 L / 30.5 qt28.9 L / 30.5 qt28.9 L / 30.5 qt28.9 L / 30.5 qt28.9 L / 30.5 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt28.9 L / 30.5 qt28.9 L / 30.5 qt28.9 L / 30.5 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt28.0 L / 29.6 qt28.0 L / 29.6 qt28.0 L / 29.6 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt29.0 L / 30.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 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 qt8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity64.0 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 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 gal64.0 L / 16.9 gal90.0 L / 23.8 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal67.0 L / 17.7 gal
Passengers4444444444442444
Payload405 kg / 893 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs380 kg / 838 lbs400 kg / 882 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs405 kg / 893 lbs310 kg / 683 lbs285 kg / 628 lbs310 kg / 683 lbs365 kg / 805 lbs365 kg / 805 lbs365 kg / 805 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmDisc, 330 mmDisc, 330 mmVentilated discs, 380 mmVentilated discs, 380 mmVentilated discs, 380 mmVentilated discs, 350 mmVentilated discs, 350 mmVentilated discs, 350 mm
Brakes | RearVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmVentilated discs, 330 mmDisc, 330 mmDisc, 330 mmVentilated discs, 350 mmVentilated discs, 350 mmVentilated discs, 350 mmVentilated discs, 350 mmVentilated discs, 350 mmVentilated discs, 350 mm
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/40 R18ZR, 265/40 R18ZR235/40 ZR18, 295/35 ZR18235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19235/40 ZR18, 295/35 ZR18235/35 R19ZR, 305/30 R19ZR235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19235/40 R18ZR, 265/40 R18ZR235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19245/35 ZR19, 325/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 305/30 ZR19245/35 ZR19, 325/30 ZR19235/35 ZR19, 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 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1310 mm / 51.6 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1300 mm / 51.2 in1310 mm / 51.6 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 in1300 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4469 mm / 175.9 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4450 mm / 175.2 in4450 mm / 175.2 in4450 mm / 175.2 in
Size | Width1808 mm / 71.2 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1808 mm / 71.2 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1852 mm / 72.9 in1808 mm / 71.2 in1808 mm / 71.2 in1808 mm / 71.2 in1852 mm / 72.9 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)1852 mm / 72.9 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)1852 mm / 72.9 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)1852 mm / 72.9 in | 1952 mm / 76.9 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear1500.0 mm / 59.1 in
Weight1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1480.0 kg / 3262.8 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1500.0 kg / 3306.9 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs1450.0 kg / 3196.7 lbs1445.0 kg / 3185.7 lbs1425.0 kg / 3141.6 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs1585.0 kg / 3494.3 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 18, 10.5J x 188J x 18, 11J x 188.5J x 19, 11J x 198.5J x 19, 11J x 198J x 18, 11J x 188J x 19 11J x 198J x 19, 11J x 198.5J x 19, 11J x 198.5J x 19, 11J x 198J x 18, 10.5J x 188J x 19, 11J x 198J x 19, 11J x 199J x 19, 12J x 198.5J x 19, 12J x 199J x 19, 12J x 198.5J x 19, 11J 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 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2355 mm / 92.7 in2355 mm / 92.7 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in2350 mm / 92.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.9 sec5.0 sec4.6 sec4.4 sec4.8 sec4.7 sec4.5 sec4.8 sec4.6 sec4.7 sec4.7 sec4.5 sec3.5 sec4.1 sec4.0 sec3.7 sec3.4 sec3.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.7 sec4.8 sec4.4 sec4.2 sec4.6 sec4.5 sec4.3 sec4.6 sec4.4 sec4.5 sec4.5 sec4.3 sec3.3 sec3.9 sec3.8 sec3.5 sec3.2 sec3.1 sec
CO2 Emission249 g/km259 g/km247 g/km237 g/km250 g/km250 g/km250 g/km240 g/km284 g/km298 g/km314 g/km272 g/km268 g/km268 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.290.300.300.310.300.300.300.300.310.290.290.300.340.320.330.310.310.31
Fuel Economy10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (combined) | 15.5 L/100km / 15.2 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway)10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined) | 15.2 L/100km / 15.5 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway)10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway)10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 15.3 L/100km / 15.4 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway)10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 15.9 L/100km / 14.8 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway)10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 15.3 L/100km / 15.4 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 17.9 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)12.6 L/100km / 18.7 MPG (combined) | 19.2 L/100km / 12.3 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.4 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (highway)11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed289.0 km/h / 179.6 mph284.0 km/h / 176.5 mph302.0 km/h / 187.7 mph300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph282.0 km/h / 175.2 mph297.0 km/h / 184.5 mph295.0 km/h / 183.3 mph306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph304.0 km/h / 188.9 mph287.0 km/h / 178.3 mph302.0 km/h / 187.7 mph300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph330.0 km/h / 205.1 mph312.0 km/h / 193.9 mph310.0 km/h / 192.6 mph312.0 km/h / 193.9 mph312.0 km/h / 193.9 mph315.0 km/h / 195.7 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutRear-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), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveRear-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5
EngineMA1.02MA1.02MA1.01SMA1.01SMA1.02MA1.01MA1.01MA1.01SMA1.01SMA1.02MA1.01MA1.01M97.70M97.77M97.77MA1.70MA1.70MA1.70S
Engine | Bore
Engine | Compression Ratio12.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:112.5:19.0:112.0:112.2:19.8:19.8:19.8:1
Engine | Displacement3.6 L / 220.5 cu-in / 3614.0 cc3.6 L / 220.5 cu-in / 3614.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.6 L / 220.5 cu-in / 3614.0 cc3.8 L / 233.4 cu-in / 3824.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.6 L / 220.5 cu-in / 3614.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.6 L / 219.7 cu-in / 3600.0 cc3.8 L / 231.7 cu-in / 3797.0 cc3.8 L / 231.7 cu-in / 3797.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc3.8 L / 231.9 cu-in / 3800.0 cc
Engine | Power345.0 hp / 257.3 kW @ 6500 rpm345.0 hp / 257.3 kW @ 6500 rpm408.0 hp / 304.2 kW @ 7300 rpm408.0 hp / 304.2 kW @ 7300 rpm345.0 hp / 257.3 kW @ 6500 rpm385.0 hp / 287.1 kW @ 6500 rpm385.0 hp / 287.1 kW @ 6500 rpm408.0 hp / 304.2 kW @ 7300 rpm408.0 hp / 304.2 kW @ 7300 rpm345.0 hp / 257.3 kW @ 6500 rpm385.0 hp / 287.1 kW @ 6500 rpm385.0 hp / 287.1 kW @ 6500 rpm620.0 hp / 462.3 kW @ 2250-5500 rpm435.0 hp / 324.4 kW @ 7600 rpm450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7900 rpm500.0 hp / 372.8 kW @ 6000-6500 rpm500.0 hp / 372.8 kW @ 6000-6500 rpm530.0 hp / 395.2 kW @ 6250-6750 rpm
Engine | Specific Output95.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in95.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in107.4 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in107.4 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in95.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in100.7 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in101.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in107.4 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in107.4 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in95.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in101.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in101.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in172.2 hp/L / 2.8 hp/cu-in114.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in118.5 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in131.6 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in131.6 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in139.5 hp/L / 2.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
Engine | Torque370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm390 Nm / 287.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm390 Nm / 287.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm390 Nm / 287.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1950-5000 rpm650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 1950-5000 rpm700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2100-4250 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat- engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat- engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol flat-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed6-speed7-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed7-speed6-speed7-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed7-speed7-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualAutomatic PDKAutomatic PDKManualAutomaticManualAutomatic PDKAutomatic PDKManualAutomatic PDKManualManualManualManualAutomatic PDKAutomatic PDK

Production

Availability2008 ~ 20122008 ~ 20112010 ~ 20112010 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112010 ~ 20112010 ~ 20112008 ~ 20122008 ~ 20112008 ~ 20112010 ~ 20122009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20112010 ~ 2011

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