Porsche 997 Buyers Guide

Enhancing your Porsche 997 Turbo

In the tradition of powerful Porsche sport cars, the Porsche 997 is the proud successor of the 996, which ceased production in 2004. Also known as Porsche Carrera, and part of the long going 911 family, the 997 started with two models, the Carrera and the Carrera S, all-wheel drive models like the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S being added one year later, in November 2005. Later, Porsche presented the Targa, Turbo , GT3 and GT2 line of models.  The body styles available for the 997 line of sports cars include either a 2 door coupe or a 2 door convertible, and you can choose between a rear wheel drive or an all wheel drive layout, with a 3.6L H6 to 3.8L H6 engine. The faster car of the 997 line seems to be the Turbo version, as it can accelerate 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds if equipped with the manual transmission, and in 3.7 seconds if using the Tiptronic S transmission option. Some tests by motoring magazines like Motor Trend managed to get a time of 3.2 seconds for a 60 mph speed, which places the 997 Turbo even before the Porsche Carerra GT. The official top speed is of 193 mph (311 km/h).

The price is of about 0,000 for the normal Porsche Turbo and slightly higher for the Turbo Cabriolet version, which comes at about 0,000. Both models are equipped with the same 3.6L dry sump engine that develops around 470 HP (350kW).

This can be taken even further if you choose to install a 997 turbo exhaust, which can add up to 30 hp to your engine, automatically upgrading the car’s performances, like the top speed or acceleration factors, while adding that particular power sound that makes everybody turn around when you drive down the street.

If you choose a quality crafted 997 turbo exhaust (like the ones offered by VividRacing.com and such), you can also be sure the looks of your car won’t be altered, as these polished stainless steel exhausts are made to fit perfectly.

If interested in this addition just visit VividRacing, and if you are curious to know more about turbo kits (for different car models), try Greddy.

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