Background
The sixth generation of the legendary Porsche 911 was dubbed the 997 and introduced in 2005. It retained the previous model's basic profile but drew on the 993 for detailing. In addition, the new headlights reverted to the original bug-eye design. The interior was similarly revised, with strong links to the earlier 911 interiors while at the same time looking fresh and modern.
In February 2006, Porsche introduced the all-wheel-drive, twin-turbo powered flagship model - the 911 Turbo - at the Geneva Motor Show. The new 3.6-litre Turbo engine was derived from that of the GT3 sports-racer, featuring twin variable turbine technology (VTG) turbochargers from BorgWarner, and now developed its maximum of 473bhp at a relatively low (for a sports car) 6,000 revs, with 457lb/ft of torque available from 1,950 to 5,000rpm which gave the car acceleration of 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds.
As usual, the Turbo was styled more aggressively, with a wider body, broader rear wing, and air intakes in the front bumper and ahead of the rear wheels. Like its predecessor, the new Turbo was only available with all-wheel drive. During 2009, Porsche introduced the 997.2, which featured styling changes, revisions to the now 3.8-litre engine and the new ‘PDK’ dual clutch transmission system. The 997.2 Turbo also got an improved all-wheel-drive system. These upgrades and enhancements meant that the car could cover the 0-100 km/h dash in just a little over 3 seconds.








