Vehicle Description
The 997.2 generation Turbo is arguably one of the best modern 911s
to have been produced. Upon its release in 2006 at the Geneva Motor
Show, it was (and still is) regarded as an instant classic. It's
the last of the "small" 911s and the last generation to feature the
renowned Hans Mezger designed flat-six. The return of the bug-eye
style headlights was a welcomed change after the integrated
headlights of the 996 and struck a wonderful balance between modern
and traditional 911 styling. The extensive use of aluminum meant
that the 997 Turbo models were 90 lbs lighter than the 996
Turbo.
Porsche used the 911 GT1 based, twin-turbocharged, direct-injected
3.8-liter engine and incorporated Borg Warner turbochargers with
variable turbine geometry for the first time in a production car.
The variable vane turbochargers minimized turbo lag at low speeds
and reduced back pressure at high RPMs, making for incredibly
responsive engine characteristics across the powerband. Maximum
boost was set at 1.0 bar, resulting in 500 horsepower and 502 lb-ft
of torque. Like all of the Turbo models since the 993, it featured
an all-wheel-drive system to ensure that all as much of the flat
six's power makes it to the road as possible. For the 997
generation the all-wheel-drive system was comprehensively re-tuned,
and when paired with the PDK transmission, the Turbo was capable of
charging from 0-60mph in just over 3 seconds on its way to its 195
mph top speed.
This 2012 911 Turbo pays homage to some of the best Porsches of the
decades with a paint-to-sample paint scheme in the timeless pastel
shade of Meissen Blue, complimented by Espresso natural leather and
matching carpeting throughout the cabin and offset by a black
Alcantara headliner. The interior features heated adaptive Sport
Seats with the Porsche crest embossed on the headrests, a
SportDesign steering wheel, a SiriusXM Satellite radio tuner, and
the 7-speed PDK transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle
shifters.
The optional 19" 911 Turbo II wheels are a modern take on the
instantly-recognizable Fuchs wheels used for decades on countless
911s. The Sport Chrono package allows for 10 seconds of overboost
for a burst of additional power, while the dynamic engine mounts
and the optional limited-slip rear allow for the highest degree of
precision possible at the limits of cornering and grip.
With just 11,300 mi on the odometer, this Turbo is in impeccable
condition and perfect for those looking for a modern 911 with a
slight vintage feel with the advantage of driver assistance
technology and a powerful, reliable drive train. As an instant
classic from its release, the second generation 997 allowed for
engineers to perfect what is already an excellent 911- one that
made staunch Porsche-denouncer Jeremy Clarkson concede defeat and
sing the praises of its merits.