GFerg

New 997 Turbo absoutely SMOKES the 996 Turbo on the track?
4/27/2006

If anyone hasn't read the article in Excellence magazine, it is a pretty big eye opener in terms of the advances made on the 997TT.

The new model absolutely fried the 996 version at Porsche's test track.

In addition to that, the Nurburgring times for the 997TT are 7:49 with the standard rubber and when tested with Michelin Sport Cup Pilot's it was 7:42 (faster than Rohrl's time in the 996 GT3 RS and .06 off his time in the CGT)Tiptronic 0-62 in 3.7 seconds (manual 3.9). CGT type numbers.

DSG gearbox is still months away.

133 bhp per liter with 126 lb-ft torque per liter (139 lb-ft in over boost) available to all 4 wheels with a 100 millisecond power transfer. Full torque available at 2100 rpm. Driver comments on the new model version's ability to literally slam and pin you in the seat from a dead start at full throttle.

Sounds like whatever they were doing up there in Stuttgart the past few years produced a very scary car.

http://www.autospies.com/article/ind...&categoryId=21

GFerg

For quick comparison purposes...


Nurburgring times:

997TT(Sport Cup tires) - 7:42
997TT(stock tires) - 7:49
Gallardo - 7:52
F430 - 7:55
F360 CS - 7:56
Corvette C6 Z06 - 7:56

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

many people dont understand the performance capabilites of a variable geometry turbo, no way it would achieve full torque at 2100 rpm without this type of turbo

T0ked

iTrader: (2)

Variable geometry turbo... didn't know Porche was implementing this, but the name can easily make one appreciate the potential benefits of the technology. All I have to say is WOW!

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

they also have a quasi SH-AWD, the electromagnetic clutch for its AWD system controls the power delivered to the back wheels, but its not to the extent of the RLs where theres one clutch controls each of the rear wheels

this was posted a while back, but for those who havent seen (best flash presentation ive ever seen)
http://www.porsche.com/all/masterwerk/usa.aspx

1loudLX

I love Porsche. Ill take one please! Or two, one coupe one convertible.

And yeah the Masterwerk flash is one of the best presentations ive seen too. I liked the new GT3 flash also.

Richie

This car is the best daily driver you can get!!!

DrDrilZ

From the MT Review:

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo
as tested by Motor Trend with an AUTOMATIC transmission (which can supposedly snap off shifts faster than the 6-speed):

0-60: 3.2 seconds
1/4mi: 11.4sec@120.5mph
Base Price: $122,900
...and it'll rumble about politely in the snow with your two kids strapped safely in the back.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

i thought the 911 was a 2 seater only

LexusChris

iTrader: (1)

Actually it has somewhat of a back seat SC430 type, most third row of SUV type, tight and nearly impossible to fit someone in.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

that's unbelivable time, and like rich said, that's a daily driver too!!!!!!!!! damn.... what a car to have....

the other day we saw a 997 and i asked my wife if she has the money would she want one. she was like "of course, that's a beautiful ride!"

boy i am in trouble