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MODERN CLASSICSports Car

Porsche 911 Turbo (997)

2006–2013 (997.2 Turbo S 2010–2013) · Porsche 911 Turbo (997) — Sports Car, Flat-6 Twin-Turbo, designed by Pinky Lai.

523Horsepower
196Top speed mph
2.7s0–60 mph
FLAG: Turbo S-specific total not publishedEver built

The Story

The 997 Turbo is the everyday supercar perfected — the all-wheel-drive, twin-turbo 911 that delivers genuine supercar pace with the usability of a daily driver. The 997.1 (2006) used the legendary Mezger twin-turbo flat-six (480 PS) and was the first petrol production car with variable-turbine-geometry (VTG) turbochargers, all but eliminating the old turbo lag. The 997.2 (2009) switched to a new direct-injection 3.8 (500 PS) and added the PDK gearbox. With its AWD traction, ferocious in-gear punch and Porsche build quality, the 997 Turbo can out-accelerate a GT3 in the real world, then commute home in comfort. The 997.1 is the last Mezger-engined Turbo — and a sought-after one.

The Numbers

Benchmarked against its class

523 HPPower
2.7 S0–60 mph
196 MPHTop speed
315 HP/TPower-to-weight

Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.

ENGINE · Flat-6 Twin-TurboTORQUE · 516 lb-ftWEIGHT · 3660 lbGEARBOX · 7-speed PDKDRIVE · AWD

Signature Colors

Basalt Black Metallicblack
GT Silver Metallicsilver
Carrara Whitewhite
Guards Redred
Meteor Grey Metallicgrey
Arctic Silver Metallicsilver

The Designer

Pinky Lai

Born 1951Hong Kong-bornFord of Cologne (from 1980), BMW (from 1984), then Style Porsche 1989–2014

Born in Hong Kong and trained in Rome and London, Lai is best known for the controversial-but-crucial 996 — the first 911 designed from scratch since 1964 — whose platform-sharing with the Boxster helped save the company.

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Studio Motors POV

The everyday supercar at its best — Mezger-engined (in 997.1 form), AWD, and as fast as a GT3 in the real world. A documented 997.1 manual is the connoisseur’s pick; the 997.2 and Turbo S are superb all-rounders.

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The Engine

9A1 / 9A2 flat-six (DI)

2008–present17 cars330–691 hpNaturally aspirated & twin-turbo
3.0–4.0 L
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Lineage

Where it sits in the bloodline

911 Turbo (996) (2000) 2000911 Turbo (997) 2006–2013 (997.2 Turbo S 2010–2013)THIS CAR911 Turbo (991) (2013) 2013

Market & Value

$160,700 (2011, Turbo S Coupe)Original MSRP
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What Reviewers Said About 911 Turbo (997)

“[It will] make love to your fingertips and stir your soul.”Jeremy Clarkson (Top Gear) · Top Gear · —
“The Turbo is very much king of the castle.”evo · evo (997 Turbo review) · —
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Worth Knowing About the 911 Turbo (997)

3 Things You Didn’t Know

  • 1) The 997.1 Turbo was the first petrol production car with variable-turbine-geometry (VTG) turbos — race-derived tech that slashed turbo lag. 2) The 997.1 is the LAST Mezger-engined 911 Turbo; the 997.2 (2009) moved to the new direct-injection 9A1 engine and PDK. 3) Even Jeremy Clarkson — no Porsche fan — said the 997 Turbo would 'make love to your fingertips and stir your soul.'

5 Fast Facts

  1. • 2006–2012; the everyday-supercar Turbo. • 997.1: Mezger 3.6 TT, 480 PS (VTG) → 997.2: 3.8 DI, 500 PS, PDK. • Turbo S: 530 PS. • First petrol production car with VTG turbos. • The 997.1 = the last Mezger Turbo (sought-after).

Provenance

Owners & what to look for

Famous Owners

FLAG: no documented/citable celebrity owner verified here. (Excluded rather than guessed.)

Studio Buyer’s Brief

The 997.1 (Mezger, manual available) is the enthusiast/collector pick — the last Mezger Turbo; the 997.2 adds DI power and PDK. The Turbo S (530 PS) is the apex. Verify AWD/driveline health, originality and full history. A clean, documented 997 Turbo — especially a manual 997.1 — is a brilliant, usable, appreciating modern Porsche.

Full Specifications

Make / Model
Porsche 911 Turbo (997)
Class
Sports Car
Production years
2006–2013 (997.2 Turbo S 2010–2013)
Units built
FLAG: Turbo S-specific total not published
Variants
Turbo (2006), Turbo S (2010); Coupe, Cabriolet

Engine layout
Rear
Engine
Flat-6 Twin-Turbo
Engine family
9A1 / 9A2 flat-six (DI)
Displacement
3.8L / 3800 cc

Power
523 hp
Torque
516 lb-ft
0–60 mph
2.7 s
Top speed
196 mph
Power-to-weight
315 hp/tonne · 7 lb/hp

Transmission
7-speed PDK
Drivetrain
AWD · Petrol
Curb weight
3660 lb

Questions

911 Turbo (997) FAQ

What engine does the Porsche 997 Turbo S use?

The 997 Turbo S (2010-2013) uses a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged 9A1 flat-six producing 523 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, driving all four wheels through a 7-speed PDK. It reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and tops out at 196 mph, making it one of the fastest production cars of its era.

What changed between the 997.1 Turbo and 997.2 Turbo?

The 997.1 Turbo (2006-2009) retained the Mezger engine architecture inherited from the 996 Turbo. The 997.2 Turbo (2009-2013) introduced an entirely new 3.8-litre block, dropped the Mezger lineage, added direct injection, and paired with the 7-speed PDK gearbox. Both are mechanically sound, but 997.1 Turbo collectors prize the Mezger continuity; the 997.2 Turbo S offers the highest power output of the generation.

What is a Porsche 997 Turbo S worth today?

The 997 Turbo S trades broadly in the $90,000-$150,000+ range in 2025-2026 markets. Low-mileage coupe examples can exceed $130,000; exceptional low-mile or spec-heavy cars trade above that. Values have strengthened as the 997 generation has matured into modern-classic status.

Is the 997 Turbo available with a manual gearbox?

The 997.1 Turbo (2006-2009) was offered with a 6-speed manual as well as the 5-speed Tiptronic S. The 997.2 base Turbo (2009-2013) was also available with a 6-speed manual or PDK; only the 997.2 Turbo S was PDK-only. Manual 997.1 and 997.2 Turbo coupes both command collector interest today.

Can I buy or finance a Porsche 997 Turbo through Studio Motors?

Yes. Specialist lenders can structure financing on these appreciating performance 911s.

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