This is the last 911 that, for what it was, is actually kind of slow. Heavier than the previous 996.2, while only having 5 hp more. That tiptronic version didn't really help it either.
Porsche 911 Carrera (997) specs
| Price in Europe | €75,200 - €87,647 |
| Price in US | $70,065 - $79,295 |
| Car type | Coupe |
| Curb weight | 1395-1481 kg (3075-3265 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 4.46 m (176 in) long, 1.81 m (71 in) wide, 1.31 m (52 in) high |
| Wheelbase | 2.35 m (93 in) |
| Years built | 2004 - 2008 |
| Origin country | Germany |
| Gas mileage | 16.6-8.8 l/100 km (14-27 mpg US / 17-32 mpg UK) |
| CO2 emissions | 229 g/km |
| Views | 50.5k |
Lap times
Acceleration (mph)
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 9.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 28.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.8 s @ 109.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.4 s |
General performance
| Top speed | 291 kph (181 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.7 kph (43.9 mph) |
| 600ft slalom | 112.5 kph (69.9 mph) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | B6, 24 valve |
| Displacement | 3.6 l (220 ci) |
| Power | 325 ps (321 bhp / 239 kw) @ 6800 rpm |
| Torque | 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) @ 4250 rpm |
| Power / liter | 90 ps (89 hp) |
| Power / weight | 222 ps (219 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 253 Nm (187 lb-ft) / t |
| Efficiency | 23 PS per l/100 km |
| Power / €5000 | 20 ps |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual or Tiptronic |
| Layout | rear engine, rear wheel drive |
Braking distance
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 130 m (427 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (464 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (150 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 93 m (306 ft) |
Rolling acceleration
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.3 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 5.3 s |
| 45 - 65 mph | 2.2 s |
Interior noise
| Noise @ idle | 52 dB |
| Noise @ 50 kph | 64 dB |
| Noise @ 80 kph | 69 dB |
| Noise @ 100 kph | 70 dB |
| Noise @ 120 kph | 73 dB |
| Noise @ 130 kph | 75 dB |
| Noise @ 160 kph | 79 dB |
| Noise @ 180 kph | 80 dB |
911 Carrera competition
Viking 14y ago
Laguna Seca lap time 1:51.8 driven by Neil Chirico for Motor Trend. From a comparison test in May 2006 issue, here is a link: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/luxury/112_0604_luxury_sports_car_comparison/viewall.html
Porsche Werks 15y ago
1/4 mile time - 12.8 @ 109mph
caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/coupes/2005_chevrolet_corvette_z51_vs_porsche_911_carrera_comparison_test
phavyarden 15y ago
They better do that way. If they don't, i sure that would buy a ticket to USA and kill Ralph Gilles. lol
Just a joke :p
phavyarden 15y ago
Yes it's a new brand car, but since the 996 series came out. The 911 haven't change pretty much. I would have liked a more radical appearance for this new gen.
FastestLaps 15y ago
It looks familiar - the optics are almost the same but the proportions are very different. Much wider and longer. Every panel of the body is brand new. It is a 100% brand new car.
phavyarden 15y ago
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/17/official-2012-porsche-911-images-spill-onto-the-internet/
I'm dissapointed, i was expecting a more radical facelift for the 991 Series.
Anonymous 17y ago
caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/coupes/2005_chevrolet_corvette_z51_vs_porsche_911_carrera_comparison_test
12.8 sec@ 109 mph
top speed 181 mph
Allfred leto 18y ago
thats odd how did the generation 911 996 carrera lap the hockenhiem short quicker than the current 911 997 carrera
Andrew heyman 18y ago
awwww what i dondt care waht direction the track goes but the 911 997 carrera is no where near as quick as the 911 997 turbo the 911 turbo got 1.30secs at willow springs so how the hell could a 911 carrera get 1.29secs at willow springs i mean the 911 turbo is lighter and more powerful so i think the person drivin the 911 turbo wasnt very good because 911 turbo could probably get a quicker time than the gtr at willow springs with a better driver
Heyhuub 19y ago
1/4 mile time - 13.0 sec
