The porsche 911 turbo was one of the unexpected stars of last years track. Compared to the italian competitors it nearly looks unobstrusive. What are the differences between the porsche pdk and. May 02, 2017 take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Transmission wise, a sixspeed manual and the automatic fivespeed tiptronic s were. The overall performance of the tiptronic s compares favorably with that of a standard porsche manual gearbox. Read book porsche 911 tiptronic vs manual porsche 997 turbo 580hp tiptronic vs 997 turbo 580hp manual 997 turbo 580 hp tiptronic camera car vs 997 turbo 580 hp manual, 50. Porsche 911 turbo tiptronic gold coast maserati alfa romeo is thrilled to present this lovely porsche 911 turbo. Used 2007 porsche 911 turbo awd for sale with photos. Used 2007 porsche 911 for sale with photos cargurus. Porsche 996 manual vs tiptronic transmission prices.
Tiptronic s optimized for vtg equipped porsche 911 turbo. Find the best used 2007 porsche 911 turbo near you. Take a closer look at the advantages of both the pdk dualclutch transmission and the manual transmission options in the porsche 911. Compared to the conventional tiptronic s automatic transmission, which was ten. When buying a car, one thing that could really influence the driving experience is the gearbox. A tiptronic to manual conversion is a hard thing to do and ultimately not a great idea so either you find what you like with a manual transmission, or you find it with tiptronic.
Porsche is not making any more 996s, so the supply of cars is limited. The porsche 997 launched in 2004 with a carrera, complete with a 321bhp 3. The dealer said everyone wanted the tiptronic but many people turned right around and traded it for a manual. With the facelift, porsche ditched the tiptronic s in favour of the new sevenspeed porsche double clutch gearbox pdk. This cared for example features heart pumping performance from a legendary 3. That means its one of the last manual 911 turbos ever built. In between these tt versions, i had several regular 911 carreras with manual and tiptronic. Despite its unassuming looks in this company, at least and automatic gearbox, any car that.
How does it drive compared with the 997, the excellent standard model. The type 996 model was the first 911 turbo with the option of tiptronic s transmission. Page 143 tiptronic s starting the engine can be started only if the. Oct 05, 2006 it is no surprise that porsche s tiptronic electronically controlled automatic transmission is good, but it is a surprise to learn that it makes the 2007 911 turbo quicker down the drag strip. The mighty 911 turbo returns with a blistering 480 horsepower and a 3. Ever since we dumped the clutch at 4000 rpm in the latest, 997based, 480hp 911 turbo, weve been keeping the tiptronic porsche speak for automatic version in the back of our mind.
Ever since we dumped the clutch at 4000 rpm in the latest, 997based, 480hp 911 turbo, weve been keeping the tiptronic porschespeak for automatic version in the back of our mind. The tiptronic s transmission sucks the life out of this sporty car. The 2007 porsche 911 comes in four main trim levels. Porsche 996 carrera manual vs tiptronic prices porsche. Page 2 the orientation guides in the owners manual are porsche, the porsche crest, 911, pccb, pcm, highlighted in yellow. Toupeeripping is how a colleague described the acceleration figure claimed by porsche for its stunning 911 turbo cabriolet.
A tiptronictomanual conversion is a hard thing to do and ultimately not a great idea so either you find what you like with a. If i was to buy a 911, should i go for a tiptronic. I was really dissapointed with the transmission on my boxster s, this was one of the main failures twice, and i am getting fed up crawling in traffic to get into work so the tiptronic may be the way to go. Porsche 911 turbo 997 tiptronic vs porsche 911 carrera 2s manual 997. I think the 911 turbo will always be a desirable car. The porsche 996 is the internal designation for the 911 model manufactured from 1997 to 2006. All 911s come standard with a sixspeed manual transmission, while all trims except the gt3 also offer a fivespeed tiptronic automatic as an option. It is no surprise that porsches tiptronic electronically controlled automatic transmission is good, but it is a surprise to learn that it makes the 2007 911 turbo quicker down the drag strip. Just your average, everyday, 480horsepower, awd missile that gives a lot and asks little in return.
My gut feel is the manual and pdk will do much better long term. In 2000, porsche introduced the 996 turbo, equipped with a fourwheeldrive system and a 3. Pdk, psm and tequipment are registered trade marks and the distinctive shapes of porsche auto overall. Everything you should know about the porsche 997 turbo can be.
As soon as i climbed behind the wheel of porsches iconic 911 turbo for the first time, strapped into a helmet and poised to jet away from the pit lane of the legendary. With the sixspeed manual transmission, porsche says, the 2007. One reason for the 2007 porsche 911 turbos quicker acceleration with tiptronic s automatic transmission is the optimized interaction with the turbocharged engine and the new porsche traction management ptm allwheeldrive system. As an optional extra, the porsche ceramic composite brakes pccb were offered. One reason for the 2007 porsche 911 turbo s quicker acceleration with tiptronic s automatic transmission is the optimized interaction with the turbocharged engine and the new porsche traction management ptm allwheeldrive system. The new taycan search inventory build your porsche car configurator find a dealer compare models. Starting in 2008, porsche offered an optional pdk in the 911 carrera and the 911 carrera s. Nov 01, 2006 ever since we dumped the clutch at 4000 rpm in the latest, 997based, 480hp 911 turbo, weve been keeping the tiptronic porsche speak for automatic version in the back of our mind. Our test car weighed 3584 pounds, a 70pound penalty compared with the manual.
The porsche 911 turbo tiptronic 997 has a turbocharged six cylinders flat longitudinal rear engine providing a maximum torque of 680 nm available from 2100 rpm and a maximum power outpup of 480 ps available at 6000 rpm transmitted to the 19 inch allwheel drive by an automatic 5 speed gearbox. Dec 12, 2018 the 911 turbo was definitely no compromise then, as it was only offered with four driven wheels. It has undergone continuous development, though the basic concept has remained unchanged. I know it seems like its the in topic to be discussing on the. Under normal conditions, the impeller on the back of the crankshaft spun the fluid against the turbine, and thence the gears. View and download porsche 911 turbo owners manual online. The tip and its successor the tip 2 were traditional automatics with a torque converter and electronic lockup.
A pair of familiar powerhouses rejoins the porsche 911 family for 2007. Porsche dualclutch transmission is becoming even more popular. Furthermore, the automatic launches without much wheelspin. On a weekday morning, even the fastest accelerating production convertible in australia can take an hour to get from the harbour bridges southern approaches to the f3 turn off. This is instantly apparent on the instrument cluster with its analogue rev counter and two highresolution displays, whose virtual instruments show all the essential vehicle information. Search over 7,000 listings to find the best local deals. Read on to find out more about the pros and the cons with each gearbox. Introduced in september 1964 by porsche ag of stuttgart, germany. The base 911 carrera comes with 18inch wheels, full power accessories, a trip computer, leather seating.
Considering market price for this year of 911 turbo is hovering. Ever since we dumped the clutch at 4000 rpm in the latest, 997based, 480hp 911 turbo, weve been keeping the tiptronic porschespeak for. Im wondering what porsche enthusiasts think of 996 series turbo cars and carrera 4s future values. Find the best selection of preowned porsche 911 turbo for sale in the us. How expensive was it to own a cheap porsche 911 996 turbo.
Used 2007 porsche 911 turbo awd for sale with photos cargurus. Tiptronic vs pdk vs manual future value ownership and. The result is a synthesis of manual and automatic shifting. Pistonheads gassing station porsche 911 carrera gt. The porsche 911 turbo is one of the easiest supercars to live with in daily use. Equipped with the latest optional tiptronic s transmission, the car is 0. A classic high performance sports car with exceptional handling and braking characteristics, the porsche 911 carrera is best purchased with the standard 6 speed manual transmission. It has a rearmounted flatsix engine and all round independent suspension. Whilst i enjoy driving manual recreationally i find them tedious in traffic day to day car would be driven day to day plus for fun on weekends.
Next 911 gt3 reportedly will be a turbo, pdkonly car. With the manual transmission, it should stop our clocks in about 3. Achleitner, how long before the 911 turbo finally gets a dsgtype. Search from 153 porsche 911 cars for sale, including a used 2007 porsche 911 gt3 coupe, a used 2007 porsche 911 gt3 rs coupe, and a used 2007 porsche 911 turbo. Manual transmission cosmosc4s, psymon, ecostellodo, wwlee, rbsf123, kuhan do you prefer a manual gearbox or a tiptronic. The new taycan search inventory build your porsche car configurator find a. Oct 07, 2003 if i was to buy a 911, should i go for a tiptronic. We have 26 2007 porsche 911 turbo vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 26 personal use cars. Porsche 997 is the internal designation for the porsche 911 sports car manufactured and sold by german manufacturer porsche between 2004 as model year 2005 and 2012. The porsche 997 turbo with sixspeed manual transmission requires 3. Page 143 tiptronic s starting the engine can be started only if the brake pedal the porsche tiptronic is a fivespeed transmission with an automatic and a manual selection is depressed and the selector lever is in position p or n.