Find the best used 2007 porsche 911 turbo near you. The overall performance of the tiptronic s compares favorably with that of a standard porsche manual gearbox. The dealer said everyone wanted the tiptronic but many people turned right around and traded it for a manual. Tiptronic vs pdk vs manual future value ownership and. 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. Equipped with the latest optional tiptronic s transmission, the car is 0. When buying a car, one thing that could really influence the driving experience is the gearbox. Despite its unassuming looks in this company, at least and automatic gearbox, any car that. 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. 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.
The type 996 model was the first 911 turbo with the option of tiptronic s transmission. All 911s come standard with a sixspeed manual transmission, while all trims except the gt3 also offer a fivespeed tiptronic automatic as an option. Page 143 tiptronic s starting the engine can be started only if the. The porsche 997 turbo with sixspeed manual transmission requires 3. Toupeeripping is how a colleague described the acceleration figure claimed by porsche for its stunning 911 turbo cabriolet.
The porsche 997 launched in 2004 with a carrera, complete with a 321bhp 3. In between these tt versions, i had several regular 911 carreras with manual and tiptronic. The 2007 porsche 911 comes in four main trim levels. Pdk sales are currently usurping the manual choice across the 991generations carrera range as its currently the only 911 where youre even given the choice and for good reason, too. Transmission wise, a sixspeed manual and the automatic fivespeed tiptronic s were. Considering market price for this year of 911 turbo is hovering. This cared for example features heart pumping performance from a legendary 3. 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. A pair of familiar powerhouses rejoins the porsche 911 family for 2007. A tiptronictomanual conversion is a hard thing to do and ultimately not a great idea so either you find what you like with a. Furthermore, the automatic launches without much wheelspin. I think the 911 turbo will always be a desirable car. My gut feel is the manual and pdk will do much better long term. The porsche 996 is the internal designation for the 911 model manufactured from 1997 to 2006.
What are the differences between the porsche pdk and. Starting in 2008, porsche offered an optional pdk in the 911 carrera and the 911 carrera s. Our test car weighed 3584 pounds, a 70pound penalty compared with the manual. Ever since we dumped the clutch at 4000 rpm in the latest, 997based, 480hp 911 turbo, weve been keeping the tiptronic porschespeak for. That means its one of the last manual 911 turbos ever built. I know it seems like its the in topic to be discussing on the. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. 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. 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. Used 2007 porsche 911 turbo awd for sale with photos. 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. With the manual transmission, it should stop our clocks in about 3. 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. Used 2007 porsche 911 turbo awd for sale with photos cargurus. The mighty 911 turbo returns with a blistering 480 horsepower and a 3. Without the turbo boost, the tiptronic was slow, sluggish and very disappointing. 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. Find the best selection of preowned porsche 911 turbo for sale in the us. The porsche 911 pronounced nine eleven or in german.
Just your average, everyday, 480horsepower, awd missile that gives a lot and asks little in return. Read on to find out more about the pros and the cons with each gearbox. Dec 12, 2018 the 911 turbo was definitely no compromise then, as it was only offered with four driven wheels. Achleitner, how long before the 911 turbo finally gets a dsgtype. Search over 7,000 listings to find the best local deals. 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. Im wondering what porsche enthusiasts think of 996 series turbo cars and carrera 4s future values. Porsche 911 turbo 997 tiptronic vs porsche 911 carrera 2s manual 997. Used 2007 porsche 911 for sale with photos cargurus. Pistonheads gassing station porsche 911 carrera gt. We have 26 2007 porsche 911 turbo vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 26 personal use cars. Under normal conditions, the impeller on the back of the crankshaft spun the fluid against the turbine, and thence the gears. 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. The new taycan search inventory build your porsche car configurator find a dealer compare models.
In 2000, porsche introduced the 996 turbo, equipped with a fourwheeldrive system and a 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. The base 911 carrera comes with 18inch wheels, full power accessories, a trip computer, leather seating. Jan 22, 2017 porsche 996 manual vs tiptronic transmission prices. 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. As an optional extra, the porsche ceramic composite brakes pccb were offered. Page 2 the orientation guides in the owners manual are porsche, the porsche crest, 911, pccb, pcm, highlighted in yellow. 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. How does it drive compared with the 997, the excellent standard model. The tip and its successor the tip 2 were traditional automatics with a torque converter and electronic lockup. Manual transmission cosmosc4s, psymon, ecostellodo, wwlee, rbsf123, kuhan do you prefer a manual gearbox or a tiptronic. 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.
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 italian competitors it nearly looks unobstrusive. 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. How expensive was it to own a cheap porsche 911 996 turbo. Next 911 gt3 reportedly will be a turbo, pdkonly car. Porsche 996 carrera manual vs tiptronic prices porsche. 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.
If i was to buy a 911, should i go for a tiptronic. Just wondering what tbe forum readers think the mpact on future resale values will look like for tiptronic vs pdk vs manual. Pdk, psm and tequipment are registered trade marks and the distinctive shapes of porsche auto overall. Find out which one is the fastest and best gearbox. Everything you should know about the porsche 997 turbo can be. With the facelift, porsche ditched the tiptronic s in favour of the new sevenspeed porsche double clutch gearbox pdk. The result is a synthesis of manual and automatic shifting. Introduced in september 1964 by porsche ag of stuttgart, germany. 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. Porsche is not making any more 996s, so the supply of cars is limited. It has undergone continuous development, though the basic concept has remained unchanged. Oct 07, 2003 if i was to buy a 911, should i go for a tiptronic.
With the sixspeed manual transmission, porsche says, the 2007. Porsche 911 turbo tiptronic gold coast maserati alfa romeo is thrilled to present this lovely porsche 911 turbo. Porsche dualclutch transmission is becoming even more popular. The new taycan search inventory build your porsche car configurator find a. 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. Compared to the conventional tiptronic s automatic transmission, which was ten. The porsche 911 turbo is one of the easiest supercars to live with in daily use. 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. The porsche 911 turbo was one of the unexpected stars of last years track. Tiptronic s optimized for vtg equipped porsche 911 turbo. Is a porsche 997 best suited for a manual gearbox or a tiptronic automatic gearbox. It has a rearmounted flatsix engine and all round independent suspension. Porsche 996 manual vs tiptronic transmission prices.