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