New for 2007 Porsche 911

The 2007 Porsche 911 adds the all-new 911 Turbo and GT3 to its lineup. Highlighted by a 415-horsepower 3.6-liter boxer six-cylinder engine, the GT3 is mated to a six-speed manual with 0 to 62 mph time of 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph. Riding on standard 19-inch light-alloy “GT3 Design” wheels, the GT3 comes standard with on-demand Traction Control that’s derived from the Carrera GT. The 911 Turbo is powered by a 480-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter boxer engine producing 460 lb-ft of torque. With a redesigned electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system, the 911 Turbo can be had with a six-speed manual or the optional Tiptronic S which can accelerate quicker the manual, a first for Porsche. Both the GT3 and 911 Turbo is fitted with the Porsche Active Suspension Management that offers setup modes of Normal and Sports. The Sports mode is a firmer setup and features a Sport button that can boost torque and engine power. The optional Sports Chrono Package in the 911 Turbo features the Sports button that temporarily boosts turbocharger pressure for up to 10 seconds by 2.9 psi, increasing torque by 45 lb-ft.
The beauty of 911 Turbo is the combination of astonishing speed and handling with an easily livable manner. It satisfies the definition of super sports cars and grand tourers simultaneously. Apart from the recent Ferrari 599GTB, I can't think of any other cars have such achievement.

The 997 Turbo is very fast, no question. There are not many cars on this planet can do 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds and 0-100mph under 9 seconds. Ferrari F430 can. Lamborghini Gallardo cannot. Even the mighty 959 supercar is eclipsed by it, although you might ask why the Turbo took 20 years of development to do so.

Porsche's twin-turbo flat-six is very different from its rivals' naturally-aspirated V8 or V10. It sounds subdued, even too quiet for a sports car. But it generates massive torque from very low rpm and carry on until 6000rpm. The wide power band means you don't need to rev it to deliver performance. The VTG turbochargers have virtually no lag. The boxer engine runs smoothly. It does not appear to have any temper, just work quietly and efficiently to push the car forward. No doubt it is a German product.

Handling can be summarized in a few words: massive grip, fool-proof traction, first-class braking, excellent body control and composure. For sure, 911 Turbo is not a lightweight, but it hides its weight very well. Its compact size is a strong card in narrow twisties. Its strong brakes are confidence inspiring, as is the accurate and meaty steering. Rearward weight bias seems totally irrelevant to its excellent dynamic balance, thanks to the 40 years of experience of tuning its suspensions, tires and traction system. Yes, its handling is not as sharp as GT3, but its cornering prowess is equally high and definitely more secured, thanks to the clever 4-wheel-drive system. On wet surfaces or roads you are not familiar with, the Turbo is always the best companion to go with.
On the other hand, the 911 Turbo is also a very comfortable grand tourer. Its PASM adaptive suspensions has the choice of comfort mode and sport mode to suit different purposes. In comfort mode, ride compliance can shame many high-performance grand tourers such as BMW M6 and Aston DB9.

Then there is a spacious cabin, the luxury features (power seats and windows, climate control, sound and navigation system, leather upholstery) and plenty of luggage space (in case you fold down the dog seats). The Turbo is a comfortable long-distance GT.
That said, there is something missing in the car – emotion. Compare to Ferrari F430 or Lamborghini Gallardo, the Porsche turbocharged flat-6 is too civilized in the way it sings and the way it responds to throttle input. It is therefore less inspiring to drive. Ditto the 4WD handling, which is probably too safe. Remove some understeer and add some more feel to the steering will bring more excitement. But then you know Porsche has already got such car – GT3.
As we always know, for pure driving pleasure there is no replacement to a naturally aspirated engine and rear-wheel drive.


PORCHE Active Suspension Management, with normal and sport settings, is standard. A spoiler rises out of the rear body work to reduce lift at high speeds. The convertible's drag coefficient is remarkably low at just 0.31. Two-tone 19-inch alloy wheels show the world the 911 Turbo means business. Like other 911 convertibles, the soft-top roof can be lowered in just 20 seconds at the touch of a button. A standard detachable wind deflector reduces turbulence and noise in the passenger compartment at high speeds, while a lightweight aluminum hard-top is an option. Many interior amenities come standard including automatic climate control, an on-board computer, HomeLink system and 12-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system.Buy used porche 911 here.