Phil Sacramento 95 993

Can the X51 package be installed by the dealer after purchase, or does it have to be installed at the factory with the initial build?

996toomey

Yes it can be installed after at the dealer, but it is a major job and if you want it I would wait until it is available as an option. I almost had the kit installed on my 02 996 but decided against it. The cost for labor on my 996 was about 3K.

MJones

the X51 Powerkit feature increases output of the 3.8-liter, flat-six cylinder Carrera S engine from 355 to 381 horsepower and peak torque from 295 to 306 ft. lbs., making it the most powerful non-turbocharged engine yet offered in a Porsche 911 production car for North America. Distinguished by its carbon fiber air cleaner housing, the X51 Powerkit boosts performance through a series of engine enhancements including a larger throttle body, optimized intake airflow, cylinder heads and exhaust manifold modifications, changes in the control unit, and the inclusion of a sport exhaust system. The result produces a 0 to 60 mph time of a quick 4.4 seconds and a top track speed of an impressive 186 mph.

GT3BB

Is there any price figures available here in the US. The Euro price is $10,400. Would that put it at around $12,000 if it sells for the same price?

Sanjeevan

So, all of a sudden the 997S without X51 is a redundant model in the 997 line up. Unless you really want the 3.8l motor and 19" wheels.

996toomey

Anyone have an idea when we will know if the x51 package will be an available option. Now that 06 base prices are out has anyone seen the 06 U.S. order guide?

TIA

jumper5836

the X51 package should be standard equipment. What a rip

danoberer

I agree with jumper...make 381 hp standard on the S...or better yet make the 997s with x51 hp the standard 911. Then the 911 would destroy just about everything remotely similar in price. Yet another example of Porsche upselling us for $$$$$$$$$$$.

PogueMoHone

The problem with the X51 package is that it adds no " $ value" to the car.

Based upon X50 and X51 996s trade-ins there was no dealer allowance for this option. That makes it very, very expensive. I enjoyed the X51 package, but had I known it added no value, I would have lived without it.

996toomey

Agree with Colm. If X51 bought car needs to be a keeper because you will never see the money again. I for one would pay for it if available but plan on keeping car at least 5 years.

Riz

Slightly off topic but will the 996 X51 package fit a regular 997 carrera since the engine is the same. If so then where can I get 996 X51 kit and how much?

996toomey

I do not think the 996 X51 will work on a 997. Specifically built for 02 or newer 996 with 6 speed. There is one available in the states that was ordered for a customer and never picked up. The dealer stocked it unbelievable for a$8500. list part. I think it was Hoehn in the Bay area of CA that had it. If interested PM me and I will see if I can find my notes I almost bought it from them.

Riz

thanks 996toomey: I'm only interested in it if it will work on 997

996toomey

Your welcome. You know would be less expensive to just get a S model. The X51 for 996 bumps the HP to 345 and the S has 355.

Riz

Problem is that I already bought a regular 997. I also have a GT3. The 997 is my regular use street car.