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Default 997 :: Professional Reviews
Hi folks,

I've assembled a list of professional reviews (magazines, etc.) of various 997.1 and 997.2 cars, grouped below as follows:

General
  • Books
  • 997 Broad Overviews and General Buyers Guides
997.1 Carreras
  • 997.1 Carreras in General
  • 997.1 Carrera Coupes
  • 997.1 Carrera Targas & Cabriolets
  • Modified 997.1 Carreras
997.2 Carreras
  • 997.2 Carreras in General
  • 997.2 Carrera Coupes
  • 997.2 Carrera Targas, Cabriolets & Speedsters
  • Modified 997.2 Carreras
  • 997.2 Miscellaneous
Turbos
  • 997.x Turbos in General
  • 997.1 Turbos
  • 997.2 Turbos
  • Modified 997 Turbos
GT Models
  • 997.x GT3s
  • 997.x GT2s
  • Multiple 997 GT3/GT2 Models
  • Modified 997 GT3/GT2 Models
  • Factory Racecars


If the tests included their own independent performance measurements (not just repeating the official numbers from Porsche), I added them to the attached tables.

I'm sure I've missed some reviews. So if you know of any professional reviews that should be added, please share (including the link), and I'll update this post accordingly.

Last updated: February 28th, 2024


Books

Grant Neal - "The Definitive Guide to Porsche 997 series 911"
  • Covers all of the .1 and .2 models (Carreras, Turbos, etc.)
  • Only available as a Kindle book
    • But worth the ~$20 (~£15) cost in my opinion...
Adrian Streather - "Porsche 997 2004-2012 (Essential Companion)"
  • Covers all of the .1 and .2 models (Carreras, Turbos, etc.)
  • However... this 997 book doesn't seem to be his best example based on these notes
    • There was errors in the specs, wrong diagrams, etc.
    • While Streather has done some really excellent books in the past (e.g. the 964 and 993 books), I can't recommend this edition based on the above findings
Jake Raby - "997 Torque Book"

997 Broad Overviews and General Buyers Guides

Broader articles/videos that may cover multiple models (Carreras, Turbos, etc.), used price analysis, etc. For more model and/or generation specific articles/videos (including model specific buyers guides), see the sections below.
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997.1 Carreras in General

997.1 Carrera Buyer's Guides / Overviews
  • Elferspot - General (if not very detailed) overview of the 997.1 Carrera - https://www.elferspot.com/en/magazin...re-buying-one/
    • November 2018
  • TheBruce (Rennlist) - 997.1 Definitive Buyers Guide - https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ers-guide.html
    • Excellent community-developed Buyer's Guide for the 997.1 Carrera models
    • June 2019
  • Porsche Club of America - Where does the 997.1 fit in the Porsche 911 market? - https://www.pca.org/news/where-does-...che-911-market
    • October 2020
  • Friends Green Porsche - Discusses common 997.1 issues as they prep some C2S examples for sale - YouTube
    • Things like PASM dampers getting overly soft (the 'trampoline' demo at 4m32s was cool to see), IMS replacement on very early 997 models, etc.
    • November 2020
  • Wheeler Dealers - Show the process of repairing a 997.1 C2 with Bore Scoring - YouTube
    • The team purchased a used 997.1 C2 with engine knocking for £15K
    • They dropped and inspected the engine, and found bore scoring
    • Took it to Hartech for engine disassembly, and cylinder replacement
    • First broadcast in October 2021 per IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15716234/
  • CarGurus UK - Compares a late 996.2 Carrera (6MT) vs. an early 997.1 Carrera (6MT) as a buyer's "first" 911 - YouTube
    • Aimed at those looking at cars in the £20-£35K range (at the time of publication)
    • August 2022
  • Rennthusiast - Guest Nathan Metz (Owner, Columbia Valley Luxury Cars) walks through his PPI process on a 2007 C4S Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
    • March 2023


997.1 Carrera Coupes

997.1 Carrera Coupe Reviews
997.1 Carrera and Carrera S Coupe Reviews
997.1 Carrera S Coupe Reviews
997.1 Carrera 4/4S reviews

997.1 Carrera Targas & Cabriolets

997.1 Targa reviews
997.1 Carrera Cabriolet reviews
997.1 Carrera S Cabriolet reviews

Modified 997.1 Carreras
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  • Excellence - Two articles featuring a supercharged 997.1 C2S Coupe (6MT) built by Synergy Racing
  • Carfection - 997.1 CSR by RPM Technik (6MT) - Two separate reviews...
    1. Alex Goy looks at how RPM Technik got started, and reviews this modified 997.1 Carrera S starting at the 3m48s mark - YouTube
      • September 2014
    2. Henry Catchpole reviews a newer variant known as Snakebite - YouTube
  • The Smoking Tire - Modified 997.1 C4S Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
    • Matt Farah does one of his signature "One Takes" on a modified 2006 C4S owned by Rennlist member qikqbn
    • Apart from Engine mods (intake, plenum, etc.), there were also exterior modifications to make it look similar to a 997.2 (front bumper, rear LED lights)
    • February 2016
  • Motive Video (Australia) - They purchased a bog-standard 997.1 C2 Coupe (Tiptronic) with 103K miles in 2020 for $58K AUD (~$40K USD), and made the following videos:
    • Introduction, and the first round of mods (wheels, tires, tint, infotainment, gundo-hack, coilovers, side-stripes) - YouTube
    • Dyno-testing stock vs. various intake mods (filter, plenum, GT3 throttle body, CAI) - YouTube
    • Misha Design Ducktail & Rennline GT3 vent/smile - YouTube
    • Dyno-testing exhaust mods - YouTube
  • Supercar Driver - 997.1 CSR Snakebite by RPM Technik (6MT) - YouTube
    • See also Henry Catchpole's review above
    • February 2021


997.2 Carreras in General
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  • Motormouth - Discusses the 997.2 used market in early 2021 - YouTube
    • January 2021
  • Friends Green Porsche - They're a 996/997 specialist in the UK, and have produced 2 videos specific to the 997.2 Carreras
    1. Inspection/service process before putting a 997.2 C2S (PDK) on sale - YouTube
      • Breaking the rules as this is not exactly an unbiased video, but it's a genuinely interesting tour of inspecting/servicing a 75K mile 997.2 before putting it on sale
      • It was then advertised for sale at £37K - https://www.friendsgreenporsche.com/...-carrera-s-pdk
      • May 2021
    2. Refreshing a 2009 65K mile 997.2 C4S PDK Cabriolet - YouTube
      • 997.2 cars are getting to an age and mileage where they need more and more service/maintenance
      • Using a 2009 65K mile 997.2 C4S PDK Cab as an example, FGP walks through the typical area that need work (AC condensers, struts, PDK service, etc.)
      • Side note... was filmed during the record UK heatwave in July 2022
      • July 2022
  • Elferspot - 997.2 Carrera Buyer's Guide - https://www.elferspot.com/en/magazin...7-2-carrera-s/
    • January 2022
  • Porsche Club of America - 997.2 Buyers Guide - YouTube
    • Vu Nguyen, Diane Sullenberger and Nathan Merz held a ~1 hr live session on the 997.2 Carrera models
    • They used Diane's GTS as an example
    • October 2022


997.2 Carrera Coupes

997.2 Carrera reviews
997.2 Carrera S reviews
  • Auto Motor und Sport - C2S Coupe (PDK) at the Nurburgring - http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/s...e-1041459.html (Deadlink)
    • As of December 2019, the above link isn't working, but won't delete for now incase it's restored in the future
    • Here's what the article did contain...
      • Auto Motor und Sport have lapped cars at Nürburgring Nordschleife for many years - https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...en/supertests/
      • Until 2015, laps were mostly set by veteran 'Ring master Horst von Saurma, then Christian Gebhardt took over
      • Horst lapped the Nurburgring in a 997.2 C2S PDK in 7m50s with the following specs:
        • Michelin Pilot Sport Cup N0 tires, PCCB brakes, PDK, Sport Chrono Plus
      • Per Chris Harris' review in 997 Miscellaneous below, Porsche said the lap time of a 997.2 C2S w/PDK on stock tires is 7m58s
      • April 2008
  • Motor (Australia) - 997.2 C2S Coupe (6MT) & C2S Cabriolet (PDK) - https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/...-classic-motor
    • August 2008
  • CAR Magazine - C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
    • Posted to YouTube in 2011, but the review probably happened sometime during 2008
  • Garage419 - C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • MotorWeek - C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
    • Recorded an unusually high ĵ mile trap speed of 117 mph
    • April 2009
  • Car and Driver - C2S Coupe (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...trumented-test
    • June 2009
  • Wheels (Australia) - 997.2 C2S Coupe (PDK) - https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/...-911-carrera-s
    • July 2009
  • Autoweek - C2S Coupe (6MT) - http://autoweek.com/article/car-revi...aw-drivers-log
    • December 2009
  • Jalopnik - C2S Coupe (PDK) - http://jalopnik.com/5504443/2010-por...-s-first-drive
    • March 2010
  • Fifth Gear - C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Top Gear - James May compares his 997.2 C2S to Richard Hammond's 997.1 C2S - YouTube
    • October 2011
  • Driver's Republic - Group test with C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
    • Test also included Nissan GT-R (DCT), Audi R8 V8 (6MT) and Aston Martin V8 Vantage (auto-clutch)
    • Video posted in July 2012
    • But the review likely happened in 2008/2009 as the GT-R in the review was the original 480 bhp model
  • JayEmm on Cars - Reviewed the C2S Coupe on two occasions:
    1. C2S (PDK) - YouTube
      • He thought the PDK downshifts were fine, but that the upshifts were a bit lethargic (the car had Sports Chrono)
      • July 2017
    2. C2S (6MT) - YouTube
      • He liked the 6MT a lot better
      • June 2020
  • Throttle House - 997.2 Carrera S Coupe (6MT) vs. 992 Carrera S Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
    • With a guest appearance by a 993 Carrera Coupe (6MT) thrown in for good measure
    • August 2020
  • HSG Automotive (BEARDS 'n CARS) - Review of a C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
    • September 2020

997.2 Carrera 4/4S reviews
997.2 Carrera GTS reviews
997.2 Carrera 4 GTS reviews
997.2 Sport Classic reviews

997.2 Carrera Targas, Cabriolets & Speedsters

997.2 Targa reviews
997.2 Carrera Cabriolet reviews
997.2 Carrera S Cabriolet reviews
997.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet reviews
997.2 Speedster reviews

Modified 997.2 Carreras
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  • The Smoking Tire - Modified C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
    • Matt Farah does one of his signature "One Take" on a C2S modified by BBi Autosport in SoCal
    • July 2015


997.2 Miscellaneous

Various 997.2 articles/videos that don't fit in other sections...
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  • Edmunds - 9A1 Engine Oil Sump Test Rig - YouTube
    • Not a review per say, but it's such a cool video that I just had to include it
    • July 2008
  • Autoweek - General overview - http://autoweek.com/article/car-revi...-keeps-getting
    • July 2008
  • Driver's Republic - 997.2 Technical Review - YouTube
    • At the 3m14s mark, Chris Harris notes that Porsche's stated Nurburgring time for C2S w/PDK is 7m58s, and 7m50s with Cup tires
    • March 2009
  • Best Motoring International - 0-400m drag races between PDK versions of the C2, C2S, C4 and C4S - YouTube
    • Each race is at the following points in the video:
      • 7m39s - C2 (silver) vs. C2S (yellow)
      • 8m49s - C4 (white) vs. C4S (black)
      • 9m16s - C2S (yellow) vs. C4S (black)
    • Japanese language video
    • Originally broadcast in 2009
  • Car and Driver - How to launch a 997.2 - http://www.caranddriver.com/features...nd-pdk-feature
    • Primer on using Launch Control
    • The article says disable PSM, but Porsche's official method does not require you to disable PSM - YouTube
    • August 2009
  • Ultimate Factories (by National Geographic) tours the Porsche factory - YouTube
    • The tour shows how the 997.2 Carrera & GT3 models were built back in the day. Notable sections include:
      • 05:00 - Body Shell Assembly
      • 13:35 - Paint Shop
      • 21:00 - Engine Assembly
      • 29:08 - Main Assembly Line
      • 30:36 - Leather Upholstery
      • 33:05 - Dashboard Assembly
      • 34:38 - Targa Roof Installation
      • 35:40 - GT3 Rear Wing Installation
      • 36:30 to 37:56 - The video freezes for a period, presumably some encoding glitch
      • 38:15 - Powertrain and Subframe Assembly and Installation
      • 41:13 - Wheel & tire installation
      • 42:23 - Cabriolet Roof Installation
      • 43:25 - Rolling Road Test
    • October 2009 (S3E4)
  • Excellence - PASM vs. Sports PASM - http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues...s/the-hard-way
    • Pete Stout drives two different C4S Coupes, one with PASM and other with SPASM
    • Issue 180 - February 2010
  • Evo Magazine - Brief review of the X51 Powerkit - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/69...owerkit-review
    • July 2010
  • Road & Track - Video overview of the 997.2 Speedster, 997.2 GTS and 997.2 GT3 RS - https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...mate-porsches/
    • The video is embedded in the above page
    • January 2011
  • Edmunds - Suspension Walkaround - https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/...e-911-gts.html
    • Detailed look at the suspension bits on the 997.2 model (GTS Coupe in this particular case)
    • January 2012
  • Porsche Club of America - Tech Tactics Live episode on the PDK Transmission - YouTube
    • Vu Nguyen (Executive Director, PCA) conducted a ~1 hr live interview with Todd Lamb and Brian Zellner from Atlanta Speedwerks
    • While there were some horrid audio issues during the first 5-10 min, it's worth persevering through
    • Todd & Brian provided their experiences diagnosing and repairing PDK issues (997.2, Panamera, etc.)
    • There wasn't any additional technical detail than already discussed in PV997's excellent thread Guide to Repairing a PDK Transmission, but it's interesting to hear a professional shop's actual experience working on these problems
    • As regards failure patterns, their observations to date were...
      • Generally speaking, the failure rates remain relatively low
      • There's no obvious correlation with mileage, usage (e.g. track-rats vs. Sunday drivers), model, etc.
      • But when there is a failure, the most common ones they've seen are Distance Sensors / Electronics, and Clutch Rings (to a lesser degree)
    • As a general rule, they recommend an accelerate service schedule if you're tracking your car, or have modified it for high-HP applications
    • August 2022
  • Top Gear - Tom Ford takes a 997.2 GT3RS for a spin around the Magarigawa Club - YouTube
    • The focus of the video is the Magarigawa Club, a private track for the very well heeled in Japan - https://www.magarigawa.com/en
    • But it's always nice to see a GT3RS in action
    • February 2024


997.x Turbos in General
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997.1 Turbos

997.1 Turbo Coupe Reviews
997.1 Turbo Cabriolet Reviews

997.2 Turbos

997.2 Turbo Coupe Reviews
997.2 Turbo S Coupe Reviews
997.2 Turbo Cabriolet Reviews

Modified 997 Turbos

Modified 997.1 Turbos
Modified 997.2 Turbos
  • Speed TV's Battle of the Supercars - Evolution Motorsports EVT650 997.2 Turbo Coupe (PDK) vs. Evolution Motorsports twin-turbo Audi R8 V8 Coupe (6-spd auto-clutch) - YouTube
    • Professional racers Paul Tracy (IndyCar) and Tanner Foust (Rally/Drifting) compete against each other in these cars
    • Presenation style is bit WWE, so beware...
    • Original broadcast was in September 2010 (per IMDB)
  • /DRIVE - Modified 997.2 Turbo S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
    • BBi Autosport tuned 997 Turbo S Coupe making 650 HP...
    • January 2012
  • Car and Driver - Champion Motorsport Porsche 911 Turbo RSR (PDK) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...specialty-file
    • Champion Motorsport took a Turbo S Coupe (PDK) and heavily modified it across the board
    • June 2012


997.x GT3s

997.1 GT3 reviews
997.1 GT3 RS reviews
997.2 GT3 reviews
997.2 GT3 RS reviews
997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 reviews
  • Evo Magazine - Chris Harris interviews Andreas Preuninger about the GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • Andreas Preuninger was the Project Manager for the GT3 RS 4.0
    • April 2011
  • Auto Express - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • June 2011
  • Edmunds - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2011/road-test-3/
    • June 2011
  • Autocar - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - Two separate reviews:
  • Car Magazine - Jethro Bovingdon reviews the GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
  • Fifth Gear - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • S20E5 (November 2011)
  • Excellence - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issue...cond-advantage
    • Issue 197 - December 2011
  • /DRIVE - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • Chris Harris takes out his personal RS 4.0 for a last drive before winter hibernation
    • January 2012
  • /DRIVE - Groups test with GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • Test also included BMW E92 M3 GTS (DCT) and C63 AMG Black Series (7-spd wet-clutch speed-shift automatic)
    • May 2012
  • Doug DeMuro - Reviews a used GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • Low miles (approximately 7,200), and worth at the time ~$500K...
    • November 2018
  • Mr JWW - Drives a used 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • February 2019
  • Motor Trend - 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) in the Scottish Highlands - YouTube
    • Jethro Bovingdon takes a well used RS 4.0 (and a 980 CGT) on a tour through a large swath of the Scottish North Coast 500
    • October 2022


997.x GT2s

997.1 GT2 reviews
997.2 GT2 RS reviews
Multiple 997 GT3/GT2 Models
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  • Fifth Gear - 997.1 GT3 RS (6MT) vs. 997.1 GT3 Cup (Sequential) - YouTube
    • Tiff Needell laps both models around a racetrack
    • This article is also listed in the Factory Racecars section below
    • Unknown broadcast date
  • Motors TV - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) vs. 997.1 GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
    • April 2007
  • Excellence - 997.2 GT3 (6MT) vs. 997.1 3.9L SharkWerks GT3 RS (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issue...hello-8800-rpm
    • This article is also listed in the Modified 997 GT Models section below
    • Issue 181 - April 2010
  • Car and Driver - 997.2 GT3 (6MT) vs. 997.1 GT3 RSR (Sequential) - YouTube
    • It's titled as a "Road & Track Presents" video, but it was published by Car and Driver
    • Sam Posey and Patrick Long compare the street and race versions
    • Almost didn't include as it's perilously close to being a PR piece (as opposed to independent review)
    • This video is also listed in the Factory Racecars section below
    • May 2012
  • Evo Magazine - Group test with different 997 GT3 cars - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/133...gt3-group-test
    • Comparison included 996.1 GT3, 996.2 GT3, 997.1 GT3 and 997.2 GT3
    • June 2013
  • Autotrader (UK) - 997 GT3 Buyers' Guide - YouTube
    • October 2013
  • Panorama (Porsche Club of America) - Group test with a 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) vs. 997.2 GT2 RS (6MT) vs. 991.2 GT3 RS (PDK) vs. 991.2 GT2 RS (PDK) - https://www.pca.org/sites/default/fi...RS-comparo.pdf
    • June 2020
  • RPM Technik - GT3 Clubsport Buyer's Guide - YouTube
    • Covering the 996, 997 and 991 GT3 Clubsport models
    • September 2020
  • Hagerty - Jason Cammisa looks back at the GT3 lineage - YouTube
    • February 2021
  • Piston Heads - 997.x GT3 Buying Guide - https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-...ng-guide/46273
    • October 2022


Modified 997 GT3/GT2 Models

Modified GT3 reviews
  • Excellence - Ruf RGT (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issue...articles/gt3-8
    • Issue 157 - August 2007
  • Speed Channel (SuperCars Exposed) - Trio of SharkWerks modified 997.1 GT3 RS Coupes - YouTube
    • Tanner Foust reviews and drives 3x modified 997.1 GT3 RS Coupes by Alex Ross of SharkWerks
    • Production quality isn't great - but hey, it's a review of some SharkWerks cars...
    • Originally broadcast sometime in 2008 (per IMDB)
  • Excellence - 997.1 3.9L SharkWerks GT3 RS (6MT) vs. 997.2 GT3 (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issue...hello-8800-rpm
    • This article is also listed in the Multiple 997 GT3/GT2 Models section above
    • Issue 181 - April 2010
  • Evo Magazine - 9ff GTurbo 750 Lightweight - https://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evo...rs_review.html
    • Heavily modified 997.1 GT3 RS
    • June 2010
  • Excellence - GMG modified 997.2 GT3 RS (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issue...s-group-gt3-rs
    • Issue 194 - September 2011
  • Speed TV's Battle of the Supercars - 997.1 3.9L SharkWerks GT3 RS (6MT) vs. "tuned" Ferrari F430 (6-spd auto-clutch) - YouTube
    • Professional racers Paul Tracy (IndyCar) and Tanner Foust (Rally/Drifting) compete against each other in these cars
    • Presentation style is a bit WWE, so beware...
    • Original broadcast was in July 2010 (per IMDB)
  • Jay Leno's Garage - SharkWerks modified 4.1L 997.2 GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
    • Jay Leno interviews Alex Ross (SharkWerks) and drives their modified RS
    • April 2014
  • /DRIVE - Review of a SharkWerks modified 3.9L 997.1 GT3 RS and a 4.1L 997.2 GT3 RS (both 6MT) - YouTube
    • There's also a shorter version just focused on comedian Joe Rogan's SharkWerks Porsche 997.1 3.9L GT3 RS - YouTube
    • August 2014
  • The Smoking Tire - Mildly modified 997.1 GT3 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
    • January 2017
  • 9WERKS TV (previously known as 'That Nine Eleven Guy') - Drives a pair of 4.1L Sharkwerks' cars (997.1 GT3 & 997.2 GT3 RS) - YouTube
    • July 2019

Modified GT2 reviews
  • Speed Channel (SuperCars Exposed) - TechArt GT Street RS (6MT) Coupe - YouTube
    • Tanner Foust visits TechArt in Germany, and gets to driver their heavily modified/tuned 700 hp 997.1 GT2
    • However conditions were very wet, so not ideal
    • Originally broadcast sometime in 2008 or 2009 (per IMDB)
  • Jay Leno's Garage - SharkWerks modified 997.1 GT2 (6MT) - YouTube
    • Alex Ross (SharkWerks) and Magnus Walker discuss their collaboration on a SharkWerks modified GT2 with Jay Leno
    • February 2015
  • /DRIVE - SharkWerks modified 997.1 GT2 (6MT) - YouTube
    • Matt Farah and Magnus Walker take a SharkWerks 700HP 2008 Porsche GT2 for a drive
    • May 2015
  • The Hooniverse - 775 hp modified 997.1 GT2 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
    • Jason Connor's NSFW (language) review of a Werks modified GT2 Coupe
    • September 2016


Factory Racecars

GT3 Cup/RSR/Hybrid reviews
  • Fifth Gear - 997.1 GT3 Cup (Sequential) vs. 997.1 GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
    • Tiff Needell laps both models around a racetrack
    • This article is also listed in the Multiple 997 GT3/GT2 Models section above
    • Unknown broadcast date
  • Car and Driver - 997.1 GT3 Cup (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...1-gt3-cup-news
    • December 2007
  • Driver's Republic - 997.1 Carrera Cup (Sequential) - YouTube
    • April 2009
  • Excellence - 997.1 GT3 RSR (Sequential) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issue...ate-of-the-art
    • Issue 176 - September 2009
  • Autocar - 997.2 GT3 R Hybrid (Sequential & Electric) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review...1-gt3-r-hybrid
    • June 2010
  • Autoweek - 997.2 GT3 R Hybrid (Sequential & Electric) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-rev...new-hybrid-lab
    • July 2010
  • Car and Driver - 997.1 GT3 RSR (Sequential) vs. 997.2 GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
    • It's titled as a "Road & Track Presents" video, but it was published by Car and Driver
    • Sam Posey and Patrick Long compare the street and race versions
    • Almost didn't include as it's perilously close to being a PR piece (as opposed to independent review)
    • This video is also listed in the Multiple 997 GT3/GT2 Models section above
    • May 2012


Karl.

PS: Specifications (e.g. curb/kerb weight, power, etc.) listed in the attached tables were copied from each article as-is, whether they're actually correct in the article or not. Don't shoot the messenger...

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Kinda cool to see that Road and Track was able to whip an 05 S to a 3.9 60 and 12.3 quarter mile....
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Kinda cool to see that Road and Track was able to whip an 05 S to a 3.9 60 and 12.3 quarter mile....
As regards that particular car, I don’t doubt R&T achieved those numbers.

But it is a bit of an outlier as its 60-100 time, and its ĵ-mile trap speed are all higher than the other .1 C2S cars as well. Either its engine was a stronger-than-average example, or the car was lighter than the others for some reason, or maybe the driver was especially brutal...

On the engine front, there are variations from engine to engine (manufacturing tolerances, etc.). Now over the years, improved process controls tend to narrow the range over time, but it still exists. There was an interesting example in the August 2000 edition of Excellence Magazine. Alois Ruf (owner of RUF) commented on 3.4L 996 crate-engines from Porsche at that time (issue #95, p68):
  • "We have tested dozens of 996 engines now and seen outputs between 285 and 300 horsepower."
  • "We claim 310 hp for the Boxster 3400S, so if a new 911 engine out of its create doesn not make 300 hp to start with, we will find out why and rectify it"
  • "If that means stripping it down and blueprinting it, then that is what we will do."
So they were seeing 292.5 hp ħ 7.5 hp (~5% total) variation on the crate engines...

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So while this thread is about independent test results, here's a few official Porsche acceleration numbers for the .1 and .2 Coupes, and the sources I pulled from...

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Originally Posted by wjk_glynn
So while this thread is about independent test results, here's a few official Porsche acceleration numbers for the .1 and .2 Coupes, and the sources I pulled from...

Karl.
My point of view:

The Times of carrera S Tip S s are not bad !
By the way, I drive with c2s tip s with "sports package" and I can testify that the sports package significantly improves the "map".

I'm happy with the results =)
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What a generous sharing of your time, organization skills, and flat out research to compile this resource. THANK YOU! Now you have added several hours to my reading/watching list, all of them well-rewarded.
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Added the following to the top post...

997.2 GT3 RS reviews
  • Evo Magazine - GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
    • Chris Harris reviews...
    • November 2009
  • Evo Magazine - GT3 RS (6MT) meets François Delecour - YouTube
    • François Delecour (former WRC driver) takes Chris Harris for a trash...
    • March 2010
  • Evo Magazine - GT3 RS (6MT) vs. Ferrari 458 Italia (DCT) - Chris Harris compares...

997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 reviews
  • Evo Magazine - Chris Harris interviews Andreas Preuninger about the GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • Andreas Preuninger was the Project Manager for the GT3 RS 4.0
    • April 2011
  • Auto Express - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
    • June 2011
  • Car Magazine - Jethro Bovingdon reviews the GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube

997.2 GT2 RS reviews
  • Auto Express - GT2 RS (6MT) - YouTube
    • September 2010
  • /DRIVE - GT2 RS (6MT) vs. Ducati 1199 Panigale - YouTube
    • July 2012
  • Evo Magazine - GT2 RS (6MT) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Black (DCT) - YouTube
    • April 2014

And then lastly, but not least, from dan!'s post:

997.2 Other
  • Ultimate Factories (by National Geographic) tours the Porsche factory - YouTube

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My wife hates you, more work around the house I won't get done.

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As regards comparative lap time, both Motor Trend and Car and Driver have accumulated a large number of lap times at Laguna Seca and VIR respectively. The following tables show how the 997 models stack up against other Porsche models:





What stands out for me is the effectiveness of the Cayman chassis...

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