Porsche 911 (997.2) Turbo

The facelifted version of the 997 Turbo, was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It received a completely new 6-cylinder, 3.8 litre boxer engine delivering 500 hp (370 kW) with revised Borg-Warner variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbos. The optional 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox revolutionised the car. Another important option was the sport-chrono package, which included an electronically controlled launch-control and an over-boost-function for temporary increasing the turbo-pressure. Several tests done by Auto-Magazines and impartial testers have revealed that the 0-100 km/h acceleration-time is generally as low as 2.9 seconds. The model can now also be ordered with PTV, Porsche Torque Vectoring, which will brake the inner wheel to provide turning torque through a curve. The styling changes for the facelift model although subtle The rear exhaust outputs are now also "fatter" and the standard 19-inch (480 mm) wheels now have a new design. Thanks to revised dynamics the facelifted 997 can handle 1.3 g forces on a skid-pad according to Porsche.

The twin turbochargers use a two-stage resonance intake system; the first of its kind. The optional Sport Chrono package allows 911 Turbo to overboost for 10 seconds, increasing peak torque over a narrow rev range. The package also includes a centrally mounted lap timer and a sports exhaust.

Finished in Arctic Silver over a full Ocean Blue leather interior, this example sports a rare manual gearbox, of which fewer than 100 examples are thought to have been built. The Turbo S was available with PDK only. Having covered just 14,650 miles from new, this fantastic 911 has found a home within a fantastic collection, care of DK Engineering.