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