The Last Porsche 911 Turbo To Feature A Manual Transmission
This Turbo model did a lot of things right, and the stick is just one of many reasons why it is considered one of the most desirable 911s of all time by purists
The Porsche 997.1 is the quintessential 911 Turbo as it perfectly blends classic and modern
997 is the last generation 911 Turbo to be offered with a manual transmission
The 997.2 adopted the PDK automatic, which replaced the outdated Tiptronic
From 2009, only the regular 997 Turbo was available with a stick. Turbo S became a PDK-only model
The 997.1 is the last 911 Turbo to be powered by a 3.6-liter Mezger flat-six engine that made 475 horsepower
The highlight of this powerplant and a 911-first was the variable-geometry Turbos
This enabled a much-power band for the 997.1 Turbo
The 997 Turbo manual transmission featured longer gear ratios than the 997 Carrera, despite the same 3.44:1 differential ratio
Even with the manual transmission, 0-60 mph happened in around 3.5 seconds
997 is the last 911 to feature hydraulic steering - another beloved feature of classic 911s
It was also the first Porsche 911 to offer Sport Chrono Package
Visually, the 997 also brought back the classic, round 911 headlights, ditching the fried-egg units of the 996
You get the iconic side-air intakes that are now synonymous with 911 Turbo models
The combination of Mezger engine and manual transmission makes the 997.1 Turbo highly-desirable
It is incredibly good at retaining value
Some examples go for more than the original MSRP, even after 15 years
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