Even with the 992 and 991 Turbo models offering outstanding performance and modern features, there's something about the 997, like the models that came before it, that turns heads. With its 3.6L twin turbo Metzger engine, six-speed manual and nimble proportions, the 997 series of Turbos deliver endless fun. (And...
The introduction of the 911 GT3 Touring for the 991.2 model refresh was in response to the overwhelming desirability of the 911 R. A GT3 without the wing, a specially tuned suspension and--most importantly--a manual transmission, the limited-edition 911 R immediately became a sought-after collectible that remains true to this day. The...
With the launch of the 992 Carrera, Porsche carried over their 3.0L twin turbo flat six with a few updates here and there for the new model, including a new turbo design and reconfiguring the way air is drawn into the motor. IPD--developers of aftermarket intake plenums for many Porsche models--also...
Modern Porsches are no stranger to valve-actuated dual-mode exhaust systems right from the factory, but that doesn't mean they're able to fully satisfy the eardrums of every 911 enthusiast. SOUL Performance's Valved Exhaust for the 997 Carrera--in this instance a 997.1 Carrera S--gives the driver a modest bump in sound quality...
Porsche's dual clutch PDK transmission in the 991/991.2 GT3 RS offers razor-sharp shifts when commanded by its pair of steering wheel-mounted paddles. Yet for some, those paddles are lacking in stature and offer less-than-ideal surface area for grabbing gears, particularly during harder turns. JCR Developments has an answer: Their Billet Aluminum Lightweight...
