997.1/.2 :: List of (professional) reviews

[wjk_glynn]

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: August 17th, 2024


Books

Grant Neal - "The Definitive Guide to Porsche 997 series 911"

• Covers all of the .1 and .2 models (Carreras, Turbos, etc.)
  • Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Guide-Porsche-997-911-ebook/dp/B074WD6RR9
  • Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Definitive-Guide-Porsche-997-911-ebook/dp/B074WD6RR9
• 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.)
  • Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-997-2004-2012-Excellence-Essential/dp/1845846206
  • Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Porsche-997-2004-2012-Excellence-Essential/dp/1845846206
• 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"

• Fastening/torque specs for the 997 Carrera and Turbo models
  • Diagrams & tables with the fastener size, grade, assembly position and tightening torques
  • More comments at post #176
• Available for purchase at:
  • The Knowledge Gruppe - https://www.theknowledgegruppe.com/...fications-porporsche-911-type-997-automobile/
  • LN Engineering - https://lnengineering.com/997-torqu...ions-for-porsche-911-type-997-automobile.html

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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• Fourwheel Trader - Price analysis of used 997s in the US Market:
  • 997 Carreras in November 2021 - YouTube
    • Previous analysis in May 2020 and May 2021
  • 997 Turbos in December 2021 - YouTube
    • Previous analysis in October 2019 and March 2021
• RAC (UK) - 997.1 & 997.2 Carrera Used Car Review - https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/porsche/911/207610/
  • The text in the article primarily covers the .1 models, while the embedded video focuses on the .2 cars
  • June 2008
• Evo Magazine - 997.1 and 997.2 Buying Guide - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6218/porsche-997-carrera-buying-guide
  • Note that you need to click on checkpoints to see the rest of the article (not obvious at all...)
  • February 2013
• Honest John - General overview of the 997.x Carreras
  • 997.1 - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/porsche/911-997-2004/
  • 997.2 - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/porsche/911-9972-2008/
  • Poorly formatted articles (e.g. you have to click on sections like "Specs" and "Good/Bad" to see more detail)
  • Unknown publication date
• Total 911 - Article about the merits of the 997 across all models - https://www.total911.com/opinion-seven-reasons-the-997-is-the-best-generation-911/
  • It's quite short and not very detailed article
  • Seems to have been published in late-2015, but that's a guess...
• Porsche Club Great Britain - 997 Buyers' Guide (all models) - https://www.porscheclubgb.com/regions-registers/registers/classic/997/porsche-911-(997)-buyers-guide
  • By Peter Morgan
  • Unknown publication date
• Road & Track - Bio of August Achleitner - https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cu.../the-man-behind-porsches-greatest-modern-car/
  • 'Chief Engineer' of the 997.1 and 997.2
  • June 2019
• Nick Murray - Looks back at the 997.1 and 997.2 Carrera models - YouTube
  • July 2019
• pcarforsale.com - Overview of the 997 (all models) vs. 991 - https://www.pcarforsale.com/porsche-997-market-update-2019/
  • Sometime in 2019
• Pcar Wise - Guide to buying used 997.x Carreras - https://www.pcarwise.com/local-help/used-porsche-buyers-guide/buying-a-used-porsche-911-carrera-997/
  • Also have a page listing common 911 problems (including 997 issues) - https://www.pcarwise.com/local-help/porsche-common-problems/porsche-911-common-problems/
  • Unknown publication date
• Piston Heads - Overview of the .1 and .2 Carreras - https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-buying-guides/porsche-911--997----ph-used-buying-guide/32793
  • November 2020
• Friends Green Porsche - They're a UK based 996/997 specialist, and have produced a series of service & repair videos of the 997 models
  1. Comparing a 58K mile 997.1 C2S and 51K mile 997.2 C2 (both manuals) as they get prepared for sale - YouTube
     • Begins with showing how they serviced the cars, and later showing the differences between the .1 and .2 cars
     • He noted at the 3m17s mark that they typically see clutches needing to be replaced on the 997.x in the 50-60K miles range as a rule of thumb
     • December 2021
  2. Discussion on 997 coolant system weak points - YouTube
     • They use a 997.1 as an example, but the issues are applicable to the 997.x in general
     • February 2022
• FCP Euro - 997 Buyer's Guide (all models) - YouTube
  • Online version - https://blog.fcpeuro.com/porsche-911-997-buyers-guide
  • February 2022
• Stuttcars - Overview of the 997 models - https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-m.../porsche-911-997-6th-generation-research-hub/
  • Unknown publication date
• GTS Car Life - 997 vs 991 - YouTube
  • Thomas compares and contrasts the two generations
  • August 2023

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/the-porsche-997-1-5-questions-before-buying-one/
  • November 2018
• TheBruce (Rennlist) - 997.1 Definitive Buyers Guide - https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/1147600-997-1-definitive-buyers-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-the-9971-fit-in-the-porsche-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

• Autoweek - C2 Coupe (6MT) - PDF download at https://s3-prod.autoweek.com/s3fs-public/997 2004.pdf
  • The carrier page for the PDF is here: https://autoweek.com/article/autoweek-60/july-2004-997-generation-seeks-right-911-ship
  • July 2004
• Car and Driver - C2 Coupe (6MT) vs. C5 Corvette Z51 (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...e-z51-vs-porsche-911-carrera-comparison-tests
  • December 2004
• Evo Magazine - Review of the base Carrera (6MT) - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6...rrera-review-basic-911-still-cuts-the-mustard
  • February 2008

997.1 Carrera and Carrera S Coupe Reviews

• Motor Trend - First drive of the C2 (Tiptronic) and C2S (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2005/2005-porsche-carrera-s-2/
  • August 2004
• Motor Trend - Group test with C2 & C2S Carreras (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/luxury/112_0604_luxury_sports_car_comparison/
  • The test also included a Cayman S, C5 Corvette Z06 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage (all were 6MT Coupes)
  • September 2006

997.1 Carrera S Coupe Reviews

• Autocar - C2S Coupe (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...irst-drives/porsche-911-carrera-s-2004-review
  • June 2004
• Top Gear - C2S (6MT) - YouTube
  • S5E1 (October 2004)
• Fifth Gear - C2S (6MT) - YouTube
  • Unknown broadcast date
• Car and Driver - C2S Coupe (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/porsche-911-carrera-s-road-test
  • November 2004
• MotorWeek - C2S Coupe (6MT) - http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2005_porsche_911_carrera_s_program_2411/
  • November 2004
  • Unofficial YouTube video
• Motor (Australia) - 997.1 C2S Coupe (6MT) vs. Maserati GranSport (auto-clutch) - https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews...orsche-911-carrera-s-comparison-classic-motor
  • February 2005
• Motor (Australia) - 997.1 C2S Coupe (6MT) won their 2005 PCOTY award - https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/...rrera-s-wins-performance-car-of-the-year-2005
  • The other parts of that competition are at:
    • Acceleration - https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/...ce-car-of-the-year-2005-airport-classic-motor
    • Track - https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/...of-the-year-2005-winton-raceway-classic-motor
    • Hillclimb - https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/...-car-of-the-year-2005-hillclimb-classic-motor
    • The cull - https://www.whichcar.com.au/events/...e-car-of-the-year-2005-the-cull-classic-motor
  • March 2005
• Motor Trend - C2S Coupe (6MT) vs. C5 Corvette (6MT) - https://www.motortrend.com/cars/chevrolet/corvette/2005/sport-coupe-comparison-4/
  • March 2005
• Autoweek - C2S Coupe (6MT) long-term test - Five reports:
  1. July 2005 (Introduction) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...ion-carrera-america-kicking-year-porsches-911
  2. September 2005 (Update) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/2005-porsche-carrera-s-first-quarter-update
  3. January 2006 (Update) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...-quarter-update-superior-attitude-any-why-not
  4. March 2006 (Update) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/2005-porsche-911-carrera-s-third-quarter-update-sled-dog
  5. June 2006 (Wrap-up) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/2006-porsche-911-carrera-s-wrap-life-porsche-non-owners
• Motor Trend - Long term update on a C2S Coupe (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2005/2005-porsche-911-carrera-s/
  • January 2006
• Car and Driver - C2S Coupe (6MT) vs. Aston Martin Vantage V8 (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...age-vs-porsche-911-carrera-s-comparison-tests
  • March 2006
• Autocar - Carrera S X51 option - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...sche-911-carrera-s-powerpack-2005-2012-review
  • Brief review of the optional powerpack
  • May 2006
• Top Gear - Audi R8 (6MT) vs. C2S (6MT) - YouTube
  • S10E2 (October 2007)
• The Smoking Tire - 997.1 C2S (6MT) - YouTube
  • Matt Farah reviews a stock example
  • November 2016
• Number 27 - C2S Coupe (Tip) vs. Maserati GranSport (auto-manual) - YouTube
  • November 2017
• Evo Magazine - Comparing a used 997.1 Carrera S (6MT) with the 996 Carrera (6MT) and 996 Turbo (6MT) - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/21718/the-porsche-911s-you-can-afford
  • Prices ranged from £13K to £35K
  • September 2018
• Jalopnik - 997.1 Carrera S (6MT) with 308K miles - https://jalopnik.com/what-do-300-000-miles-do-to-a-997-generation-porsche-91-1849175331
  • There was a manual 997.1 Carrera S with over 300K miles offered for sale by MDK International in Burbank, CA for $30K: https://www.mdk-global.com/2005-Porsche-911-Carrera-S-997-Los-Angeles-California-91504/7079135
  • Optioned with PCCBs, it also had an engine rebuild at ~250K miles
  • Self professed 911-phile Kyle Hyatt took it for a spin, and gave his impressions of how 300K+ miles wear on a 997.1
  • July 2022
• JayEmm on Cars - 997.1 C2S (6MT) - YouTube
  • Reviews a late 2005 model with ~41K miles on the clock
  • August 2022

997.1 Carrera 4/4S reviews

• Motor Trend - C4 Coupe (6MT) vs. Audi R8 V8 (6-spd auto-clutch) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/audi/r8/2008/112_0702_audi_r8_porsche_911/
  • February 2007
• Motor Trend - C4 (6MT) and C4S (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2006/porsche-911-carrera-4-4s/
  • November 2005
• Autoweek - C4 and C4S Coupe review - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...-4-carrera-4-and-4s-quietly-deliver-gobs-grip
  • July 2005
• Fifth Gear - C4S (6MT) vs. Audi R8 V8 (6MT) - YouTube
  • Unknown broadcast date
• Evo Magazine - C4S (6MT) review - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6323/porsche-911
  • July 2005
• Car and Driver - C4S Coupe (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2006-porsche-911-carrera-4s-short-take-road-test
  • May 2006
• Evo Magazine - Group test of a C4S (6MT) with Powerkit - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/1...ston-martin-prodrive-vantage-audi-r8-v-rivals
  • Also included was an Audi R8 V8 (6MT), BMW M6 V10 (SMG) and Aston Martin Prodrive Vantage V8 (6MT)
  • August 2007

997.1 Carrera Targas & Cabriolets

997.1 Targa reviews

• Edmunds - Targa 4 (Tiptronic) - YouTube
  • June 2007
• Evo Magazine - Targa 4S review - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6453/porsche-911
  • November 2006
• Autoweek - Targa 4 and 4S review - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...orsches-newest-targa-further-divides-911-line
  • November 2006
• Autocar - Targa 4S (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-targa-4s
  • Brief review
  • December 2006
• Doug DeMuro - Targa 4S (6MT) - YouTube
  • He reviewed a single owner 2007 with ~43K miles, which eventually sold for ~$80K on https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KZDNZwRZ/2007-porsche-911-targa-4s
  • March 2024

997.1 Carrera Cabriolet reviews

• Autoweek - C4 Cabriolet review - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...let-stuttgarts-latest-ragtop-carreras-porsche
  • August 2005
• Car and Driver - Group test with C2 Cabriolet (Tiptronic) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...550-2006-porsche-911-carrera-comparison-tests
  • The test also include the following convertibles - BMW 650i, Cadillac XLR-V, Jaguar XK and Mercedes-Benz SL550
  • April 2006

997.1 Carrera S Cabriolet reviews

• Autoweek - C2S Cabriolet review - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...a-s-cabriolet-first-turn-new-porsche-911-good
  • March 2005
• Autocar - C2S Cabriolet (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-carrera-s-cabrio
  • May 2005
• Motor Week - C2S Cabriolet (6MT) - http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2005_porsche_911_carrera_s_cabriolet/
  • September 2005
  • Unofficial YouTube video

Modified 997.1 Carreras
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• Excellence - Two articles featuring a supercharged 997.1 C2S Coupe (6MT) built by Synergy Racing
  • Group test with a S-Car-Go tuned 997.1 Turbo Coupe (6MT) and a SharkWerks RS350 987.1 Cayman S (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/172/articles/3-non-gts
  • Comparison with a 997.1 GT3 - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/172/articles/take-two
  • Issue 172 - April 2009
• 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
     • It's a 997.1 with a hint of Singer-esque mods
     • April 2020
• 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/product-page/porsche-911-997-2-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/buyers-guide-porsche-997-2-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

• CAR Magazine - 997.2 C2 Coupe (PDK) - Two parts:
  • General overview of the various models - https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-n...tures/porsche/porsche-911-the-new-2009-model/
  • Road test of the C2 Coupe - https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-carrera-pdk-2008-review/
  • June 2008
• Autocar - C2 Coupe (PDK) - Two reviews from Steve Sutcliffe:
  1. June 2008 - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-carrera
  2. July 2008 - YouTube
• Autoweek - C2 Coupe (6MT) - PDF download at https://s3-prod.autoweek.com/s3fs-public/997-2 2008.pdf
  • Same article also available here: https://autoweek.com/article/car-re...ss-gen-ii-46-years-porsches-911-keeps-getting
  • July 2008
• Evo Magazine - C2 Coupe (PDK) - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/6624/porsche-997-mk2
  • August 2008
• Motor Trend - C2 Coupe overview video - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2009/2009-porsche-911-carrera-video/
  • October 2008
• Car and Driver - C2 Coupe (PDK) vs. E92 M3 Coupe (DCT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2009-porsche-911-carrera-vs-2009-bmw-m3-comparison-tests
  • Includes laps around Laguna Seca
  • They also posted a rather dull 'behind the scenes' clip without any commentary - YouTube
  • February 2009
• Evo Magazine - C2 Coupe vs. Cayman S - http://www.evo.co.uk/features/9997/cayman-s-911-killer
  • March 2009
• Fifth Gear - C2 Coupe (6MT) vs. Lotus Evora S (6MT) - YouTube
  • While the video title on YT says C2S, but it's actually a base Carrera being reviewed
  • S19E5 (May 2011)
• Total 911 - 991.1 vs. 997.2 - https://www.total911.com/997-vs-991/
  • Primarily an article about the base 991.1, but it does so by comparing to it's predecessor
  • August 2012
• CAR Magazine - Long term test of a C2 Coupe (PDK) - http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-re...-carrera-used-997-long-term-test-review-2015/
  • They bought a used 997.2 C2 Coupe (PDK) in 2014
  • And reported on 13 months of ownership in October 2015
• Porsche Club of America - Two articles by Rob Sass
  1. April 2018 - Five reasons why a 997.2 base Carrera is the Porsche we should all be buying - https://www.pca.org/news/five-reasons-why-a-9972-base-carrera-is-the-porsche-we-should-all-be-buying
  2. June 2019 - What's going on with the Porsche 997.2 market? - https://www.pca.org/news/whats-going-on-with-the-porsche-9972-market
• JayEmm on Cars - 997.2 C2 Coupe (6MT) vs. 996.2 C4S Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • Compares the two models from the perspective of a used-car purchase
  • October 2018
• savagegeese - Review of a 2010 997.2 C2 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • October 2020

997.2 Carrera S reviews

• Auto Motor und Sport - C2S Coupe (PDK) at the Nurburgring - http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...-neue-boxer-die-sportwagen-ikone-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/rundenzeiten/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/2008-porsche-997-2-911-carrera-s-first-drive-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
  • November 2008
  • Side Note: The reviewer (Emil Rensing) was sentenced to a 4-year prison term in June 2018 - http://www.thedrive.com/news/21246/...-receives-four-year-prison-sentence-for-fraud
• MotorWeek - C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Recorded an unusually high ¼ mile trap speed of 117 mph
  • April 2009
• Car and Driver - C2S Coupe (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2009-porsche-911-carrera-s-manual-instrumented-test
  • June 2009
• Wheels (Australia) - 997.2 C2S Coupe (PDK) - https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/the-king-and-i-porsche-911-carrera-s
  • July 2009
• Autoweek - C2S Coupe (6MT) - http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2009-porsche-911-carrera-s-aw-drivers-log
  • December 2009
• Jalopnik - C2S Coupe (PDK) - http://jalopnik.com/5504443/2010-porsche-911-carrera-s-first-drive
  • March 2010
• Fifth Gear - C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Tiff Needell reviews the car
  • First broadcast May 2011
• 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

• Autocar - C4S Coupe (PDK) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-3.8-carrera-4s
  • July 2008
• Motor Trend - First drive of the 4/4S Coupe models - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2009/2009-porsche-911-carrera-4-first-drive/
  • August 2008
• Autoweek - C4 and C4S Coupe review - https://autoweek.com/article/car-re...on-tempest-porsche-brings-all-new-drivetrains
  • August 2008
• Autoweek - C4S Coupe (PDK) Driver's Log Update - https://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/drivers-log-porsche-911-carrera-4s
  • Looks like they had this C4S in their fleet, but haven't been able to find other updates on the car
  • December 2008
• Car and Driver - C4S Coupe (PDK) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2009-porsche-911-carrera-4s-pdk-instrumented-test
  • April 2009
• Evo Magazine - Brief review of the C4S Coupe - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6812/porsche-911-carrera-4s-review
  • Web article published February 2010
  • They said "For a more in-depth look into the differences between the C2S and the C4S on track, grab a copy of evo 142" (April 2010 issue)
  • However, when I've looked up the table of contents for that magazine, I don't see the Carreras mentioned
• Autocar - C4S (6MT) - YouTube
  • Matt Prior takes us around Le Mans in a C4S supplied by Porsche Experience Center
  • The video is less about the C4S, and more about the track. But still...
  • June 2011
• The Truth About Cars - Brendan McAleer reviews a C4 Coupe (PDK) - https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/11/review-2012-porsche-carrera-4s/
  • November 2011
• CAR Magazine - Used 997.2 C4S Coupe vs. new Audi TTS - https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/used-cars/new-audi-tts-vs-used-porsche-911-c4s/
  • October 2015

997.2 Carrera GTS Coupe reviews

• CAR Magazine - GTS Coupe and Cabriolet review - http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-carrera-gts-2010-review/
  • Most of the comments were about the Coupe, hence why it's filed in this section
  • November 2010
• The Auto Channel - GTS Coupe (PDK) - http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/11/26/508352.html
  • November 2010
• Autocar - GTS Coupe - Two reviews:
  1. November 2010 - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...5/first-drives/porsche-911-carrera-gts-review
  2. February 2011 (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...irst-drives/porsche-911-carrera-gts-uk-review
• Evo Magazine - Richard "Dickie" Meaden reviews the Carrera GTS in two parts:
  1. November 2010 - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6...rrera-gts-review-the-911s-greatest-hits-album
  2. December 2010 - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6988/9972-porsche-911-carrera-gts-review
• Motor Trend - GTS Coupe (PDK) - Two reviews:
  1. December 2010 - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2011/2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts-test/
  2. September 2011 - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2011/2011-porsche-carrera-gts-first-test/
• Winding Road - GTS Coupe (PDK) - Two reviews:
  1. December 2010 - http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/driven-2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts/
  2. December 2011 - YouTube
• Road & Track - Reviewed the GTS coupe twice...
  1. December 2010 - 997.2 GTS Coupe (PDK) by Michael Jordan - PDF
  2. July 2011 - 997.2 GTS Coupe (PDK) - Quick drive by Ian Adcock - https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a2722/quick-drive-2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts-23781/
• Edmunds - They looked at the GTS Coupe a few times...
  1. January 2011 - GTS Coupe (PDK) - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2011/road-test-4/
  2. Unknown date - GTS Coupe (PDK) instrumented test results - PDF
  3. January 2012 - GTS Coupe suspension walk-around - https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/track-tests/suspension-walkaround-2011-porsche-911-gts.html
• Inside Line - 997.2 GTS Coupe (PDK) - PDF
  • The review included driving on Piuma Road, near Malibu: https://goo.gl/maps/dpDcXLQij8ws9DXK9
  • January 2011
• Jeremy Clarkson - The Sunday Times - GTS Coupe - https://www.driving.co.uk/car-reviews/the-clarkson-review-porsche-911-gts-2011/
  • June 2011
• The Car Guide / Motoring TV - GTS Coupe - http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/arti...th-generation-goes-out-with-a-beautiful-bang/
  • July 2011
• Automobile Magazine - 24hr living with GTS Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Various staffers use the car for day-to-day errands...
  • July 2011
• The Wall Street Journal - 997.2 GTS Coupe (PDK) - PDF
  • July 2011
• Car and Driver - GTS Coupe (PDK) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts-coupe-test-review
  • August 2011
• CNET - GTS Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • August 2011
• Autoweek - GTS Coupe (PDK) - http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts-autoweek-drivers-log-car-review
  • September 2011
• Fast Lane Car - Carrera GTS (6MT) - YouTube
  • October 2011
• Total 911 - 997.2 GTS review - PDF
  • Sometime in 2011
• Drive.com.au - GTS Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • March 2012
• Roger Bailey - GTS Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Note there seems to be two different Roger Baileys - https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/974871-997-professional-reviews-6.html#post16356468
  • January 2020
• GTS Car Life - GTS Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Thomas gives us about overview of his 2011 GTS Coupe
  • June 2020
• Hagerty UK - 997.2 GTS review - https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/future-classic/future-classic-porsche-911-gts-997/
  • Andrew Frankel gives his take on the GTS becoming a future classic
  • February 2023
• 9WERKS TV - Comparing the PDK and 6MT versions of 997.2 GTS Coupe - YouTube
  • April 2024

997.2 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe reviews

• Total 911 - Carrera 4 GTS Coupe (6MT) vs. 993 TT (6MT) - https://www.total911.com/head-to-head-porsche-993-turbo-v-997-c4-gts/
  • Probably posted May 2012...
• XCAR (a.k.a. Carfection) - Carrera 4 GTS Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • Alex Goy reviews the car
  • July 2013

997.2 Sport Classic reviews

• Autocar - Sport Classic Coupe (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-sport-classic
  • November 2009
• Evo Magazine - Sport Classic Coupe (6MT)
  • Chris Harris reviews the ~£140K Sport Classic Coupe - YouTube
  • There is also a print article as well - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/7336/porsche-911-sport-classic-review
  • January 2010 / March 2014
• Top Gear Magazine - Sport Classic Coupe (6MT) - https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/porsche/sport-classic-2dr/road-test
  • January 2010
• Auto Blog - Sport Classic Coupe (6MT) - https://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/22/2010-porsche-911-sport-classic-quick-spin-road-test-review/
  • July 2010
• Excellence - Sport Classic Coupe (6MT) - http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/185/articles/2010-911-sport-classic
  • Issue 185 - September 2010
• CAR Magazine - Sport Classic Coupe (6MT) - http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-sport-classic-2011-review/
  • April 2011
• 888MF - Sport Classic Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • A fond look back at this rare and special model...
  • July 2016
• Seen Through Glass - Sport Classic Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • Sam Fane looks at a 2010 example for sale with 4,000 miles on the clock, priced at nearly £300K
  • March 2020
• 9WERKS TV - 997.2 Sport Classic Coupe vs. 992 Sports Classic - YouTube
  • Lee Sibley gets to test drive both models back to back... the lucky dog...
  • April 2023

997.2 Carrera Targas, Cabriolets & Speedsters

997.2 Targa reviews

• CAR Magazine - Carrara 4S Targa (6MT) - http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-targa-4s-2008-review/
  • September 2008
• Evo Magazine - Carrera 4 Targa (6MT) - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6665/porsche-911-targa-4
  • November 2008
• Driver's Republic - Group test with Targa 4S (PDK), SL63 AMG and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster in two parts:
  1. YouTube
  2. YouTube

997.2 Carrera Cabriolet reviews

• Driver's Republic - C2 Cabriolet (PDK) - YouTube
  • Video posted in July 2012, but review likely happened in 2008
• Autocar - C4 Cabriolet (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-carrera-4-cabriolet
  • July 2008
• CAR Magazine - Carrera 4 Cabriolet (6MT) - http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-carrera-4-cabriolet-2009-review/
  • August 2008
• Evo Magazine - Carrera 4 Cabriolet (6MT) - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6640/porsche-911-carrera-4-cabriolet
  • September 2008

997.2 Carrera S Cabriolet reviews

• Edmunds - Carrera S Cabriolet (PDK) First Drive - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2009/road-test-2/
  • June 2008
• Motors TV - Carrera S Cabriolet (PDK) - YouTube
  • October 2008
• Motor Trend - Carrera S Cabriolet (PDK) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2009/2009-porsche-911-s-convertible-pdk/
  • December 2008
• Edmunds - Carrera S Cabriolet (PDK)
  • First drive - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2009/road-test-2/
  • Road test - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2009/road-test-3/
  • Video review - YouTube
  • Track test - YouTube
  • December 2008
• Jay Leno's Garage - Carrera S Cabriolet (PDK) - YouTube
  • Video was published in 2013, but presumably the review happened in late 2008 or early 2009
• Evo Magazine - Group test with Carrera S Cabriolet (PDK) - http://www.evo.co.uk/jaguar/xkr/141...-cabriolet-v-aston-martin-v8-vantage-roadster
  • Test also included Jaguar XKR Convertible and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
  • April 2009
• New York Times - 997.2 Cabriolet S (PDK) - https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/automobiles/autoreviews/03porsche.html
  • April 2009

997.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet reviews

• Car and Driver - Carrera GTS Cabriolet (PDK) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts-cabriolet-road-test-review
  • January 2011
• Excellence - Carrera GTS Cabriolet (6MT) - http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/190/articles/a-relative-bargain
  • Issue 190 - April 2011
• Evo Magazine - Carrera GTS Cabriolet (6MT) review - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/7044/9972-porsche-911-carrera-gts-cabriolet-review
  • August 2011
• Road & Track - Carrera GTS Cabriolet (PDK) quick review - https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-ca...2011-porsche-911-carrera-gts-cabriolet-27081/
  • October 2011
• JayEmm on Cars - Review of a 997.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (PDK) - YouTube
  • On sale for £40K with 81K miles
  • August 2020

997.2 Speedster reviews

• Autocar - Speedster Cabriolet (PDK) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-speedster-2011-2018
  • Unknown publication date
• Auto Express - Speedster Cabriolet (PDK) - https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/911/18060/porsche-911-speedster
  • November 2010
• CAR Magazine - Speedster Cabriolet (PDK) - https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-speedster-2010-review/
  • November 2010
• EVO Magazine - Speedster Cabriolet (PDK) - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6896/porsche-911-speedster-review
  • November 2010
• Piston Heads - Speedster Cabriolet (PDK) - https://www.pistonheads.com/road-tests/porsche/driven-porsche-911-speedster/22726
  • November 2010
• Auto Blog - Speedster Cabriolet (PDK) - https://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/23/2011-porsche-911-speedster-first-drive-review-road-test/
  • December 2010
• Motor Trend - Speedster Cabriolet (PDK) - https://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2011/2011-porsche-911-speedster-drive/
  • December 2010
• Doug DeMuro - Reviews a used 2011 Speedster convertible (PDK) - YouTube
  • This car was on sale with only 1,500 miles, and an asking price of nearly $300K...
  • September 2018

Modified 997.2 Carreras
.

• 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
• The Drive - Modified 997.2 C4S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Kyle Benedict lost the use of his legs in a snowboarding accident
  • So he modified his C4S for off-road Rallycross competition using only hand controls
  • August 2024

997.2 Miscellaneous

Various 997.2 articles/videos that don't fit in other sections...
.

• 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-rev...ss-gen-ii-46-years-porsches-911-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/feature...-porsche-911-carrera-s-manual-and-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/180/articles/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/911/6953/9972-porsche-911-carrera-s-powerkit-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-culture/a16720/ultimate-porsches/
  • The video is embedded in the above page
  • January 2011
• Edmunds - Suspension Walkaround - https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/track-tests/suspension-walkaround-2011-porsche-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
.

• Elferspot - General (if not very detailed) overview of the 997 Turbos - https://www.elferspot.com/en/magazin/buyers-guide-the-porsche-997-turbo-s/
  • The title of the article is about the 997.2 Turbo S, but in practice it discusses both the .1 and .2 models
  • December 2018
• Porsche Club of America - What's going on in the Porsche 997 Turbo market? - https://www.pca.org/news/whats-going-on-in-the-porsche-997-turbo-market
  • December 2021

997.1 Turbos

997.1 Turbo Coupe Reviews

• Autoweek - Turbo Coupe (Tiptronic) - Three articles:
  1. April 2006 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...-above-crowd-nothing-beats-porsches-911-turbo
  2. November 2006 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/2007-porsche-911-turbo
  3. November 2006 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/2007-porsche-911-turbo-911-turbo-takes-over-top-spot
• Fifth Gear - Jason Plato reviews the Turbo Coupe (6MT)
  • 2x unofficial versions posted to YT:
    • #1 - YouTube (better quality of the two...)
    • #2 - YouTube
  • Unknown broadcast date
• Autocar - Turbo Coupe (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-turbo
  • May 2006
• Evo Magazine - Group test with Turbo Coupe (6MT) - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/carrer...urbo-v-porsche-carrera-gt-v-mitsubishi-evo-ix
  • This odd group test also included a 980 Carrera GT and Mitsubishi Evo IX
  • July 2006
• Motor (Australia) - 997.1 Turbo Coupe (6MT) - https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/2006-porsche-997-911-turbo-review-classic-motor
  • July 2006
• Motor Trend - Turbo Coupe (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sports/112_0606_2007_porsche_911_turbo/
  • July 2006
• Car and Driver - Group test with Turbo Coupe (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...-f430-2007-porsche-911-turbo-comparison-tests
  • Test also included C5 Corvette Z06 and Ferrari F430
  • September 2006
• Motor Week - Turbo Coupe (6MT) - http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2007_porsche_911_turbo/
  • September 2006
  • Unofficial YouTube video
• Car and Driver - Turbo Coupe (Tiptronic) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2007-porsche-911-turbo-tiptronic-short-take-road-test
  • November 2006
• Drive.com.au - Turbo Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • Published in May 2012, but presumably the review occured back in 2006
• Top Gear - Turbo Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • S9E4 (February 2007)
• Edmunds - Turbo Coupe First Drive (6MT) - YouTube
  • June 2007
• Edmunds - Turbo Coupe (Tiptronic) - YouTube
  • June 2007
• Car and Driver - Group test with Turbo Coupe (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...di-r8-2007-porsche-911-turbo-comparison-tests
  • Test also included Aston Martin V-8 Vantage (6MT) and Audi R8 V8 (6MT)
  • July 2007
• Car and Driver - Group test with Turbo Coupe (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...-r-vs-2008-porsche-911-turbo-comparison-tests
  • Test also included a E92 BMW M3 Coupe (6MT) and Nissan GT-R (DCT)
  • Also posted a video - YouTube
  • Video in June 2008, online article October 2008
• Autocar - Turbo Coupe (6MT) vs. 993 TT (6MT) - YouTube
  • Steve Sutcliffe compares the two models
  • At one point he notes a 993 TT could be bought for high-£30K... if we only knew then what we know now!!!
  • December 2008
• Speed TV's Battle of the Supercars - 997.1 Turbo Coupe (Tip) vs. Nissan GT-R (DCT) - YouTube
  • Professional racers Paul Tracy (IndyCar) and Tanner Foust (Rally/Drifting) compete against each other in these cars
  • The 997TT is wearing some form of bodykit, but they quote standard 480 HP levels - so presumably the engine is stock
  • Presentation style is bit WWE, so beware...
  • Original broadcast was in July 2010 (per IMDB)
• The Smoking Tire - Mostly stock Turbo Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • Of note is that it has the TPC DSC suspension kit
  • September 2016
• Doug DeMuro - Has reviewed the 997.1 Turbo Coupe twice:
  • Used 2007 Turbo Coupe (Tiptronic) - YouTube
    • This car was on sale with 79K miles, with an asking price of under $51K
    • July 2017
  • Used 2007 Turbo Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
    • This one had only 20K miles, and was up for auction on Cars & Bids: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3o7vbWAm/2007-porsche-911-turbo-coupe
    • It sold for $133K
    • April 2022
• Number27 - Turbo Coupe (6MT) vs. Lotus Evora S (6MT) - YouTube
  • March 2018
• JayEmm on Cars - Reviewed the 997.1 Turbo Coupe on 3 occasions:
  • Turbo Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
    • October 2019
  • Turbo Coupe (Tiptronic) - YouTube
    • June 2020
  • Turbo Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
    • February 2022
• 9WERKS TV (previously known as 'That Nine Eleven Guy') - 997.1 Turbo Buyer's Guide & Drive Review - YouTube
  • February 2021

997.1 Turbo Cabriolet Reviews

• Autocar - Turbo Cabriolet (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...rives/porsche-911-turbo-cabriolet-2007-review
  • June 2007
• Evo Magazine - Turbo Cabriolet (Tip) review - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6...let-review-is-the-turbo-better-without-a-roof
  • August 2007
• Excellence - Turbo Cabriolet (Tip) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/159/articles/997-turbo-cabrio
  • Issue 159 - October 2007

997.2 Turbos

997.2 Turbo Coupe Reviews

• Edmunds - Turbo Coupe (PDK) - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2010/road-test-4/
  • Video review - YouTube
  • October 2009
• Autoweek - Turbo Coupe (PDK) - Two separate reviews
  1. October 2009 - http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2010-porsche-911-turbo-supercar-everyday-driving
  2. November 2009 - PDF download at https://autoweek.com/sites/default/files/911 turbo.pdf
     • Carrier page for the PDF is at https://autoweek.com/article/autoweek-60/november-2009-2010-911-turbo-gets-even-500-hp
• Autocar - Turbo Coupe (PDK) - Three separate reviews during October & November 2009:
  1. Steve Sutcliffe - YouTube
  2. Greg Kable - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-turbo/first-drives/porsche-911-38-turbo
  3. Matt Saunders - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-turbo/first-drives/porsche-911-turbo-pdk
• Autocar - Group test with Turbo Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Steve Sutcliffe compares the Turbo Coupe with the Audi R8 V10 (6MT) and Nissan GT-R (DCT)
  • December 2009
• Car and Driver - Turbo Coupe (PDK) vs. Corvette C6 ZR1 (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...zr1-vs-2010-porsche-911-turbo-comparison-test
  • March 2010
• Edmunds - Turbo Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • May 2010
• Motor Trend - Group test with Turbo Coupe (PDK) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/audi...es-benz-sls-amg-porsche-911-turbo-comparison/
  • Test also included the Audi R8 V10 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
  • June 2010
• Motor Trend - Turbo Coupe (6MT) vs. Corvette C6 ZR1 (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/chev...rvette-zr1-2010-porsche-911-turbo-comparison/
  • Also posted a video - YouTube
  • September 2010
• Autoweek - Turbo Coupe (PDK) - http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2010-porsche-911-turbo-aw-drivers-log
  • October 2010
• Excellence - Turbo Coupe (PDK) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/191/articles/turbo-2
  • Issue 191 - May 2011
• Drive.com.au - Turbo Coupe (PDK) vs. Holden V8 Supercar (Sequential) - YouTube
  • December 2011
• DRIVETRIBE - What does the Stig actually drive? - YouTube
  • Ben Collins was The Stig on Top Gear for seasons 4-15.
  • He also did precision/stunt driving on various movies, famously rolling the Aston Martin DBS in Casino Royal
  • And for his personal use (after saving up)... he chose the 997.2 Turbo (6MT)
  • April 2022
• JayEmm on Cars - 997.2 Turbo Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Reviews a 2010 Coupe with ~61K miles
  • The misaligned suspension was the subject of discussion on the Turbo board
  • August 2022

997.2 Turbo S Coupe Reviews

• Autocar - Turbo S Coupe (PDK) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-turbo/first-drives/porsche-911-turbo-s
  • May 2010
• Car and Driver - Group test with Turbo S Coupe (PDK) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...-amg-2011-porsche-911-turbo-s-comparison-test
  • Test also included Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Audi R8 V10, Ferrari 458 Italia and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
  • September 2010
• Motor Trend - Turbo S Coupe (PDK) vs. Nissan GT-R Black Edition (DCT) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/niss...ck-edition-vs-porsche-911-turbo-s-comparison/
  • Also posted a video - YouTube
  • April 2012
• /DRIVE - Turbo S Coupe (PDK) vs. Nissan GT-R Track Pack (DCT) - YouTube
  • Chris Harris compares on a damp track...
  • May 2012
• /DRIVE - Group test with Turbo S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  • Test also included Audi R8 V10 Plus (DSG) and a Litchfield modified Nissan GT-R Track (DCT) with a claimed 750 hp
  • May 2013
• Fifth Gear - Turbo S Coupe (PDK) vs. Nissan GT-R (DCT) - YouTube
  • S19E4

997.2 Turbo Cabriolet Reviews

• Top Gear - Turbo Cabriolet (6MT) vs. Audi R8 V10 Spyder (6MT) - YouTube
  • S15E4 (July 2010)
• Autoweek - Turbo Cabriolet (PDK) - http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2010-porsche-911-turbo-cabriolet-aw-drivers-log
  • December 2010
• Top Gear - Turbo S Cabriolet (PDK) vs. VM Beetle - YouTube
  • Porsche races a VM Beetle...
  • May 2011

Modified 997 Turbos

Modified 997.1 Turbos

• Evo Magazine - DMS tuned 997TT - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6...iew-is-the-turbo-still-the-king-of-its-castle
  • No information on the transmission type
  • May 2007
• Evo Magazine - APR tuned 997TT (6MT) - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6518/porsche-911
  • July 2007
• Autoweek - Techart modified 600+ hp 997.1 Turbo Coupe - https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/luxury-tuner-techart-porsche-997-turbo-dial-it-11
  • Brief review
  • October 2007
• Autoweek - 9ff modified 910-hp 997.1 Turbo Cabriolet (6MT) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...o-cabriolet-cayman-cr-42-pair-pumped-porsches
  • Brief review also included the 9ff modified Cayman CR-42
  • October 2007
• Speed Channel (SuperCars Exposed) - Evolution Motorsports EVT 850 (6MT) Coupe - YouTube
  • Tanner Foust reviews the 850 hp (on race gas) EVT 850 at Bondurant in Arizona
  • Side note is that he owned a 912 E at the time
  • Originally broadcast sometime in 2008 or 2009 (IMDB is a bit fuzzy on this one)
• Evo Magazine - Sportec SPR1 M tuned 997TT (6MT) - https://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/241429/sportec_spr1_m.html
  • September 2009
• Excellence - Comparing two 700 hp Turbo Coupes (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/183/articles/the-700-club
  • Article reviews TPC Racingís 775 Blitzkrieg (6MT) and Pit AWEís 750R (6MT)
  • Issue 183 - June 2010
• /DRIVE - Modified Turbo Coupe (Sequential) - YouTube
  • Matt Farah and Leh Keen drive a 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo tuned by BBi Autosport on street and track
  • Converted to rear wheel drive, 9K rpm limit, sequential gearbox out of a Cup car, etc.
  • December 2016
• The Smoking Tire - Modified Turbo Coupe (Tiptronic) by Koncept Motorwurks - YouTube
  • 760 HP at the wheels...
  • January 2017
• Excellence - Turbo Coupe (Sequential) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/243/articles/on-the-shoulders-of-giants
  • Brumos tribute built by Five Nine Design
  • Issue 243 - February 2017

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/champion-motorsport-porsche-911-turbo-rsr-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

• TopSpeed - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - https://www.topspeed.com/cars/porsche/2007-porsche-911-gt3-ar6288.html
  • April 2006
• Autoweek - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - Two articles:
  1. April 2006 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/2007-porsche-gt3-sell-farm-were-movin-stuttgart
  2. June 2007 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...t3-nothing-else-comes-close-street-or-circuit
• Motor (Australia) - 997.1 GT3 Coupe (6MT) - https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/2006-porsche-911-gt3-review-classic-motor
  • June 2006
• Car and Driver - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a18200138/2007-porsche-911-gt3-997-first-drive-review/
  • June 2006
• Fifth Gear - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • S10E10 (November 2006)
• Autocar - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-gt3
  • November 2006
• Car and Driver - Group test with a 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...exige-s-2007-porsche-911-gt3-comparison-tests
  • Test also included a C5 Corvette Z06 (6MT) and Lotus Exige S (6MT)
  • March 2007
• Evo Magazine - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) review - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6503/porsche-911-gt3-997
  • April 2007
• Motor Trend - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2007/2007-porsche-911-gt3/
  • EDIT: Unfortunately there's something wrong with this page on the MT site. It's only partially displaying the article. But will keep the link here anyway, just in case they get around to fixing it...
  • April 2007
• Edmunds - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • June 2007
• Drive.com.au - 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • Published in March 2012, but presumably the review occurred back in 2007
• Seen Through Glass - Sam Fane takes a 175K mile 997.1 GT3 (6MT) out for a spin - YouTube
  • One of the previous owners put over 140K miles on it, and before that put 180K miles on a 996 GT3
  • The 997.1 example in this review last sold for £48K with 168K miles, in November 2020
  • And it's still on it's original PCCBs...
  • April 2021
• PistonHeads - Dan Prosser compares the current 992.1 Carrera S (7MT) against the iconic 997.1 GT3 (6MT)
  • At the time, the 992.1 C2 S started at £97.5K in the UK, while mint 3.6L 997.1 GT3s were fetching around £90K
  • Published in two parts:
    • Video - YouTube
    • Article - https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features/porsche-911-carrera-s-vs-911-997-gt3/44345
  • June 2021
• JayEmm on Cars - Reviews a 58K miles example of 997.1 GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • April 2022

997.1 GT3 RS reviews

• Evo Magazine - GT3 RS (6MT) review - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6461/porsche-911
  • December 2006
• Autocar - GT3RS (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-gt3-rs/first-drives/porsche-911-gt3-rs
  • April 2007
• Car and Driver - GT3 RS (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2007-porsche-911-gt3-rs-road-test
  • October 2007
• Top Gear - Group test with GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • The piece is really about finding great driving roads around Monaco, Italy, etc.
  • But in so doing, they take a GT3 RS, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera and Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24 with them
  • It's a classic Top Gear road trip video
  • S10E1 (October 2007)
• Supercar Driver - 997.1 GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • June 2021

997.2 GT3 reviews

• Edmunds - GT3 (6MT)
  • First drive (April 2009) - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2010/road-test-2/
  • Road test (April 2010) - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2010/road-test-5/
  • Video review - YouTube
  • Track test - YouTube
• Autoweek - GT3 (6MT) - http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2010-porsche-911-gt3-hard-core-enthusiast
  • April 2009
• Driver's Republic - GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • Chris Harris reviews...
  • April 2009
• Autocar - GT3 Clubsport (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-2012-2015/first-drives/porsche-911-gt3-clubsport
  • April 2009
• Autoweek - GT3 (6MT) - Two articles:
  • April 2009 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2010-porsche-911-gt3-hard-core-enthusiast
  • October 2010 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2010-porsche-911-gt3-aw-drivers-log
• Evo Magazine - Group test with a 911 GT3 (6MT) - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/14150/911-gt3-v-vantage-v12-v-r8-v10-v-corvette-zr1
  • Also included was an Aston Martin Vantage V12 (6MT), Audi R8 V10 (6MT) and Corvette ZR1 (6MT)
  • August 2009
• Car and Driver - GT3 (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2010-porsche-911-gt3-road-test-review
  • April 2010
• Autocar - GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • May 2009
• Evo Magazine - GT3 (6MT) - http://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6725/porsche-911-gt3
  • June 2009
• Excellence - GT3 (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/175/articles/the-character
  • Issue 175 - August 2009
• European Car Magazine - GT3 (6MT) - http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/project-car/epcp-1004-2010-porsche-911-gt3/
  • Doug Neilson reviews
  • March 2010
• Motor Trend - GT3 (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2010/2010-porsche-911-gt3-test-2/
  • May 2010
• Motor Week - GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • August 2010
• Autoweek - GT3 (6MT) - http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2010-porsche-911-gt3-aw-drivers-log
  • October 2010
• Autocar - BMW E92 M3 GTS (DCT) vs. GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • Jamie Corstorphine and Matt Prior compare...
  • May 2011
• Car and Driver - Handling comparison between GT3 (6MT) and Cayman R (6MT) with respect to rear vs. mid-engine location
  • There's the print article with the most detail - https://www.caranddriver.com/featur...ne-debate-porsche-cayman-r-vs-911-gt3-feature
  • Plus an overview on YouTube
  • June 2011
• Evo Magazine - Soon-to-be old school group test with a 911 GT3 (6MT) - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/14119/porsche-911-gt3-vs-bmw-m3-vs-clio-200-cup-vs-subaru-wrx-sti
  • Also included was an E92 M3 Coupe, Renault Clio 200 Cup and Subaru WRX STI
  • February 2013
• XCAR (a.k.a. Carfection) - GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
  • November 2013
• Autocar - 997.2 GT3 (6MT) vs. 996.2 GT3 (6MT) vs. 991.1 GT3 (PDK) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/old-vs-new-three-generations-porsche-911-gt3-tested
  • August 2015, then 'revisited' in August 2020
• The Smoking Tire - GT3 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • October 2016
• Piston Heads - 997.2 GT3 (6MT) vs. 991.2 GT3 (6MT) - https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/porsche-911-991-2-gt3-vs-911-997-2-gt3/37537
  • February 2018

997.2 GT3 RS reviews

• Evo Magazine - GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • Chris Harris reviews...
  • November 2009
• Edmunds - GT3 RS (6MT) - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2010/road-test-3/
  • February 2010
• Autocar - GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • Jamie Corstorphine reviews...
  • February 2010
• 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...
  • Part 1 - YouTube
  • Part 2 - YouTube
  • April 2010
• Motor (Australia) - GT3 RS (6MT) vs. Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Superleggera (E-gear) - https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/hard-core-porsche-vs-lamborghini
  • July 2010
• Fifth Gear - GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • November 2010
• Motor Week - GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • June 2011
• Motor Trend - GT3 RS (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/cars/porsche/911/2011/2011-porsche-911-gt3-rs-test/
  • July 2011
• Autoweek - GT3RS (6MT) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/porsche-gt3-rs-38-year-life
  • July 2011
• Motor Trend - GT3 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • Hot lap around Laguna Seca
  • September 2011
• Autocar - GT3 RS (6MT) vs. McLaren MP4-12C (DCT) - YouTube
  • Steve Sutcliffe compares...
  • October 2011
• Autocar - GT3RS (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-gt3-rs-2010-2012
  • No publication date
• Fifth Gear - GT3 RS (6MT) vs. BMW M3 GTS (DCT) - YouTube
  • Unknown broadcast date
• Chris Harris on Cars - GT3 RS (6MT) vs. Camaro Z/28 (6MT) - YouTube
  • November 2014
• Evo Magazine - GT3 RS (6MT) vs. CLK63 Black Series (7-spd wet-clutch speed-shift automatic) - https://www.evo.co.uk/features/22137/hardcore-coupes-clk63-black-series-vs-997-gt3-rs
  • January 2019
• PistonHeads - 2x reviews of the 997.2 GT3 RS Review (6MT)
  • Dan Prosser takes a RS for an early morning thrash through the hills of Brecon Beacons (South Wales) - YouTube
    • August 2019
  • Matt Bird looks back at this RS variant - https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-features-heroes/porsche-911-gt3-rs-9972-ph-heroes/47255
    • May 2023
• Mr JWW - 997.2 GT3 RS (6MT) review by James Walker in two parts during March 2020:
  • Looks back at the Porsche GB's Press Car that was featured in many articles back in the day - YouTube
    • This car is now considered part of the "Heritage" collection of the press fleet
  • Then he compares it to his own 991.2 GT3 (6MT) - YouTube
    • To see how things progressed over 10-years

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:
  • Andrew Frankel - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-gt3-rs-2010-2012/first-drives/porsche-911-gt3-rs-40
  • Matt Prior - YouTube
  • June 2011
• Car Magazine - Jethro Bovingdon reviews the GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
  • There's also an article on their website - https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/porsche/porsche-911-gt3-rs-40-2011-review/
  • June/July 2011
• Fifth Gear - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - YouTube
  • S20E5 (November 2011)
• Excellence - GT3 RS 4.0 (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/197/articles/the-six-second-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

• Fifth Gear - GT2 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • Jason Plato reviews
  • Unknown broadcast date
• Autocar - GT2 (6MT) - YouTube
  • Chris Harris reviews...
  • October 2007
• Autoweek - GT2 (6MT) - Two articles:
  • October 2007 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-news/08-porsche-911-gt2-race-bred-and-road-ready
  • December 2007 - https://autoweek.com/article/car-ne...take-banks-track-day-investment-porsche-elite
• Jay Leno's Garage - GT2 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • Video was published in February 2013
  • But presumably the review occurred back in 2008
• Motor Trend - GT2 (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0805_2008_porsche_911_gt2_first_test/
  • February 2008
• Autocar - GT2 (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911/first-drives/porsche-911-gt2
  • March 2008
• Autocar - GT2 (6MT) vs. C6 Corvette Z06 - YouTube
  • Chris Harris & the Autocar crew compares...
  • March 2008
• Edmunds - GT2 (6MT) - Two parts:
  • Part 1 - YouTube
  • Part 2 - YouTube
  • July 2008
• Car and Driver - Group test with GT2 (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/compari...-nissan-gt-r-porsche-911-gt2-comparison-tests
  • Test also included a C5 Corvette Z06 (6MT), Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (6MT) and Nissan GT-R (DCT)
  • August 2008
• Autocar - Group test with GT2 (6MT) - YouTube
  • Steve Sutcliffe compares the GT2 with the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and Lamborghini Gallardo 560-4
  • September 2008
• Motor Trend - Group test with GT2 (6MT) - http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests..._vs_porsche_gt2_vs_ferrari_599_vs_nissan_gtr/
  • Test also included a C5 Corvette ZR1 (6MT), Ferrari 599 (6-sp auto clutch) and Nissan GT-R (DCT)
  • October 2008
• Excellence - GT2 (6MT) vs. C6 Corvette ZR1 (6MT) - http://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/180/articles/the-big-guns
  • Issue 180 - February 2010
• Driver's Republic - GT2 (6MT) vs. GT-R (DCT) around the Nurburgring - YouTube
  • Chris Harris narrates laps around the 'Ring in these cars
  • The video was posted in 2012, but the actual review likely happened in 2007 or 2008

997.2 GT2 RS reviews

• Evo Magazine - GT2 RS (6MT) review - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/6876/9972-porsche-911-gt2-rs-review
  • July 2010
• Edmunds - 997.2 GT2 RS Coupe (6MT) - Three reviews:
  • First drive (July 2010) - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2011/road-test-2/
  • Road test (April 2011) - https://www.edmunds.com/porsche/911/2011/road-test-5/
  • Drag racing against a Lexus LFA (April 2011) - YouTube
• Autocar - GT2 RS (6MT) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-gt3-rs-2010-2012/first-drives/porsche-911-gt2-rs
  • July 2010
• Auto Express - GT2 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • September 2010
• Fifth Gear - GT2 RS Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  • Jason Plato reviews, and gives his thoughts of it against the Ferrari 458 Italia
  • S18E7 (November 2010)
• Autocar - GT2 RS (6MT) vs. Base C2 Coupe - YouTube
  • Jamie Corstorphine compares two 911 models in Porsche's lineup, with a £100k price difference...
  • December 2010
• MOTOR1 - GT2 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • December 2010
• Car and Driver - GT2 RS (6MT) - http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2011-porsche-911-gt2-rs-road-test-review
  • July 2011
• Motor Trend - GT2 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • Analysis of how this car takes a corner
  • October 2011
• Evo Magazine - Group test with a GT2 RS (6MT) - https://www.evo.co.uk/porsche/911/14133/ferrari-f40-v-jaguar-xj220-v-porsche-911-gt2-rs-v-noble-m600
  • Also included was a Ferrari F40 (5MT), Jaguar XJ220 (5MT) and Noble M600 (6MT)
  • December 2011
• /DRIVE - GT2 RS (6MT) vs. Ducati 1199 Panigale - YouTube
  • July 2012
• Top Gear USA - GT2 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • Tanner Foust reviews...
  • May 2013
• Evo Magazine - GT2 RS (6MT) vs. Mercedes SLS AMG Black (DCT) - YouTube
  • April 2014
• Porsche Club of America - 997.2 GT2 RS (6MT) vs. 991.2 GT2 RS (PDK) - YouTube
  • Online article - https://www.pca.org/news/video-porsche-997-gt2-rs-versus-991-gt2-rs
  • June 2020
• 9WERKS TV (previously known as 'That Nine Eleven Guy') - Review of the 997.2 GT2 RS (6MT) - YouTube
  • September 2021

Multiple 997 GT3/GT2 Models
.

• 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/issues/181/articles/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/911/13309/porsche-911-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/files/Best-of-the-Best-GT2-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-buying-guides/porsche-911-997-gt3-ph-used-buying-guide/46273
  • October 2022

Modified 997 GT3/GT2 Models

Modified GT3 reviews

• Excellence - Ruf RGT (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/157/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/issues/181/articles/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/evocarreviews/253072/9ff_twin_turbo_gt3_rs_review.html
  • Heavily modified 997.1 GT3 RS
  • June 2010
• Excellence - GMG modified 997.2 GT3 RS (6MT) - https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/194/articles/global-motorsports-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/porsche-911-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/issues/176/articles/state-of-the-art
  • Issue 176 - September 2009
• Autocar - 997.2 GT3 R Hybrid (Sequential & Electric) - https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/porsche/911-gt3-rs/first-drives/porsche-911-gt3-r-hybrid
  • June 2010
• Autoweek - 997.2 GT3 R Hybrid (Sequential & Electric) - https://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/behind-wheel-porsches-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...

PPS: Articles on test methodologies and content creation experiences by various publications:
.

• Car and Driver
  • December 2019 - https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a30085446/acceleration-testing-procedure-change-rollout/
  • August 2020 - https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a32018270/how-we-test-cars
• Motor Trend - February 2018 - http://www.motortrend.com/news/motor-trend-testing/
• Road & Track - May 2020 - https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a30905608/how-0-to-60-tests-work/
• Doug DeMuro - How Press Cars work - October 2022 - YouTube
• JayEmm - The economic realities of producing YouTube automotive content - January 2023 - YouTube
• savagegeese - 10 Years of Making Car Videos | 20 Lessons - May 2023 - YouTube

 

[wjk_glynn]

Holding for any overflow...

 

[apollokre1d]

Amazing effort :thumb:

 

[kas750]

Brill :thumb:
The mods will have a heart attack with all those links to other sites :?:

 

[John H]

Congratulations on a fantastic "Work of Art" - many thanks.. :thumb:

This deserves to be a 'sticky' on the 997 thread...

 

[silvermilnec]

Man that must have taken some time!! Good effort 👍

 

[askgeez]

This deserves to be a 'sticky' on the 997 thread...


:agree: :thumbs:

 

[Shaoxter]

Amazing effort! :worship:

 

[Scholester]

Amazing effort there Karl. This wil give me excellent material to fall back on when I am wasting away the hours. :thumb:

 

[T8]

This deserves to be a 'sticky' on the 997 thread...

:agree: :thumbs:

Me too ....... So it now is. :thumbs:

 

[wjk_glynn]

Thanks everyone, more a labour of love. Now where did I put my anorak?

Speaking of which...

If anyone has any saved reviews they would recommend that's not captured in the list above, please share here on this thread and I'll update the top post.

The only thing I ask is that it be a 'professional' review, i.e. by someone or some-organization that does reviews on a regular basis.

On the flip side, if you come across a dead-link in the list above, please flag that as well. I've seen articles disappear over the years (Autocar and Road & Track were particularly egregious in this regard). So if one isn't working anymore, please let us know.

Thanks.

Karl.

 

[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.

 

[911TEL]

Great Effort , that's great night time reading .... retreat to peace and quiet is needed ....!!

Well done .......

 

[wjk_glynn]

Added the following to the top post...


997.1 GT3

• The Smoking Tire - Mildly modified GT3 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  [list:773cf5523f]
• January 2017

[/list:u:773cf5523f]
997.1 GT3 RS

• Speed Channel (SuperCars Exposed) - Trio of SharkWerks modified GT3 RS Coupes - YouTube
  [list:773cf5523f]
• Tanner Foust reviews and drives 3x modified GT3 RS Coupes by Alex Ross of SharkWerks
• Pretty banal review with phone-it-home commentary, 'rock' background music, etc. - but hey...
• Was probably broadcast sometime during 2008

[/list:u:773cf5523f]
997.1 Turbo Coupe

• Fifth Gear - Jason Plato reviews the Turbo Coupe (6MT)
  [list:773cf5523f]
• 2x unofficial versions posted to YT:
  [list:773cf5523f]
• #1 - YouTube (better quality of the two...)
• #2 - YouTube

[*]Unknown broadcast date[/list:u:773cf5523f]
[*]The Smoking Tire - Mostly stock Turbo Coupe (6MT) - YouTube

• Of note is that it has the TPC DSC suspension kit
• September 2016

[*]The Smoking Tire - Modified Turbo Coupe (Tiptronic) by Koncept Motorwurks - YouTube

• 760 HP at the wheels...
• January 2017

[*]Doug DeMuro - Reviews a used 2007 Turbo Coupe (Tiptronic) - YouTube

• This car was on sale with 79K miles, and an asking price of under $51K
• July 2017

[/list:u:773cf5523f]
997.1 GT2

• Fifth Gear - GT2 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  [list:773cf5523f]
• Jason Plato reviews
• Unknown broadcast date

[*]Jay Leno's Garage - GT2 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube

• Video was published in February 2013
• But presumably the review occured back in 2008

[*]The Hooniverse - 775 hp modified GT2 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube

• Jason Connor's NSFW (language) review of a SharkWerks modified GT2 Coupe
• September 2016

[/list:u:773cf5523f]
997.2 C2

• Fifth Gear - C2 Coupe (6MT) vs. Lotus Evora S (6MT) - YouTube
  [list:773cf5523f]
• While the video title on YT says C2S, but it's actually a base Carrera being reviewed
• S19E5 (May 2011)

[/list:u:773cf5523f]
997.2 C2S

• JayEmm on Cars - C2S Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  [list:773cf5523f]
• Of note the reviewer felt the PDK was a bit lethargic, though the car had the Sports Chrono package
• July 2017

[/list:u:773cf5523f]
997.2 GTS

• Automobile Magazine - 24hr living with GTS Coupe (PDK) - YouTube
  [list:773cf5523f]
• Various staffers use the car for day-to-day errands...
• July 2011

[*]Drive.com.au - GTS Coupe (6MT) - YouTube

• March 2012

[/list:u:773cf5523f]
997.2 GT3

• The Smoking Tire - GT3 Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  [list:773cf5523f]
• October 2016

[/list:u:773cf5523f]
997.2 GT2 RS

• Fifth Gear - GT2 RS Coupe (6MT) - YouTube
  [list:773cf5523f]
• Jason Plato reviews, and gives his thoughts of it against the Ferrari 458 Italia
• S18E7 (November 2010)

[*]MOTOR1 - GT2 RS (6MT) - YouTube

• December 2010

[/list:u:773cf5523f]


Karl.

 

[wjk_glynn]

Added...

• Motors TV - Carrera S Cabriolet (PDK) - YouTube
  [list:e85333fd4d]
• October 2008

[*]Fast Lane Car - Carrera GTS (6MT) - YouTube

• October 2011

[/list:u:e85333fd4d]

Karl.