Autoweeks article on the new 997 Turbo. Mass produced, more weight with little added HP. How very sad. This will not only be the last Turbo for me, it will also be my last Porsche.

 

So a flattened torque curve, 200mph and 0-60 under 4 secs is unacceptable?

Maybe it would be wise to wait until the actual specs were available?

 

Autoweek is speculating, I wouldn't take anything they have published to heart, when they drive it and test it, it would be a different story....

 

IF that holds to be true, I will only enjoy my 996TT that much more...as if i couldn't enjoy it enough as it is.

 

i wouldn't trust Autoweek anyways. they have to make something up every week for the viewers. i've found their ''corrections'' to be more reliable most of the time. but again, the hp gain was never a big thing in the Turbo history. look at the 993 TT numbers.

 

If you think about it, the base numbers for the 996 TT and X-50 still hold up pretty well. As we all know, to see large gains when you are already at the 95th percentile takes an awful lot. I can imagine 0-60 in around 3.5-3.6 with a top-end shy of 200. They may actually shave a little weight but power isn't going to be over the top. I'd say if the numbers match up to the C6 Z06 that's about all we can expect. Most of our modified cars will probably still be faster. I'm sure the interior upgrades and materials will be more modern looking like 997 and maybe there is a trick up their sleeve still.

 

I think the base 997 Turbo will have about 500 hp, with an "S" model available with 520-530 hp. It will have better handling than the 996 Turbo, will run the Ring's big track in the low 7:40's, do 0-60 in 3.5 sec, and run the quarter in 11.6 at 125 mph.

 

For now it's all speculation until Porsche tell's it like it is. Me I can't wait for the 997 GT2 if they decide to build one.
As far as what auto magazaines say it's just what they decide to put in print and nothing beats 'seat of the pants" experience. Whether its going to be in Vette "territory" has never and will never be the question for me, it has nothing to do with buying, owning and loving my Porsche car.

Bajo

 

Dock, I cannot forsee Porsche pushing the 500hp envelope for the stock 911 turbo and definitely not hitting mid 11s @ 125mph (that will take more than 500hp in my opinion). To increase the car 85hp over the previous gen is a rather large jump that Porsche isn't know for.

I forsee 475hp, perhaps a smidge more weight, and the "S" might hit 500hp. I guess we'll see...

 

i'm betting ~440 for the base turbo and ~475 for a turbo S. just you wait and see

 

Eh, I was thinking 460hp at the minimum for the base being that it will be a 3.8L now. Like you said, we'll see. We need to get together. I wanna see your car!

 

Sounds like a great subject for a Poll:

"How much HP will the 997 Turbo have when introduced"
Bill

 

Good idea! I wonder if we can make the poll "public" so that each person can see who, individually, voted for what.

 

I wouldn't take a vette over a 911 either but I am very impressed with the Z06. You can't touch that performance for the dollar.

 

I don't believe that anyone will argue that point either, buddy. Hands down, the best bang for the buck. However, the car just doesn't do it for me. I dunno why. I think that it has to do with the rear hatch vs trunk as was the difference with the C5 and C5 Z06. It doesn't differ from the C6 enough for my tastes. I dunno, there is just something about it that doesn't sit well with me...