Is the 997.2 reliable?
It can be said that the engines are known for their reliability. Especially compared to the M97, there is relatively little collateral damage. However, you should keep an eye on the oil consumption and even more on the engine case for leaks. As usual, the rear main seal is often the cause of damp engine undersides.
What year did Porsche put the PDK in the 911?
2009
Starting in 2008, Porsche offered an optional PDK in the 911 Carrera and the 911 Carrera S. The breakthrough came a year later with the world premiere of the Panamera model range. In 2009 the four-door sport sedan became the first Porsche with a standard seven-speed PDK—the PDK I—installed in several variants.
How fast is PDK gearbox?
The eight-speed PDK comes standard, and gear changes now take place in milliseconds. The result: the sports car accelerates from 0 to 100 kmh in 3.6 seconds, and in just 3.4 seconds with the Sport Chrono package.
How long does a Porsche PDK last?
Porsche claims the PDK is “lifetime”, and it’s probably true for all practical purposes — unless you plan on driving the car for 600,000 miles as a taxi. PDK has less room for user-error such as mis-shifts, etc.
How do you tell a 991 from a 997?
Porsche’s data sheet reveals that the 991 is 2.2 inches longer than the 997, the front track two inches wider (or more precisely, 46mm on the Carrera and 52mm the S) and the wheelbase is increased by a substantial four inches. It sounds radical, but is far more subtle in the flesh.
Do PDK clutches wear out?
For a transmission. There are no clutch parts or packs that Porsche sells to do a clutch job on PDK. However PDK shifts so perfectly it really does not wear out clutches.
Can Porsche PDK be repaired?
As far as I’m aware, officially no-one is able to repair PDK transmissions since Porsche won’t supply parts and a replacement is the only option.
How long do PDK transmissions last?
What is considered over revving?
Data from your car: Range 1 Generally Range 1 over revs are caused by hittin the rev limiter. Range 2 and above are mechanical over revs but withinb the safety parameters of the engine’s internals. Ranges 4-6 are considered major and may eventually be catastrophic.
What is an over rev Porsche?
An over rev is exactly what is says it is. It is one or many engine revolutions over or above the maximum number of engine revolutions per minute the engine manufacturer has deemed safe. They typically occur in cars that have manual transmissions on down shifts when the road speed and gear tooth ratio are not in sync.
What’s the difference between the 997 and PDK?
The PDK is unbelievably quick compared to the 997 version, the cabin is a nicer place to be and rear wheel steering transforms the handling. Just need the lottery fairy to smile this way. I’m speeding because I have to get there before I forget where I’m going.
What is the difference between the Porsche 911 991 and 997?
The 991 was a revolutionary approach to the 911, making almost everything better. The 991 offers more performance than the 997, in fact depending on the track, the 991 Carrera S is faster than a 997 GT3.
Why is the 991 so heavy?
Weight is the enemy of performance and fuel consumption, and during planning for the 991 an all-aluminium mock-up was built, which turned out to be heavier.
What do the 991 and 997 Carrera 4S have in common?
The 991 and 997 Carrera 4S, more specifically the post-facelift 997, share a lot in common. They both use the 9A1 based engine with give or take the same horsepower. They both have a very good all wheel drive system. They both sport wide fenders and wide wheels.