In 2007 the 997 GT2 redefined the performance and handling characteristics of the Porsche 911 turbo…
The first non-track 911 Turbo to exceed 200mph, the 997 GT2 runs 0-60mph in a mere 3.6 seconds! (1920x1200)
The 997 GT2 has a twin turbocharged 3.6 litre 6-cylinder engine based on 997 Turbo but Porsche achieved power increase through completely newly designed expansion intake manifold in which the distributor pipe is longer than in Turbo and the intake manifolds are shorter, a full titanium silencer is used also in GT2, even though the Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S variant has a slightly larger engine at 3.8 litres.
Despite the power hike, Porsche claims fuel consumption at full throttle is improved by 15 percent compared with the Turbo. The GT2 accelerates in 3.6 seconds to 60 mph and in 7.4 seconds to 100 mph with a top speed of 204mph. This makes it the first Porsche 911 GT2 to exceed the 200 mph top speed after the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Race Version (which is not considered an actual Porsche 911 due to its mid-mounted engine and it only saw roads for homologation purposes). The Porsche 997 GT2 has a curb weight of 1,440 kg (3,200 lb). The only transmission choice is a 6-speed manual gearbox. The GT2 is also the first Porsche equipped with launch control.
Its appearance is slightly different from its sister-car, the Porsche 911 (997) Turbo, in a few ways. It does not have fog lights in the front bumper, it has a revised front lip, it has a larger rear wing (with two small air scoops on either side), and it has a different rear bumper (now featuring titaniumexhaust pipes).
A native of Tampa, FL Robert is the presiding editor and co-owner of both Down Shift Magazine and DS Holdings, LLC. A proud alumnus of the University of South Florida’s class of 2005 Robert is active in the Tampa Bay community and when not residing at his home in Tampa, FL enjoys traveling throughout the United States and abroad covering the motorsports and cultural phenomenon that shape our modern automotive enthusiast community.
