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Porsche 911 Turbo 997 Turbo (6th Generation)

20062013 · 997 · coupe

Two distinct sub-generations. 997.1 Turbo (2006-2009) carried the Mezger 3.6L twin-turbo at 480 hp — beloved for tunability and bulletproof bottom end. 997.2 Turbo (2010-2013) switched to the new direct-injection 9A1 3.8L turbo at 500 hp and added PDK. Both are AWD-only.

Watch out: 997.1 Turbo: bulletproof Mezger drivetrain, but the front PCCB ceramic brake rotors are $9,000+ to replace — verify steel or ceramic and condition before buying. 997.2 Turbo: early DFI cars had isolated reports of injector and high-pressure fuel pump failures, both addressed under warranty campaigns.

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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