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Is 997 or 991 better?

Is 997 or 991 better?

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. The 997, some would argue, is fitted with more communicative steering, as the 991 has an electrically assisted rack.

What is the difference between 991 and 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.

Is Porsche 991 good?

The 991 is an excellent car that can be driven daily and yet performs outstandingly on the track. Gone are many of the issues of the past and in general the 991 is reliable, easy and fun to drive. The price gap between a lightly used 991 and new 992 will increase over the next 12 months.

Which Porsche 911 holds its value best?

The 2020 Porsche 911 is our top pick for the best model year value for the 911. With the 2020, you would only pay, on average, 77% of the price as new, with 92% of the vehicle’s useful life remaining. The 2019 and 2018 model years are also attractive years for the 911, and provide a relatively good value.

Is Porsche 992 better than 991?

While marginally larger and heavier than the 991-generation model it replaced, the 992 is also more advanced. The architecture is more aluminium-intensive, it sports wider tracks, and Porsche’s turbocharged engines which have been fettled for even more power and torque.

Which is better Porsche 997 or Porsche 991?

The 996 led the 911’s watercooled revolution, but it was the 997 that really put the edge on and made the car a shining sports car. 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.

What’s the difference between the Carrera’s and GT3 RS?

The Porsche 911 Carrera S and its evil twin, the GT3 RS, share the same famed rear-engine 911 profile. The GT3 RS stands slightly wider and lower, and features a lower lip spoiler up front and a pronounced wing on the rear deck.

What kind of exhaust does a Porsche 997 GTs have?

Besides, performance-wise you get the powerkit as standard in the 997 GTS, which gives you 408 bhp if my memory serves me well. You also get PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust) as standard. All GTS’s get the wider rear track from the carrera 4 as standard too, which makes the look super sexy I think.