Images: Porsche 997.I 911 Coupe (2004-08)
Released in October 2004, the Porsche 997 Series I (997.I) 911 Coupe was a two-door fastback. Manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany, the 997 911 Coupe range initially consisted of the rear-wheel drive Carrera variants, with the all-wheel drive Carrrera 4 following in November 2005. The range was further expanded in 2006 with the Turbo (August) and GT3 variants (September), while a limited number of GT2 variants were available from March 2008… Read full Porsche 997 911 Coupe review
Images: Porsche 997.II 911 Coupe (2008-11)
Released in October 2008, the Porsche 997 Series II (997.II) 911 Coupe introduced direct-injection engines for the Carrera, Carrera 4 and Turbo variants, a seven-speed double-clutch transmission (Porsche’s PDK or Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) and cosmetic updates. The direct-injection engines were more powerful, lighter, had greater structural rigidity and 40 per cent fewer moving parts due to new timing chain technology and one-piece cylinder heads. The suspension also featured revised spring, damper and anti-roll bar settings, including an additional stop spring on the front and rear axles. The Porsche 997.II 911 Coupe could be identified by its new front and rear bumpers, larger front air intakes, new front light units above the air intakes, daytime LED running lights and LED brake lights; the Carrera 4 variants also had a full-length rear reflector between the tail-lights and silver-coloured front air-dam strakes. Inside, there was a third-generation Porsche Communications Manage…
