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Porsche 911 Turbo 997.2 buying guide
The 997.2 Turbo arrived in late 2009 with a new direct-injection 3.8 twin-turbo engine and the option of the seven-speed PDK gearbox. The Turbo S followed in 2010, with more power and carbon ceramic brakes as standard.
The versions
- Turbo: 3.8 twin-turbo flat six with direct injection, 500PS
- Turbo S (2010 to 2013): 530PS, PDK only, carbon ceramic brakes and Sport Chrono as standard
- Four-wheel drive; Porsche Torque Vectoring optional
- 7-speed PDK dual-clutch, or manual on the Turbo (not the Turbo S)
- Coupé and cabriolet
What to check on a 997.2 Turbo
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
Front radiators
What to look for: Shine a torch through the openings in the front bumper at the radiators behind. Look for stone damage, packed leaves and corroded fins. On the drive, check the air conditioning blows cold.
Why it matters: The radiators sit low in the nose and take stone chips and debris, and damaged radiators are a common replacement. Reinforced mesh grilles over the openings are a sign of an owner who's thought about it.
PDK servicing and behaviour
What to look for: On a PDK car, look in the history for gearbox fluid and filter changes. On the drive, check it pulls away smoothly from rest and shifts cleanly up and down in both automatic and manual modes.
Why it matters: PDK fluid and filter changes are scheduled maintenance, not lifetime items, and heat and old fluid shorten the gearbox's life. A car with the changes on record and smooth shifts is the one to look for.
Over-rev record on manual cars
What to look for: Ask for a diagnostic readout from a Porsche centre or specialist, or have one done as part of an inspection.
Why it matters: On a manual car a missed gearchange can over-rev the engine. The engine computer logs these events, so the readout shows how the car has been driven.
Also in the full guide
- Carbon ceramic brakes and the inner disc faces
- Smoke at idle and oil use
- Clutch slave cylinder and front suspension
- Spark plugs and the coolant cap
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the 997.2 Turbo
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Porsche.