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Porsche 911 997 (2004 to 2012)
The Porsche 911 997 was built from 2004 to 2012. Choose your engine: each page gives the engine, the output and what to know for servicing.
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Engines
Carrera: M97 3.6 flat-6, 325 hp (239 kW), 2004 to 2008 Carrera: MA1 3.6 DFI, 345 hp (254 kW), 2008 to 2012 Carrera S: M97 3.8 flat-6, 355 hp (261 kW), 2004 to 2008 Carrera S: MA1 3.8 DFI, 385 hp (283 kW), 2008 to 2012 Carrera 4S: MA1 3.8 DFI, 385 hp (283 kW), 2008 to 2012 Turbo: Mezger 3.6 biturbo, 480 hp (353 kW), 2006 to 2009 Turbo: MA1 3.8 biturbo DFI, 500 hp (368 kW), 2009 to 2012 Turbo S: MA1 3.8 biturbo DFI, 530 hp (390 kW), 2010 to 2012 GT3: Mezger 3.8, 435 hp (320 kW), 2009 to 2012
Maintenance
Oil change about every 20,000 km or 2 years depending on the model and service book, with Porsche A40 approved oil (or C30 on some recent engines). Major inspection about every 40,000 km or 4 years. Brake fluid every 2 years. Shorten intervals for track use and GT models.