Performance Review: Porsche 911 GT2 997 - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche 911 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche 911 GT2 997 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Porsche 911 has a 3600cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The 911 shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 911's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1486 kgs (3276 lbs) this makes the Porsche 911 GT2 997 in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche 911 shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 3600cc 24V St6 engine produces 530 bhp (395 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 502 lb-ft (680.6 Nm) @ 2200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (524 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche 911 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2003 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren (381.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche 911.

The Porsche 911 has a Power to weight ratio of 356.6 bhp per ton and 337.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 911 competing with the 2003 Mercedes SLR Class McLaren (381.3 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Lexus LFA Nurburgring (380.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche 911 generating around 337.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (361.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2000 Ultima GTR 5.7 (360.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Porsche 911 GT2 997 as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs). This Porsche 911 GT2 997 is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 Auto (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 911 and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392

When talking about the performance of the Porsche 911 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.52 secs @ 118.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 (11.47 secs), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (11.47 secs), and the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.4 V8 (11.48 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Porsche 911 GT2 997 has a maximum speed of 204mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 911 equals the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Porsche 911 GT2 997 then how about the 2006 Ascari A10 5.0 V8 (215 mph), the 2017 Ford GT 3.5 V6 Bi-Turbo (216 mph), or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (217 mph).

Related Links:

2007 911 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Porsche

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