Porsche 911 (997): PH Buying Guide - Pistonheads.com
Launched in 2004, the 997 Carrera and Carrera S models offered a return to more traditional 911 styling compared to the 996. Round headlights harked back to the 993, but there was nothing old-fashioned about the new flat-six engines. Two models were available from the launch, the Carrera with a 325hp 3. 6 and the 3. 8 S with an extra 30hp. The Carrera was good for 0-62 in 4. 8 seconds and 177mph, the Carrera S dropping the sprint time by two tenths and extending the top speed... Porsche didn't waste time introducing further derivatives to the 997 range, with Carrera 4 models from the start and the Targa arriving shortly after in late 2004. The four-wheel drive models have a 44mm wider rear track. While the basic layout of the suspension remained the same as the 996's, Porsche launched the 997 with its PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management), which was standard on the S models and an option for the Carrera. Source: www.pistonheads.com
