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Porsche · Coupé · 2004–2012

Porsche 911 997 Coupé

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.2 / 5.0 · Based on 13 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

530–620 PS

3.6L Turbo Benzin

390 kW, no all-wheel drive — hands on the wheel

Legendary!
Most Reliable Engine

400 PS

3.8L Benzin

5 weaknesses

Good Choice
Problem Engine

381 PS

3.6L Benzin

9 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Engine Overview

The Porsche 911 997 Coupé is available with 12 engine variants — from 320 to 620 hp.

Carrera · Benziner· 320–345 PS Engine Change
2004 2008
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
2008 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Carrera 4 · Benziner· 320–345 PS Engine Change
2005 2008
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
2008 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Carrera 4 GTS · Benziner· 408 PS
2010 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Carrera 4S · Benziner· 355–385 PS Engine Change
2005 2008
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
2008 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Carrera GTS · Benziner· 408 PS
2010 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
Carrera S · Benziner· 355–385 PS Engine Change
2004 2008
Be Careful 10 weaknesses
2008 2012
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
GT2 · Benziner· 530 PS
2007 2009
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
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GT2 RS · Benziner· 620 PS
2010 2012
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GT3 · Benziner· 415–435 PS Engine Change
2006 2009
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
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2009 2012
Be Careful 11 weaknesses
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GT3 RS · Benziner· 450 PS
2009 2012
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Turbo · Benziner· 480–500 PS Engine Change
2006 2009
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2009 2012
Be Careful 8 weaknesses
Turbo S · Benziner· 530 PS
2010 2012
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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Damper Piston Rod Corrosion

Damper piston rods corrode due to stone damage and moisture. Relevant for roadworthiness testing, as damper function is compromised.

Symptoms: Oil weeping from dampers, knocking noises, failed roadworthiness inspection, deteriorated handling
from 80,000 km
Ad shock absorber 997 Korrosiondamper 997 PASM
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Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Porsche 911 997 Coupé have? +
The Porsche 911 997 as Coupé has 103 known weaknesses, 7 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: MA1.04 (3.4L), MA1.03 (3.8L).
Is the Porsche 911 997 Coupé worth buying used? +
The Porsche 911 997 Coupé is a good choice as a used car — 2 of 13 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee

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