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Porsche

997.2 Carrera S

4.1s0–60 MPH
306TOP SPEED KPH
385HORSEPOWER

Notes

The Porsche 997.2 Carrera S is an iconic two-door rear-engine rear-wheel-drive sports car designed by Grant Larson and assembled in Stuttgart, Germany, from 2009 to 2013. The renewed version of the Carrera S line, dubbed the "Greatest Sportscar Ever" by many experts and motor enthusiasts, includes a revised front bumper with better air intakes and enlarged exterior mirrors with a redesigned Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE). The Carrera S comes with a 7-speed PDK transmission, capable of taking this car to a top speed of 187 Mph, with a 0-60 Mph acceleration time of only 4.3 seconds flat. This roadster runs with a 3.8L flat-6 engine delivering a maximum power of 385 Bhp at 6500 Rpm and 310 Lb-ft at 440 Rpm of torque.

Although this Porsche 997.2 Carrera S is not a Supercar per se, it does not come short of the performance, drivability, and power any motor enthusiast would love to get. Its suspension system was revised and improved, along with the headlamps that got LED daytime running lights. This Porsche incorporates Michelin Pilot Sport 4 235/35R19 tires on the front and 295/30R19 on the rear to hit the pavements, supported by a ventilated discs brake system on all 4-wheels. Overall, this German all-arounder ticks each one of the boxes to be considered a classic. The price of this sporting car stands at 48,000 dollars on the market today, which is not surprising when you look at the extensive technical improvements it brought and the legion of loyal fans wanting to get one of these beauties.

Rank
horsepower
385
WEIGHT KG
1,495
Power to Weight
0.26
CURRENT VALUE
$65,000

OEM Specs

engine Description
3.8L NA flat-6 (MA1.21)
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
4.1 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
306
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$127,900
gearbox
6-SPEED MANUAL, 7-SPEED PDK
torque
420 N.M
Model Years
2009-2013

YEAR NOTES

2009: 997.2 Carrera S Production Start Year
2013: 997.2 Carrera S production end year

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Popular Porsche 997.2 Carrera S Mods by Level

From 13 documented builds

TrendsPorsche 997.2 Carrera S owners typically start with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires and KW Clubsport suspension. As builds escalate, Ferodo DS1.11 pads and Numeric Racing shifters are common, with full race builds opting for Pirelli DH or Michelin Slicks and JRZ suspension.

Medium

OEM Pace+1.9% 7 builds
Tires Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 23· Nitto NT012· Hankook Ventus Z2141· Michelin Pilot Sport 4S1
Suspension KW Clubsport3· Bilstein B161· DSC Sport Controller1· Eibach Rear Sway Bar1· JRZ RS Pro 2-Way1
Brakes Ferodo DS1.111
Intake/Exhaust Milltek2· IPE2· Milltek Exhaust1· IPE Exhaust1· Porsche Sports Exhaust1
Power/Tune Porsche X51 Power Kit1
Drivetrain Numeric Racing Shifter1· Numeric Racing Shifter Cables1
Other Manthey Racing Kit2

Race

OEM Pace+4.5% 2 builds
Tires Pirelli DH1· Michelin Slicks1
Suspension JRZ1

Lap Times

Time Track Car Mod Driver Tire Lap Date Date Added vs Predict Pace
1:13.6 SM P C O Pocono Raceway (North South Option 2 CW) Light 11 Sep, 2022 22 Sep, 2024 -17.62s +20.65%
59.5 SM Ljungbyhed Stock 14 Aug, 2017 11 Nov, 2021 -2.46s +4.20%
1:51.6 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) Race 20 Mar, 2022 25 Aug, 2022 -2.75s +2.37%
1:07.0 Lime Rock Park (Road Course w/ Two Chicanes) Race 04 Jul, 2025 30 Jul, 2025 warning
1:57.0 Zhuhai International Circuit Stock 25 Jan, 2013 22 Oct, 2021 -2.31s +2.03%
1:55.4 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Medium 31 Jan, 2022 11 Nov, 2024 -2.19s +1.88%
1:15.9 Castle Combe Medium 21 Oct, 2022 13 Mar, 2026 -1.1s +1.45%
58.4 Pocono Raceway (North Road Course-CW) Light 17 May, 2021 05 Sep, 2021 -0.82s +1.42%
1:34.4 Road Atlanta Race 13 Apr, 2025 10 May, 2025 -1.3s +1.35%
1:39.3 Laguna Seca (Current) Medium 21 Aug, 2012 13 Jan, 2026 -1.32s +1.33%
1:58.2 Moscow Raceway (GP10) Light 08 Nov, 2021 13 May, 2022 -1.14s +0.97%
1:40.2 Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah Circuit CCW) Light 24 Apr, 2021 05 Sep, 2021 -0.94s +0.95%
2:06.9 Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) Race 07 Jun, 2025 30 Jul, 2025 -1.1s +0.86%
59.4 Lime Rock Park (CW) Race 27 Apr, 2025 10 May, 2025 -0.37s +0.62%
1:22.7 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) Race 23 Jun, 2019 31 Aug, 2022 -0.47s +0.57%
2:29.2 Suzuka Circuit Light 11 Aug, 2016 08 Mar, 2022 -0.78s +0.53%
1:31.0 SM Autódromo Pedro Cofiño Light 01 Mar, 2012 14 Feb, 2026 -0.32s +0.37%
1:32.7 Pacific Raceways Medium 23 Sep, 2023 19 Jul, 2024 -0.26s +0.28%
2:08.2 Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) Light 18 Apr, 2021 01 Apr, 2022 -0.31s +0.25%
2:07.7 Buttonwillow Raceway (1CCW) Medium 17 Nov, 2013 16 Jan, 2026 -0.01s +0.01%
2:09.1 Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) Medium 08 Oct, 2025 12 Oct, 2025 +0.01s -0.01%
1:44.0 Lewistown Raceway Stock 01 Jun, 2014 20 Jan, 2026 +0.38s -0.38%
1:58.8 Hockenheimring (GP) Light 27 May, 2019 27 Jan, 2026 +0.52s -0.45%
1:15.1 New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) Medium 21 Jun, 2021 23 Sep, 2022 +0.38s -0.51%
2:00.4 Hockenheimring (GP) Light 18 Nov, 2019 09 Feb, 2026 +0.87s -0.74%
1:52.6 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Medium 20 Oct, 2023 14 Jul, 2024 +1.71s -1.53%
1:27.2 Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Stock 16 Sep, 2024 13 Mar, 2026 +1.79s -2.11%
1:28.0 Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Stock 04 Jul, 2021 12 Jun, 2026 flag
1:51.1 Circuit de Mirecourt - Juvaincourt Medium 03 Oct, 2025 22 Nov, 2025 +2.8s -2.58%
1:43.1 Road Atlanta Medium 15 Aug, 2021 13 Jun, 2026 warning
2:02.0 Oregon Raceway Park (CCW) Medium 01 May, 2021 20 Aug, 2021 +3.18s -2.64%
2:06.8 Circuit de Chambley Medium 07 Aug, 2024 13 Aug, 2024 +3.72s -2.97%
1:46.7 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) Medium 08 Sep, 2024 24 Sep, 2024 +3.61s -3.47%
1:46.0 Laguna Seca (Current) Medium 22 Jul, 2023 05 Aug, 2023 +3.76s -3.60%
2:42.5 Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Charleston Peak Full 3.2 Mile) Light 17 Oct, 2009 21 Jan, 2026 +5.71s -3.60%
2:08.8 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Light 23 Dec, 2025 08 Jan, 2026 +5.56s -4.46%
1:38.1 Dijon Prenois (Grand Prix) Medium 19 Sep, 2025 17 Oct, 2025 flag
2:06.0 Oregon Raceway Park (CW) Medium 26 Apr, 2021 20 Aug, 2021 flag
8:27.0 Nürburgring (Nordschleife) Stock 10 Jul, 2012 26 Sep, 2021 +24.86s -5.07%
2:22.0 Pannonia Ring Light 18 Aug, 2016 05 May, 2022 +7.84s -5.72%
1:33.1 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets - CCW) Medium 30 Sep, 2025 08 Jan, 2026 +5.14s -5.76%
8:58.2 Nürburgring (BTG) Medium 24 Aug, 2019 21 Feb, 2026 +37.86s -7.36%
2:46.5 Sebring (CW) Medium 17 Jul, 2024 25 Mar, 2026 +12.48s -7.88%
2:53.5 Circuit Paul Ricard (Circuit 1C-V2) Medium 10 Mar, 2024 01 May, 2024 +18.47s -11.38%

Top Modified 997.2 Carrera S

Year Driver Name Mod Horsepower Tire Tire Size Vs Predict
2011 (Bird3/z214) Bird 3 Medium 385 40 Ventus Z214 245/35/19 / 305/30/19 -3.88s
2010 (FranklinPray/Race) Franklin Pray Race 385 1 Slicks 235/35/19 / 295/30/19 -3.38s
2012 (w/PilotSpo) Chris Dymondracing Medium 320 Pilot Sport 4 235/35/19 / 295/30/19 -2.19s
2013 (w/RivalS) MotorTrend Channel Medium 200 g-Force Rival S 235/35/19 / 295/30/19 -1.76s
2009 (w/AD08) Сергей Удотов Light 385 200 ADVAN AD08R 235/35/19 / 295/30/19 -0.96s
2010 (Throttle911) Throttle911 Light 385 180 Pilot Sport Cup 2 235/35/19 / 295/30/19 -0.85s
2009 (3pedali911) 3pedali911 Medium 385 100 NT01 245/35/19 / 315/30/19 -0.82s
2011 (w/NT01) Martin Mania Medium 385 100 NT01 235/35/19 / 305/30/19 -0.22s
2011 Jimmy P Medium 320 Pilot Sport 4 235/35/19 / 295/30/19 +1.48s
2010 jjuarez Light 300 Pilot Super Sport +2.32s
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