997 Turbo Gen 1.5?
Discussion
Blowfish said:
Anyone know what a Gen 1.5 turbo is and how it's differs from a Gen 1 and Gen 2?.
It likely means the batch of cars with the Mezger engine but with the Gen 2 interior (at least the PCM3 anyway).A friend has one - I think as manual (as I don't think they came with PDK, rather would be tip if auto) they're the most desirable 997 turbo...
csmith319 said:
It likely means the batch of cars with the Mezger engine but with the Gen 2 interior (at least the PCM3 anyway).
A friend has one - I think as manual (as I don't think they came with PDK, rather would be tip if auto) they're the most desirable 997 turbo...
A friend of mine has just purchased one and it is exactly that.A friend has one - I think as manual (as I don't think they came with PDK, rather would be tip if auto) they're the most desirable 997 turbo...
csmith319 said:
It likely means the batch of cars with the Mezger engine but with the Gen 2 interior (at least the PCM3 anyway).
A friend has one - I think as manual (as I don't think they came with PDK, rather would be tip if auto) they're the most desirable 997 turbo...
Interesting if true. Any more info or links?A friend has one - I think as manual (as I don't think they came with PDK, rather would be tip if auto) they're the most desirable 997 turbo...
Don't have anything on my friends car that I can link to but a quick google pulled this up:
http://www.jzmporsche.com/porsche-for-sale/911/997...
http://www.jzmporsche.com/porsche-for-sale/911/997...
Yes the last 997.1 Turbos into 2009 had the gen 2 Pcm....instantly recognisable by the black finish as opposed to the rather naff 'playstation grey' of the earlier cars.....I suppose the 'manuels' are the desirable ones considering the limited 5 speed tiptronics have not aged particularly well being superceeded by the PDK in the gen 2.......
mollytherocker said:
Just found some stuff on Rennlist and this seems to be true! A 997 turbo gen 2 with the mezger!
This must be a pretty rare car. Anybody know how many were made?
It's a gen 1 car with the old lights and bumpers, only change is the PCM and heater controls, not worth the £10k over an earlier car in my opinion especially as the PCM system is fundamentally almost identical to the system it replaced, if the stereo is that important to you it still needs to go & be replaced by a decent set up, same for the rubbish Bose systemThis must be a pretty rare car. Anybody know how many were made?
jakesmith said:
It's a gen 1 car with the old lights and bumpers, only change is the PCM and heater controls, not worth the £10k over an earlier car in my opinion especially as the PCM system is fundamentally almost identical to the system it replaced, if the stereo is that important to you it still needs to go & be replaced by a decent set up, same for the rubbish Bose system
I see, so not that exciting then really.mollytherocker said:
I see, so not that exciting then really.
No not really, it's a slightly better satnav and finally proper BT so worth 1k more than an equivalent 997 turbo thats 6 months older IMHOThe BT is definitely useful if specced as is the optional USB connector, I had to go aftermarket with a Mobridge - good but not as good as it being integral and OEM
Edited by Adam B on Sunday 21st September 23:47
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