2010 997.2 Turbo
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2010 997.2 Turbo
Classy and fast.
Fastidiously maintained.
2 private owners.
49K Kilometer’s from new.
Launch model spec’.
Through the evolutionary process of the 911, Porsche had made a constant “2 steps forward, 1 step usually-government-enforced back” that resulted in some major wins, yet each significant model change always brings out a ream of reasons, as to why the new car is vastly superior, yet lacking the various “X factors” of the old model.
Notable stages are the 1973 to 74MY’s dramatic exterior change, to keep the USA Govt’ happy. The hard and fast 3.2 Carrera - 964 - 993 period, that saw out the air-cooled era with aplomb. We can thank the innovative Honda NSX and an archaic Porsche board, that wanted the 911 relegated to history, for this awesome series of rapid upgrades. Throughout this process, Porsche would infuse some choice new model tech in with the outgoing model, which gave us some real icons, like the 3.2 Carrera with the G50 gearbox, the 964 3.6 Turbo and the 997.2 PDK being notable favourites.
Enter the 997.2 and one of Porsche’s greatest innovations; the mighty PDK transmission. The PDK’s public debut came during the heady Group C sports car era, with the 956, before winning races outright in the 962. Drivers able to flat shift for 1000K+ events without a failure, was simply incomprehensible in the late 70’s, but come the late 80’s, they were doing it.
Is the 997.2 PDK going to be a future classic worth considering? Now, I do declare myself a died in the wool manual guy, especially for my “Special Car”, but the PDK is an amazing piece of kit and makes the outgoing Tip-Tronic, look positively archaic. The “Tipper” is a fine automatic box, especially in your Cayenne and what have you, but the PDK in a sporty car, is a must-do experience; especially when your dream roads involve a shed-load of twisties, or at the other end of the spectrum, involves lots of traffic, on the way to the twisties. It’s worth dwelling on that point alone; a motorsport derived gearbox, that is at its best in either mundane traffic scenario’s, or when you are getting seriously busy behind the wheel, in exhilarating road/race scenario’s. That is an impressive achievement.
With the stark reality that only about 10% of new driving tests are for manuals (Down to 7% for Victoria, blame Dan Andrews for that one too (Hah…)) and that 97% of the new car fleet are automatics, means the demand for future classics are likely going to diversify into the two pedal variant, because that is what people are familiar with. Another factor leading the 2-pedal charge to classic acceptability, is that icons Ferrari, Bugatti, McLaren and poster boy Porsche GT3RS, all being two pedal types only for quite some time, having normalised this scenario. Another reality is that all of the above-mentioned brands, create cars that are so freaking fast, that a manual isn’t actually a sane option… Seriously. The 997.2 PDK Turbo we have for sale can cut a low 11 second ¼ mile, with a low 3 second 0-100 time. That is freaking quick.
So when this automatic driving new generation, want to buy the car that lit their car loving fire and they go seeking a Porsche, what would you recommend? I certainly know what I would and that’s the 997.2 with its groundbreaking PDK. Then it would be the Turbo variant, that is going to hit every metric, of performance, comfort, looks and rarity. The 991 is the first of the bigger 911’s, the 997.2 is the last of the smaller ones and is achingly pretty, as it has the perfect 911 proportions we all adore.
Then I would shoot for a classy colour combination, low number of owners, sensible low K’s and hey presto; That so happens to be what we have proudly for sale here today.
What a coincidence.
Delivered to Porsche Melbourne and factory designated as a launch car, the Meteor Grey Metallic over black leather 997.2 has had a charmed life. Sold via Porsche Townsville to its first owner, who on-sold to the current, long-term owner. Fastidiously maintained, with all servicing by Porsche, or Porsche Specialists, this low milage, much loved car is ready for its new forever home. If you have been waiting for the right future classic to fill that garage spot, I highly recommend you reach out for a chat.