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    Porsche 997.2 997 Gen 2

    2009–2012 · Flat-6 Water-Cooled · Rear-engine, rear/all-wheel drive · 345–620 hp

    Direct fuel injection and PDK dual-clutch arrived. The GTS debuted as the perfect sweet spot. The GT2 RS and Sport Classic became instant collectibles.

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    Variants

    • 997.2 Carrera S2009–2012 · 385 hp
    • 997.2 Carrera2009–2012 · 345 hp
    • 997.2 Carrera 42009–2012 · 345 hp
    • 997 Carrera GTS2011–2012 · 408 hp
    • 997.2 Carrera 4S2009–2012 · 385 hp
    • 997.2 Carrera 4 GTS2011–2012 · 408 hp
    • 997 Turbo S2011–2013 · 530 hp
    • 997.2 Targa 42009–2012 · 345 hp
    • 997.2 Targa 4S2009–2012 · 385 hp
    • 997.2 Turbo2010–2012 · 500 hp
    • 997.2 GT32010–2012 · 435 hp
    • 997 GT2 RS2011–2012 · 620 hp
    • 997 Sport Classic2010–2010 · 408 hp
    • 997.2 GT3 RS2010–2012 · 450 hp
    • 997 GT3 RS 4.02011–2012 · 500 hp
    • 997 Speedster2011–2011 · 408 hp

    What owners actually spend on the 997.2

    Median service costs from real logged records, broken down by job and category.

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    Known issues to look for

    • Direct Injection Carbon Buildup

      moderate

      Rough idle, misfires, reduced power at low RPM

      Walnut blast intake valves every 50,000 km; use quality fuel

    • Coolant Pipe Cracks

      moderate

      Coolant loss, overheating warning, visible leaks

      Inspect plastic coolant pipes annually; replace with metal upgrades

    • Bore Scoring (Less Common)

      moderate

      Oil consumption slightly above normal, scoring on borescope

      Regular oil analysis; DI engine is less prone but not immune

    Documented 997.2 Porsches