2007 Porsche 911

Overview

The Porsche 911 has been a sports car classic for more than 40 years, and for 2007, it’s clear that the manufacturer isn’t ready to let that reputation go away. After a one-year sabbatical, the Porsche Turbo comes back this year. The Porsche 911 is a legendary sports vehicle that is one of the top options for fans looking for a daily driver. The 911 blends driving thrills with daily convenience. This 911 is a real beast, with all-wheel drive pushing it to the pavement and a quicker automatic transmission that’s even faster than the manual. The 911’s mix of savage performance and daily-driver tolerability is one of the reasons it has become virtually bigger than life. Since its introduction in 1964, 911’s fundamental form has remained almost unchanged, with its wide glass area, thin roof pillars, and straightforward interior. For the driver, this creates a relaxing and stress-free atmosphere.

What Makes It Stand Out?

What’s so remarkable about the Porsche 911 is that, despite a significant boost in overall performance, it actually performs much better on the road. While the active dampers (PASM) are considerably firmer than those found on regular 911s, they do a good job of smoothing out bumps in the road. For 2007, a pair of familiar powerhouses return to the Porsche 911 family. This year, the 911 Targa enters the current-generation family, complete with its now-iconic sliding glass top. A slightly bigger throttle body to better feed the variable-intake manifold and a broader operating range for the variable intake-valve timing are among the other changes.

Dynamics

With modified front and back body pieces and a big rear spoiler, the 2007 911 appears like a racing car. Aerodynamic enhancements on both ends are meticulously matched and coordinated to provide optimal front and rear axle balance. The vehicle is as strong as a vault, yet it is lighter overall for better performance. The car’s wider track and thinner, more emphasized waistline give it an even more powerful and athletic appearance – and, of course, a far more powerful and athletic driving experience. The revolutionary headlamps with distinct extra headlights in the front portion, as well as the fenders and wheel arches emphasized even more forcefully than previously, are further prominent elements of the car’s emergent design.

Performance

A 3.6-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine is placed at the back of the basic 911 Carrera. It produces 325 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Upgrading to the Carrera S gets you a 3.8-liter flat-6 engine with 355 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The 911 Carrera and Carrera S are available in rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations. The Targa 4 is only available in AWD and comes in basic or S trim. The GT3 is a rear-drive car with a 3.6-liter flat-6 engine that produces 415 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. The Turbo has all-wheel drive and a 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged engine that produces 480 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. All 911s come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, with the exception of the GT3, a five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission available as an option on all trim levels. Every 911 can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds, with the Turbo accomplishing it in under four. The GT3 and Turbo have top speeds of about 200 mph.

Interior

The interior of the Porsche 911 is focused on the driver, with a single-pod instrument cluster and supportive bucket seats with a strong side bolster to keep the driver in position during severe cornering. Because of the lower sitting position, the steering wheel may be adjusted for height, and the pedals have been relocated farther to the front, providing additional comfort, especially for tall drivers. High-end materials, on the other hand, offer a distinct flair and style. A nine-speaker sound system is also standard, but real audiophiles may opt for a 13-speaker Bose surround-sound system. More head- and legroom than previous generations is provided by large footwells and a steering column that tilts and telescopes. 

How’s the Drive?

The 2007 Porsche 911 provides a hard but generally comfortable ride appropriate for everyday commutes when driven at normal speeds, but the snarl of the flat-6 behind the driver serves as a welcome reminder that this is a real performance vehicle. The 911 comes to life as you lay into the power. At certain speeds, the variable-rate steering feels somewhat numb, but it turns in with accuracy and is unaffected by fractured pavement. The brakes are strong and quick to react. When slicing over a curvy road, acceleration is easy, and the 911 stays calm and hunkered down. The stability control gives experienced drivers the freedom to push the vehicle aggressively while still providing enough of a safety net to keep them headed in the correct direction.

Owner’s Manual

The 2007 Porsche 911 Owners Manual covers the specs, operation, and routine maintenance of the vehicle. A copy of the book, wrapped in a premium leather case, will help the owner understand maintenance scheduling and routines.

A factory original owner manual is an important tool to keep with the vehicle. Not only can having the original owner manual intact increase the resale value of the car, it has information about what to do in case of certain technical malfunctions, such as a flat tire or checking oil levels.

Repair manuals, parts catalog, supplemental information and other years of the Porsche 911 Owners Manual are also available for their respective purposes.

Safety

The 911 has a very high degree of crash safety, especially in an offset collision, thanks to effective body structure strengthening. Six airbags are included in the restraint system, including two double-stage full-size frontal airbags and an improved safety system that includes a thorax airbag on the outside side of the front seat armrests and the door’s first-ever head airbag. The Carrera and Targa 4 have an active suspension management system as an option, while the S models, as well as the GT3 and Turbo, have it as standard.

Verdict

The Porsche 911 from 2007 is arguably the purest and most enjoyable type of performance sports vehicle. 911 is a driver’s vehicle of the greatest kind, with almost supernatural agility and power. With the rear-engine configuration and distinctive design that is immediately identifiable despite evolutionary modifications over the decades, Porsche has maintained the faith for more than 40 years. The Porsche noses in eagerly for every bend on the road. The steering is very quick, and the brakes are amazing. As always, the Porsche 911 delivers some of the most thrilling four-wheel driving experiences.