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The latest and greatest generation of the iconic Porsche 911 sports car hit the roads in 2019 and was dubbed the “992” chassis. Porsche is known for making incremental, evolutionary upgrades to the 911 over time, rather than radically redesigning their flagship sports car every few years like many other manufacturers. This has ensured the 911’s immediately recognizable silhouette has remained consistent over decades and doesn’t radically change the driving characteristics of such a beloved sports car from one model year to the next. The 992 generation is larger in size than its predecessor, more powerful, and quicker – by metrics, the greatest generation yet. While more technology, such as active aerodynamics, is employed and the styling (especially the rear clip) has been subtly refreshed, just like with any 911, the heart of the car remains the motor itself.

Porsche’s 3 to 4-liter flat-six motors are nearly synonymous with the 911 itself, and just like the body of the car, the flat-six has undergone evolutionary change with the newest platform. Most notably, twin turbos have made their way to the Carreras; previously, forced induction was reserved for just the very exclusive GT2 and Turbo models. The GT3 remains naturally aspirated.

  Nearly all of the modifications below are relatively basic and can be conceptually applied to almost any vehicle that you wish to garner more performance from, but that doesn’t make them any less valid while planning out your 911 build. In fact, these are all modifications that a mechanically-inclined owner can do in their own garage to their own 992– with care and a little bit of planning, of course.  

Intercooler Upgrades

While this used to be a topic of discussion reserved only for a few models in the Porsche lineup, now that the vast majority of 911s now sport turbochargers most owners of a 992 could benefit from an intercooler upgrade. In a nutshell, these serve as radiators for your forced induction system. Performance intercoolers are generally pricey modifications, with a good Wagner Tuning Competition Kit running over $5,000, but for a car that is going to be thrashed hard on track or on the street, you’ll find that the elimination of “heat soak” from the turbos, as well as the colder air running through the intake, will increase throttle response and drivability around town, especially at high RPMs. In order to make the most of the turbochargers that are now under the hoods of most 911s, you’ll need to spring for one of these upgraded intercoolers.

Better ECU Tune

We’ve written a lot about ECU tunes for nearly every car you could imagine, and there’s a reason for that: they are the best way to squeeze the most horsepower out of each dollar, and this is just as valid with any of the 992 911s. With a re-flashed ECU on the 3.0L motor, you can expect to see your power output increased to a whopping 627 horsepower and 533 pound-feet of torque, depending on how aggressive you go with the tune.

Be advised that some of the extreme tunes might require special high-octane fuels, so be sure to confirm with your specialist that your new tune will still run on pump gas, if that’s a concern (and it will be to most). In most cases, you’ll need to remove the ECU from the car itself and send it in to be “bench flashed,” so also anticipate a few days of downtime before you’re able to throw it back in the car and hit the road.

Brake Rotor Upgrades

Sure, the big-power modifications get all of the glory, and rightfully so. But with the crazy high power figures and lightning-quick acceleration times these cars are capable of, it’s important to make sure your brakes are up to the challenge. Ceramic brakes are all the rage and come with big bragging rights, but they must have heat in them to be most effective. Practically speaking, this only really happens on the track, and 99% of street cars won’t benefit from ceramic brakes. Instead, consider a high-quality traditional aftermarket rotor that’s been drilled and/or slotted (versus the vented rotors that are OEM equipment on the 992s). Moving to a larger diameter disc setup could be beneficial, but generally this also requires having your brake bias re-calibrated, so be sure to also budget some time at the shop if you’d like a larger brake package. There are a wide variety of brakes on the market, but Brembo offers a tremendous variety of brakes for the 992 Porsche 911s. You can choose 6-piston or 4-piston calipers, and a tremendous variety of rotors to match the calipers: Type 3, drilled, or slotted. That iconic Brembo logo peeking out from behind your wheel also looks great and lets everyone know that your car gets driven hard.

Conclusion

For many of those who will buy a new Porsche 911, they’ll find that the vehicle leaves nothing to be desired at all. It’s balanced, fast, and handles great right out of the factory, and it far more capable than your average driver. That said, Porsches have a reputation for being the hot rods of the sports car world, in that there is a passionate community of drivers who love to personalize and hop up their Porsches no matter how great the factory builds them. While cars get harder to work on as time progresses, Porsche retains a strong “do it yourself” community that enjoys wrenching and working on their own cars far more than their competition – even with the “base” Carreras now starting at right around $100k.

 While the 992 platform is still in its nacency and the aftermarket is still growing, any of the above upgrades will give your 911 that extra bit of subtle pizzazz and the performance to make your ride the talk of the next Cars & Coffee you go to.

While most trim levels of the the 992 generation of the iconic Porsche 911 have been in production for a few years at this point, the GT3 variant has had a bit longer of a gestation period. Finally, these are starting to hit the road, and are objectively the highest-performing GT3s ever. This entirely new GT3 obviously sports some significant changes from the last 991 cars (which still remain highly desirable vehicles), and as one would expect, aftermarket and performance parts are starting to hit the market.

Most obviously, all new GT3s sport Porsche wide body styling, which was reserved for the RS models in the previous generation. Porsche claims that this provides more aerodynamic surfaces to optimize, and helps the car stick to the road better (and with a 7:04 time around the Nurburgring, it seems as though they were telling the truth). One of those aerodynamic surfaces includes the radically-redesigned rear wing, which mounts to the struts from the top of the wing surface, rather than the bottom like nearly every other wing we’ve seen in a production car. Other than that, the soul of the GT3 remains familiar to Porsche enthusiasts – a naturally aspirated flat six motor. Given the above considerations, here are a few ways that a new Porsche GT3 owner can accessories and improve their Teutonic rocket.

Exhaust

It’s a pretty safe bet that the first modification a new sports car will receive will be a new exhaust. While there are obvious acoustic benefits from a partial system (or “cat-back,” as they’re known), a full exhaust replacement can also add a few more horsepower to most engines by increasing scavenging and breathability of exhaust gases. The Sharkwerks Race Exhaust might be the best of the bunch: most importantly, it uses the factory emissions equipment so it’s legal to run in all 50 states, it’s completely reversible should you go to sell the car one day, and provides a modest increase in power and enables the turbos to spool up a bit quicker. This same exhaust was also used on a record-breaking Pikes Peak Carrera, and we’re not sure if there’s a better endorsement of an exhaust. Here’s the catch; while this Race Exhaust is available for the newest Turbos and the Carreras, the 992 GT3 variant hasn’t quite hit the market just yet; watch this space for more information on GT3 exhausts as more information comes to light.

Wing Delete Kit

For many GT3 owners, the thought of removing the big rear wing that gives shape to the iconic silhouette of the car is a little off-putting. But, perhaps you might want the performance of a real-deal sports car like the GT3, but without the gaudy wing. Or, perhaps you’re looking for something just a little bit different from the neighbor’s GT3 – more of an “if you know, you know” aesthetic. Well, Porsche unveiled their wingless GT3 Touring edition with the previous generation of the car, and it’s been a popular, sleeper trim since. While Porsche is offering a 992 Touring with no wing straight from the factory, it’s possible to get that look with a Wing Delete Kit from Fabspeed. It’s a great, DIY way to convert your existing GT3 to the Touring look, and to be able to replace the spoiler whenever you’d like.

ECU Tune

Another modification that is likely familiar to most readers, an ECU tune is a great way to unlock up to 10% more power from your Porsche GT3 without extensive mechanical modification. This model requires a “bench flash,” where the car is either dropped off at the shop, or the ECU itself is removed from the car and mailed to the tuner. Currently, there are quite a few companies that offer tunes for the 992: Vivid Racing, Hydra Motorworks, and Soul Performance Products are just a few. You can expect to gain 50-60 horsepower, and 20-30 pound-feet of torque for an aggressive ECU flash. This will run you a few thousand dollars for a tune, but the dollars-spent-to-horsepower-gained ratio is likely to be unbeatable.

Final Thoughts

With a zero-to-60 time of just 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 197 mph, the 992 GT3 is one of the greatest GT3s ever, and without a doubt one of the most exhilarating naturally-aspirated sports cars currently on the market. It’s a well-known stereotype that Porsche owners love to hot rod and personalize their own rides more than nearly any other group of sports car owners, so as more customers take delivery of their 992 GT3s we can expect the aftermarket to grow accordingly. In the meantime, the consider making plans to implement some of the parts and modifications described above. They’ll go a long way towards making your GT3 the car of your dreams – as if it wasn’t already!

Porsche 911, also known as the Neunelfer in German, is a strong rear-engined racing automobile that AG Porsche first unveiled in Stuttgart, Germany, in September 1964. It is pronounced as “Nine Eleven.” 
It was originally equipped with a suspension system and featured a back wheel flat-six engine. Numerous improvements have been made to the car over the years, but its fundamental idea has stayed the same.
Numerous private and factory racing teams have competed in various racing categories with the Porsche 911. It is one of the competitive cars that has had the most success. During the middle of the 1970s, a normally aspirated Porsche RSR was victorious in several world championship competitions, including the Targa Florio and the Daytona, 24 Hours. Porsche’s 911-derived cars contributed to the company’s victory in the Championships for Makes.
The Porsche 911 came fifth place in a poll conducted in 1999 to choose the automobile of a Century. It is one of only two out of the top 5 that has consistently maintained its production status.

2017 Porsche 911 Performance

There are three engine options for the 2017 Porsche 911: a base twin-turbocharged having a six-cylinder of 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged with a six-cylinder of 3.8-liter, and a six-cylinder of 4.0-liter. The Targa and Carrera 4 editions produce 370 horsepower, whereas the Targa S and Carrera S variants produce 420 horsepower. The 911 Turbo editions produce 540 horsepower from their engine of 3.8-liter, while Turbo S vehicles produce 580 horsepower. Also, the GTS variants have a more powerful 3.0-liter engine that produces 450 horsepower. The engine of 4.0-liter in GT3-RS and versions of R produces 500 horsepower.
The acceleration for 911 is quick and strong, and the performance of the standard engine will unquestionably meet your expectations. 2017-Porsche 911 has a maximum acceleration of 4.5 seconds between 0 to sixty miles per hour (with Targa-4). Naturally, the more powerful engines provide even more rapid acceleration with just 2.8 secs. To go from 0 to 60 miles per hour, the Turbo-S has been among the rides considered to be the quickest and most potent today. Both manual gearboxes with seven speeds and the drive system with seven speeds provide a feeling that is both exciting and smooth, contributing to the exhilarating driving dynamics of the 911.
Porsche Active-Suspension Regulation is a standard feature on the 911 and automatically changes the car’s suspension based on the conditions of the road. The Porsche 911 offers exceptionally sensitive steering, powerful brakes, fast handling, and secure cornering. The Porsche 911 can be had with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive as an option.

Features that make life easier and safer

The Porsche 911 is a luxury vehicle that is befitting of kings and queens. The seats in the front include ample cushioning and lateral support, making them suitable for long-distance travel and absorbing the kilometers. If you accept the back seats at the original cost, they could decide to paint them because there is so little room behind the steering wheel that even drivers with extremely long legs won’t feel cramped. When collapsed, the back seats of the Porsche become an extension of the “frunk” like storage space located up front, which means that two people will have no trouble transporting their clothing and other necessities throughout a weekend.
The Porsche 911 is extremely nimble and has an excellent set of safeties, making it an excellent first layer of security in the event of a collision. As with many other sports cars, including supercars, the Porsche has not been tested for crashworthiness by either major crash safety agency. Hence, we cannot make any reliable predictions regarding its level of protection in the event of an accident.
The 911 upgrade option is just as difficult to read as the SATs, so it requires at least that long to complete. Although the car can be personalized in a virtually endless variety of ways, some alternatives are worth considering. Luxury consumers will likely consider purchasing a top-quality package with additional amenities like heated leather seats. Customers interested in pace will probably give some thought to the Sport Carrera option, which unlocks 911’s full potential through programming.

Insuring a Sports car 911 can be expensive.

Insuring 911, Porsche will cost you more or less depending upon various factors, such as your deductibles, the amount of coverage you desire, and the sort of insurance you decide to purchase. Your age, sex, locale, payment history, and driving records all play a role in your insurance premiums.

The Cost of Owning a 2017 Porsche 911

Compared to all of its rivals, the Porsche 911 2017 has a reputation for having prices that are, on average, a little bit more for things like gas, insurance, repairs, and maintenance. So, you should budget $40,300 for these costs over the next five years.

Connectivity and Infotainment

911’s entertainment system now features a 2017 model-year touch screen. Thus, It is easier to navigate and use the dashboards now that all is in one place with more straightforward menus and buttons. The Communication system for the new Porsche features includes:
– A reduced on-screen interface.
– On-screen alternatives to the most frequently used tasks.
– Superfluous hard buttons for the most often used functions.
In addition, there is a kind of data connection, an integrated Wi-Fi hotspot, and functionality for Google maps and the street view, including the SiriusXM radio.

Conclusion
If you’re truly a real fan of sports cars, the mere mention of the 911 cannot fail to pique your interest. Throughout its history, the Porsche 911 has been synonymous with the thrill of competition and the pursuit of speed. The Porsche 911 was responsible for many significant firsts in the automobile industry’s history, including turbo compression and all-wheel-drive development. As a fan of motorsports, you will recall the flame-spewing 935 as well as the Porsche GT3 RSR, which won its category of Le Man’s race.

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The components in your Porsche 911 are all designed to work together to give an excellent performance. This includes its engine oil which also has a major role to play. Using the recommended engine oil for your Porsche 911 is crucial as you can only be sure that the engine oil will retain its quality and cause your Porsche 911 to function effectively. You must use the right engine oil for your Porsche 911 to function properly over a long period and to enhance its reliability.

Effects of Using the Porsche 911 Recommended Engine Oil

• Debris and dust are picked up by the oil and carried to where the oil filter is placed so they can be contained. This lessens the possibility of dirt amassing inside the engine, which will cause the engine harm. It ensures that the engine is clean, which is essential to maintaining the engine’s maximum performance.
• It stops the engine from knocking down by providing lubrication and keeping moving parts like your engine pistons from having contact with one another. This aids in avoiding issues and damages brought on by engine knockdown.
• Since the engine uses fuel, less force will be needed to move the parts when they are slipperier and eventually causing the engine to use less amount of fuel.It increases the efficiency of the fuel.
• Besides, the gasoline and sparkplug tend to explode, and excessive heat produced when the engine parts rub against each other can seriously harm critical engine components. The heat from the engine is transferred to colder sections as the oil travels about. This prevents one part from being excessively hot than the other parts. It reduces heat.
• Corrosion is prevented on engine parts by additives found in most oil specifically designed to help reduce oxidation.

There are numerous elements to consider if you want to know the recommended engine oil for your Porsche 911. The engine type is a key factor to consider. You can find these elements in your user manual, which are usually based on the specifications given by the manufacturer. The kind of oil the engine of your Porsche needs also depends on your driving style, the environment where you live, and how old your engine is.

Below are the types of engine oil you should know and their properties.

• The most common base oils are mineral oils. They are comparatively simple and inexpensive to produce through the distillation and refining process of crude oil. The process of production is usually complex. The semi-synthetic engine oils are higher quality, particularly in heat and aging resistance.
• The engine oils that are frequently utilized today are multi-grade oils. They are made from base oils with low viscosity and blended with unique additives (such as polymers like polyisobutylene and polyester), resulting in a minimal viscosity reduction at very high temperatures. A multi-grade oil can withstand temperatures at a wide range than a single-grade oil since the temperature has a minimal impact on its viscosity. In cold and hot weather, they can continually supply the engine with the ideal amount of oil. As a result, there is more lubrication when the engine is started cold, less strain on its starter motor when the engine is started at low temperatures, and appropriate lubrication when the engine and ambient temperatures are higher.
• Chemical synthesis is used to create synthetic oils, giving them unique properties that will enhance their quality. These oils are especially well suited for engines with high performance, like the Porsche 911 engine, because of their optimal performance.

The Oil Recommended

Any Porsche’s heart is its engine. This engine oil was specifically made to meet the needs of Porsche 911 flat engines. The oil underwent rigorous laboratory and field experiments throughout development to evaluate its lubricating and operating characteristics. Porsche Classic Motor oil has four special grades: 5W-50, 10W-60, 20W-50, and 10W-50.

Lubricants have particular difficulties in flat engines that are air-cooled. In other words, not every type of motor oil is appropriate for older Porsche flat engines. An act of balancing is involved between innovation and tradition for the procedures taken in developing motor oil for classic engines that are air-cooled: The oil should be as cutting-edge as is practical while being as conventional as required. Modern oils can be technically superior, but they aren’t always the ideal choice for air-cooled classic flat engines.

When creating new motor oils for the eight and four-cylinder water-cooled engines in the Porsche transaxle vehicles and the six-cylinder water-cooled engine in the Porsche 911, achieving the optimum lubricating and protecting qualities was a top priority.

Since not all classic cars are used for daily transportation and are frequently parked for extended periods before being briefly driven, it is more probable that the engine components, particularly sealing materials and metal materials, will be damaged just when they come into contact. Porsche classic motor oils have a unique formula that protects your classic automobile at a perfect level, even when it is not being driven for extended periods.

For the Porsche 911 having a displacement of 3L and beyond, Porsche recommends a variant of viscosity 10W-60. For six-cylinder air-cooled flat engines in Porsche 911 that have a displacement of 3L and beyond, fully synthetic oils are recommended. The advancement in technology for the creation of motor oils benefits these engines.

The most suitable product for the Porsche 911 engine cleaning and maintenance is the Porsche Classic Motor-oils. They are best for when their engine is either cold or warm.

Porsche Oil Size

The engine size, vehicle type, and oil are factors to consider in knowing how much oil you need to use.

For instance, a V-8 vehicle engine with high performance may need complete synthetic engine oil, whereas a 4-cylinder vehicle may use conventional oil more regularly. The majority of engines need between 5 and 8 oil quarts. For instance, a 4-cylinder engine needs five oil quarts, whereas a 6-cylinder engine needs about 6 quarts.

It is very important to know the recommended engine oil for your Porsche 911 if you want it to last longer. The above-recommended oil is the most suitable for your Porsche 911.

The Porsche 911 is an iconic car that has been around for decades. It’s one of the most popular sports cars in the world and has a rich history. It is the benchmark sports car against which other sports cars are measured. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the Porsche 911 and its evolution over the years. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this comprehensive overview of one of Porsche’s most legendary vehicles!

History of The Porsche 911

Before we can talk about the Porsche 911, we need to mention its predecessors. The Porsche 356 was the first step in making a one-of-a-kind racing machine we know and love today. The 356 was produced in 1948 with a flat-four air-cooled engine. The next in line was the 901, which replaced the flat 4 for the flat 6, which made it a sportier version of the 356, amongst other upgrades.

The 356

And then it happened, as it usually does, the French came and had to meddle in foreign affairs just to mess something up. The French (Peugeot actually) had a copyright for all car model names that were 3 digits and had a 0 in the middle. Therefore the 901 had to change its name to the 911.

The 901

The 911 debuted at the Frankfurt Motorshow in 1963, where it became an instant favorite. The 911 went into dealerships a year later, with back then an impressive 130 hp, and blew its drivers away. One major factor that contributed to its meteoric rise in the early days is the fact that the 911 was one of the first sports cars that had a back seat, which meant you could bring your family to a picnic in style.
Now let me ask you a question. What does a petrolhead want most in the world? Correct, to go faster, and that is exactly what Porsche gave us in 1996 by putting out a 911S with 30 more hp. The S was so successful that Porsche did S variants of almost all of their other models.

The 911 and its Racing Pedigree

The first 911 in motorsport was in 1965 in the rally Monte Carlo where it did quite well where it finished fifth overall. However, Porsche won many championships with its modified versions of the 911, such as:

• Sportscar championships
• Endurance championships
• Hill climb events
• Autocross
• Rally championships

For the ten-year anniversary, Porsche unveiled the 911 Carrera RS, named after the Carrera Panamericana race. With its 2.7L and 210 hp, it is logically the fastest 911 up until that point.

The 911 Carrera RS

In 1975 Porsche released the 911 Turbo, also often called the 930. Just to keep things clear, all 911 models have an internal code. The 930 was the first road car that used turbocharging technology, and it came with 260 hp making it the fastest car in the entire German auto industry. The 930 also had an interesting nickname, which made almost any German wife freak out when their hubby came home with a new 930; the nickname in question is The Widowmaker.

The Icon Itself

In 1989 Porsche decided to give the 911 a full refresh. The refreshed version of the 911 was internally called the 964. The 964 was the first 911 that had an all-wheel-drive version while also having a flat 6 under the back hood.

During the 90s, the 911 was one of the most popular and well-established sports cars on the entire American auto market or even the earth.

In 1995 Porsche introduced the 993, which got an upgrade from a single turbo to a twin-turbo which was able to produce 400 hp. In 1999 it came time to put away the air-cooled engine and make the new 996 water-cooled.

The 993

Soon Porsche decided to start putting their racing spec cars and putting them onto the road. The GT3 was first in line, which was a stripped-down but amped-up version of the 911 ment for a new racing class called the GT3.

But if the GT3 was not enough for you, which was already insane, you could have picked yourself up a GT2 which was even lighter and more powerful than the GT3.

The GT2

Next in line for Stuttgart (Porsche) was the GT3 RS which was stripped of air insulation, air conditioning, and back seats, which made it, you guessed it, even faster than its predecessors.

The GT2 RS followed soon with its 620 hp engine, which was even lighter than the stripped-down GT3 RS.

With such a broad range of 911 models, there was a 911 for everyone, which made it possible to sell over 1 million units of 911 cars. Porsche still keeps its one millionth 911 car, produced in 2017, in its museum in their HQ.

The one milionth 911

Conclusion
The 911 is a true legend in the automotive world, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. This car is the definition of tradition, refusing to change while also setting high standards for all competitors. Thanks for reading! We hope you enjoyed this detailed look at the Porsche 911! Stay tuned for more car reviews and articles coming soon!