Closehope this is not a repost, but sport auto measured the 997 turbo PDK on straight line acceleration as first magazine worldwide:
0-100kmh 3.1
0-200kmh 10.8
0-300kmh 41.8
No other data were given except the comment that this acceleration was made possible thanks to the help of an optimally tuned launch control.
Porsche is back in the game with this one it seems.... 
Unbelieveble performance from 997.2 TT PDK. The Carrera GT has 140Hp more , weights less, and has the same performance of 997.2 TT 
. Can´t waite to see full circuit Sport Auto test, but it seems Porsche has nail it again.
DFI/PDK is proven to be the new Porsche power miracle powder 
J.Seven
Sep 21, 2009 6:26:11 PM
0-300kmh 41.8?!?
is correct, because the 997TT MK1 is 40,7s
http://www.fastestlaps.com/car4585844a79f19.html
sory but it´s impossible, 997TT MK2 has + 20hps and PDK!!!
Sep 21, 2009 6:53:47 PM
turbolite:
hope this is not a repost, but sport auto measured the 997 turbo PDK on straight line acceleration as first magazine worldwide:
0-100kmh 3.1
0-200kmh 10.8
0-300kmh 41.8
No other data were given except the comment that this acceleration was made possible thanks to the help of an optimally tuned launch control.
Porsche is back in the game with this one it seems....
So the new car gained 2 seconds from 0 to 200 then lost 3 seconds from 200 to 300 compared to the old car.
Thats pretty disappointing if true.
2007 997 TT Protomotive
2005 F430
This is true
If you look attentively you see that main difference is 7-sp PDK vs 5-sp Tip or 6-sp Manual.
This does mean that up to 200km/h 997.2 Turbo wil get advantage due to shorter gearing, but after that longer gearing of 997.1 Turbo will gain the advantage..
Just imagine - you are accelerating on 997.2 Turbo on 6th gear VS 997.1 Turbo on 4th or 5th gear after 240-250 km/h. 997.1 Turbo will be clearly faster at these speeds...
997.1 Turbo manual:
1. 3.82
2. 2.14
3. 1.48
4. 1.18
5. 0.97
6. 0.79
Final ration 3.33
Max revs 6800
997.2 Turbo manual
1.3.82
2. 2.14
3. 1.48
4. 1.18
5. 0.97
6. 0.79
Final ration 3.44
Max revs 7200
997.2 Turbo PDK
1. 3.91
2. 2.29
3. 1.58
4. 1.18
5. 0.94
6. 0.79
7. 0.62
Final ratio 3.44
Max revs 7200
Difference between very small differenc in final ratio is compensated with 400rpm of more revs by new Turbo. Some members here should do their math better before posting theory about huge difference in gearing. Actual difference in marginal.
How about this-when 997.1 Turbo achieved 40.7s at Papaneburg two years ago ambient temperature was around 10Deg Celsius. When 997.2 Turbo PDK achieved 41.9s month ago it was over 22Deg Celsius.
KresoF1:
How about this-when 997.1 Turbo achieved 40.7s at Papaneburg two years ago ambient temperature was around 10Deg Celsius. When 997.2 Turbo PDK achieved 41.9s month ago it was over 22Deg Celsius.
Great detective work and most plausible explanation so far.
How about the weight difference between 997.1 manual and 997.2 PDK? Which car is heavier? PDK is heavier but 997.2 engine weighs less right?
Outside of top speed, I would repeat my assertion 
that PDK will make 997.2 Turbo something you don't want to mess with. In the first gew gears at least, this thing will be very fast. Bat-out-of-health scary fast!
PDK provides huge advantage in maintaining boost between shifts and therefore uninterrupted power flow. PDK and a Turbo engine is a match made in heaven; too bad there seems to be lingering issue with driver's involvement for manual die-hard like me.
Off topic but the other thing about 997.2 Turbo that is extremely intriguing to me is that torque vectoring option. Possible revolutionary change and it would not surprise me to see this as an option in all other 911's. Including the GT class. If it helps to control the "happy tail," I can't see why not.
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Regards,
Can
997 Turbo + Bilstein Damptronic ( Review ) + GIAC ECU Tune ( Fast as a torpedo & reversible to stock - Review ) + Cargraphic Exhaust ( Oh heavenly noise! 
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cannga:
Off topic but the other thing about 997.2 Turbo that is extremely intriguing to me is that torque vectoring option. Possible revolutionary change and it would not surprise me to see this as an option in all other 911's. Including the GT class. If it helps to control the "happy tail," I can't see why not.
One reason why not might be the fact that several 911 models, including the GT models, are rear-wheel drive, not 4WD?. 
The expression "torque vectoring" surely refers to splitting torque between the four driven wheels of 4WD cars? 
fritz
fritz:
cannga:
Off topic but the other thing about 997.2 Turbo that is extremely intriguing to me is that torque vectoring option. Possible revolutionary change and it would not surprise me to see this as an option in all other 911's. Including the GT class. If it helps to control the "happy tail," I can't see why not.
One reason why not might be the fact that several 911 models, including the GT models, are rear-wheel drive, not 4WD?.
The expression "torque vectoring" surely refers to splitting torque between the four driven wheels of 4WD cars?
Good point and exactly what I was thinking since it seems so far all the cars with this system are AWD (Nissan, Mitsu, BMW X6, 997 TT). I did look up before posting because I know someone like you would notice this. Anyway it *appears* the system is possible with 2WD cars:
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http://www.origin.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/4225886.html
German transmission and driveline company ZF has also developed a torque-vectoring system, called Vector Drive—and it’s ready for volume production in all-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
>>>>>>>>>
The attention seems to be on the engine & PDK, but to me, this is the feature that is most notable about 997.2 Turbo. 997.1 engine could be tuned to be more powerful & responsive than 997.2 engine, PDK has "driver's involvement" issue, but this torque vectoring is the option with the greatest potential to make my 997.1 TT feel obsolete.
I don't doubt that it will make the car faster in corners, the only remaining questions would be how it actually feels and the weight penalty (for GT class application).
Regards,
Can
997 Turbo + Bilstein Damptronic ( Review ) + GIAC ECU Tune ( Fast as a torpedo & reversible to stock - Review ) + Cargraphic Exhaust ( Oh heavenly noise! )
KresoF1:
997.1 Turbo manual:
1. 3.82
2. 2.14
3. 1.48
4. 1.18
5. 0.97
6. 0.79
Final ration 3.33
Max revs 6800
997.2 Turbo manual
1.3.82
2. 2.14
3. 1.48
4. 1.18
5. 0.97
6. 0.79
Final ration 3.44
Max revs 7200
997.2 Turbo PDK
1. 3.91
2. 2.29
3. 1.58
4. 1.18
5. 0.94
6. 0.79
7. 0.62
Final ratio 3.44
Max revs 7200
Difference between very small differenc in final ratio is compensated with 400rpm of more revs by new Turbo. Some members here should do their math better before posting theory about huge difference in gearing. Actual difference in marginal.
How about this-when 997.1 Turbo achieved 40.7s at Papaneburg two years ago ambient temperature was around 10Deg Celsius. When 997.2 Turbo PDK achieved 41.9s month ago it was over 22Deg Celsius.
exactly what i was telling!!!
Sep 24, 2009 10:30:03 PM
Guys, it is true, not Porsche "propaganda". The 997 Turbo Facelift does indeed 0-200 kph in around 11 seconds or slightly under.
From 0-100 kph, the Turbo Facelift is almost unbeatable.
Porsche has perfected the collaboration of PDK, 4WD, traction management, etc., this car is REALLY that fast.
On the other hand, it looses the advantage in the higher speed range over 240 kph.
We tested it compared to a 997 Turbo pre-facelift RUF 550 Tiptronic.
From 0-100 kph, the FL Turbo beats the RUF 550 Tiptronic. The acceleration with launch control is amazing, you hardly can do this with the RUF 550 Tip, the FL Turbo is a car length ahead when both cars hit 100 kph. Due to the more spontaneous reaction of the launch control.
From 0-200 kph, the FL Turbo is slightly faster, around half a car length (we did test if from 100 to 200 kph because it was easier).
At speeds over 240 kph, the RUF 550 Tip gains a lot and at 300 kph, the RUF 550 Tip is around 60-70 meters (not measured, just a guess) ahead of the FL Turbo.
All speed measurements have been done using the Performance Box with GPS.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
MarkN:
Well of course I'm biased but I don't think the fact the new car is slower to 300 is of any relevance at all and may well be affected by tyres and temperatures. For me the most relevant performance measurement is 0-100 mph, 7 seconds.
Easier to measure is actually 100-200 kph. This is my favorite performance "indicator".
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
MarkN:
True, so what's that, about 8 seconds?
We measured 7.5 seconds precisely, both times, PDK set on auto and with sport chrono active.
As to why the 997 Turbo FL is slower over 240 kph ? Well, I actually didn't pay attention but maybe the boost pressure is reduced in the higher speed range to protect the engine or for whatever reason ?! I don't have a clue...yet.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M (03/2010), BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW
artur777:
If you look at the competitors you will see that a car that is capable of 0-200 in 11 secs should be capable of doing 0-300 in 34-35 secs and not for 41 secs...
Much depends on what the car's ultimate top speed is. The 997.2 turbo is relatively "slow" at 312 kph, so by 300 it's beginning to run out of steam.
Aerodynamics make a big difference at these speeds but I would much rather have a car which remains firmly planted than a more slippery one. The feeling of the steering going light at 150 mph+ on my 355 is not the greatest in the world.
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