997 Turbo Gen1.5

There is a body of opinion that would argue the optimum specification for the 997 Turbo is the very last of the Gen1 cars, produced for the 2009 model year from late 2008, until the August 2009 introduction of the Gen2 car for the 2010 model year. It’s all about that famous, fabled Mezger engine which was superseded by the completely new DFI unit for the Gen2

997 Turbo. The new motor may boast an onpaper advantage, but for some, the appeal of having one of the world’s most successful race engines in the tail of their 911 Turbo makes it the definitive choice.

So, what is a Gen1.5? Truth be told, it might be better described as a Gen1.1, as the changes over a Gen1 are relatively small. They are worthwhile though, for while aesthetically identical on the outside, you’ll find the superior PCM3 system from the Gen2 car, bringing with it better sat nav and Bluetooth connectivity. There’s also the updated centre console of the Gen2 car, with more modern-looking controls. Gen1.5 also means you’ll be in the newest Mezger-engined Turbo you can buy…

Paragon sales manager Jamie Tyler says:

“The Gen1.5 is a very desirable 997 Turbo, not just because it’s the last of the Mezger-engined cars, but the black console from the Gen2 looks much better, and PCM3 with the touchscreen sat nav, ipod and Bluetooth connectivity are great updates.”