{"product_id":"autoart-porsche-911-carrera-s-type-997","title":"Autoart Porsche 911 Carrera S (Type 997)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Porsche 911 Carrera S (Type 997)\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eslot car from Autoart, a high-quality slot car designed for collectors, enthusiasts and racers. 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Following the controversial, liquid-cooled 996 generation, the 997 returned to the classic 911 silhouette that purists demanded. Designers reinstated the iconic round \"bug-eye\" headlights and sculpted the body with more pronounced rear hips, instantly giving it a muscular yet timeless road presence. Beneath this retro-inspired exterior, however, was a thoroughly modern chassis that balanced daily drivability with track-focused capability, establishing the 997 Carrera S as a gold standard for sports car engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the 997 Carrera S was a substantial mechanical upgrade over the standard model. It featured a larger 3.8-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine that initially developed 355 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. This potent powerplant allowed the car to sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 182 mph. For the 2009 mid-cycle refresh (known to enthusiasts as the 997.2), Porsche introduced Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) and replaced the traditional automatic with the lightning-fast PDK dual-clutch transmission. This update bumped output to 385 horsepower, refining the car's efficiency while dramatically sharpening its performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truly sets the 997 Carrera S apart, however, is its legendary driving dynamics. It was the first Carrera to feature Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard equipment, a system that electronically adjusted the dampers in real-time to balance firm cornering stability with compliant highway cruising. Combined with hydraulic steering that offered unparalleled feedback from the front tires, the car delivered a visceral, confidence-inspiring connection between driver and tarmac. As newer generations have shifted to electronic steering and larger footprints, the 997 Carrera S has become highly prized by collectors who view it as the ultimate sweet spot: the perfect bridge between raw mechanical analog feel and modern electronic refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy not add this Porsche 911 Carrera S slot car to your collection now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-owned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54342442910037,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3524\/3605\/files\/Sh_P911.png?v=1783698131","url":"https:\/\/slot-car-collectors.co.uk\/products\/autoart-porsche-911-carrera-s-type-997","provider":"Slot Car Collectors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}