1997 Porsche 911 Overview
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What can I say? I had an Aston Martin DB7 before this car, and NO comparison. This was the car, and looks aggressive, is aggressive and most importantly, holds it's value unlike the Aston.
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Available Porsche 911 1997 Submodel Types: Coupe, Convertible, GT3, GT2 RS, GT3 RS
Available Trims: Carrera, Carrera S, Turbo, Carrera 4S, Carrera 4, GT3, Turbo S, Carrera GTS, Targa 4, America Roadster, Carrera , GT2 RS, GT3 RS, Targa, Targa 4 GTS, Turbo
Exterior Colors: Black, Arctic Silver Metallic, Guards Red, GT Silver Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic, Carrara White, White, Agate Grey Metallic, Rhodium Silver Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic, Jet Black Metallic, Lapis Blue Metallic, Arctic Silver, Carrara White Metallic, Polar Silver Metallic, Speed Yellow, Anthracite Brown Metallic, Aqua Blue Metallic, Black Metallic, Miami Blue, Midnight Blue Metallic, Night Blue Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Slate Grey Metallic, Atlas Gray Metallic, Cobalt Blue, Cognac Metallic, Dark Blue, Forest Green, Graphite Blue Metallic, India Red, Meteor Grey Metallic, Ocean Blue Metallic, Orient Red Metallic, Pastel Yellow, Polar Silver, Racing Yellow, Riviera Blue, Seal Gray Metallic
Interior Colors: Black leather, Black, Black leather/sueded microfiber, Brown premium leather, Sand Beige leather, Black Leather, Cinnamon Brown , Black , Carrera Red premium leather, Graphite Gray, Stone Grey leather, Terracotta premium leather, Graphite Blue leather, Luxor Beige leather, Agate Grey/Pebble Grey leather, Black leather/suede, Black/Bordeaux Red leather, Black/GT Silver leather/sueded microfiber, Black/Garnet Red leather, Black/Platinum Grey leather, Boxster Red Leather, Grey, Grey premium leather, Natural Grey Leather, Platinum Grey leather, Saddle Brown leather, Sand Beige, Savanna Beige Leather, Yachting Blue leather
Popular Features: Auto Climate Control, Trip Computer, Leather Seats, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Alarm, Stability Control, Upgraded Headlights, Tire Pressure Warning, Navigation, Aux Audio Inputs, Soft Top, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Sunroof/Moonroof, Multi-Zone Climate Control, AWD/4WD, Automatic Emergency Braking, Parking sensors, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Back-up camera, Mobile Internet, Hardtop, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Upgraded Stereo, Heated seats, Cooled Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Blind Spot Monitoring
Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders
Transmission: MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL, AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive, all wheel drive
