It’s no secret that Porsche likes their flat-6 engines. The Porsche M97 engine is an evolution of the M96 engine that was found in the 996 Porsche 911. The most significant difference between the engines is the M97’s increased displacement to 3.8 liters. Ultimately, the M97 had a short life in the Porsche Cayman S from 2006 to 2008.
Between the Porsche 996 vs 997, which is the better car? This is a question that many people have asked, and it’s hard to give a definitive answer. Both cars are amazing machines, but they offer different things to their drivers. Some people might prefer the more classic look of the 996, while others might…
The Porsche M96 vs M97 engine differences are actually a hotly debated topic. Which cars use the M97 vs M96 and which engines have the fixed IMS bearing are two of the more controversial subjects. We’ll start off by covering the basics on each of the engines, the differences between the two, reliability & problems,…
The Porsche M97 engine was the successor to the M96 engine which rolled out for the Boxster’s, Cayman’s, and 911’s from 2005 – 2011. The engine was produced in four different sizes: 2.7L, 3.4L, 3.6L, and 3.8L and was used in Porsche’s from base model Boxsters to the top of the line GT2 RS. The…
