911 Turbo S997.2 tuning
The 911 Turbo S (997.2) uses a 3.8 twin-turbo flat-six rated at 523 hp and 516 lb-ft from the factory. Because it is turbocharged, software is the biggest lever: our Stage 1 estimate adds about 89 hp and 88 lb-ft with no hardware changes.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Gain | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 523 hp | 516 lb-ft | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 612 hp | 604 lb-ft | +89 hp | +17% |
| Stage 2 | 630 hp | 630 lb-ft | +107 hp | +20% |
| Stage 3 | 759 hp | 702 lb-ft | +236 hp | +45% |
- Stage 1
Software · 612 hp
ECU recalibration of boost, ignition, fuelling and torque limits. No hardware changes.
- Stage 2
Software + bolt-ons · 630 hp
Stage 1 plus an emissions-legal intake, upgraded intercoolers and a cat-back exhaust, with a calibration written for them.
- Stage 3
Turbo upgrade · 759 hp
Upgraded turbochargers, fuel system and transmission calibration, with the factory catalytic converters kept. Offered only where an emissions-legal kit exists for your car.
Estimates for planning, not measured results. Stock figures are Porsche's factory crank ratings. Your car's numbers come from its own baseline and after-logs.
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The 3.8 twin-turbo with variable turbine geometry is among the strongest Porsche engines to tune. It responds well to software alone. PDK clutch pressures and torque limits are calibrated alongside the engine so the gearbox holds the extra torque.
Every 911 Turbo S tune starts with a consult and a baseline log of your car as it sits. We confirm its software version is supported before we quote, and you leave with after-logs and a signed job file. Read our step-by-step tuning guide.
Emissions-legal parts and software only. We keep the factory catalytic converters on every car. If a stage isn't available legally for your exact model and software, we tell you at the consult instead of fitting it.
How much power does a Stage 1 tune add to a 911 Turbo S (997.2)?
Our Stage 1 estimate for the 911 Turbo S (997.2) is about +89 hp and +88 lb-ft, taking it from 523 hp to roughly 612 hp. Stage 2 is estimated at 630 hp and Stage 3 at 759 hp. Your car's real result is confirmed with before-and-after logs.
What should be checked on a 911 Turbo S (997.2) before tuning?
The 3.8 twin-turbo with variable turbine geometry is among the strongest Porsche engines to tune. It responds well to software alone. PDK clutch pressures and torque limits are calibrated alongside the engine so the gearbox holds the extra torque.
Is a 911 Turbo S (997.2) tune emissions-legal?
At Redline Exotics, yes. We use emissions-legal parts and software only and keep the factory catalytic converters. If a stage is not available legally for your 911 Turbo S's software version, we tell you before quoting.
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