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The 997.2 (2009–2012) added direct fuel injection and optional PDK alongside the traditional manual. The Carrera S produces 385 hp — up from 355 in the 997.1 — and the wider body returned on S models. DFI engines are more sensitive to oil quality and occasional carbon cleaning versus the port-injected 997.1, but the power gains and IMS resolution make it a strong all-around choice.
The 997.2 is consistently rated one of the best used 911 values on the market — modern enough for daily use, analog enough to reward a skilled driver.