M97
Porsche · M97 3.6/3.8 Flat-6
2005–2012
"997 Carrera. IMS issue mostly solved in 2006+ (larger bearing). Bore scoring still possible but less common. More refined than M96. DFI on later 997.2 (MA1 series) eliminated IMS entirely."
Mileage Risk Timeline
When problems typically appear — enter your mileage to see your risk zone
Known Issues 1
Bore scoring (reduced but possible)
▸Same as M96 but less common
997.1 still has some bore scoring risk. 997.2 DFI eliminated it.
Μειωμένο κίνδυνο vs M96. 997.2 = ασφαλές.
Models with M97 11
Other Porsche Engines
Tuning Potential
Stage 1 with exhaust + tune
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Porsche M97 reliable?
The Porsche M97 scores 68/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €3,000 and €10,000.
What are the common problems with the M97?
The most common issues are:
- Bore scoring (reduced but possible) — moderate, repair cost €3,000–€10,000, 80,000 km–200,000 km
What cars use the Porsche M97?
How much does it cost to repair the M97?
Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €3,000 to €10,000. The most expensive issue is typically .
What years was the M97 produced?
The Porsche M97 was produced from 2005 to 2012. It is a 3800cc F6 petrol na engine.
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