Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2: thrust you can finally hear, the exhaust system guide
The 911 Turbo S 997.2 is an everyday supercar: all-wheel drive, a 3.8-litre biturbo flat-six, 530 hp and 700 Nm, and disconcerting ease of use. Its engine is formidably efficient, but the factory exhaust is designed so that you can barely hear it. This guide explains how to configure a ROG valved exhaust that finally gives this power a voice: material, tips, valves and fitting.
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Your ROG exhaust for Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2
From €3,990 in stainless steel, €4,990 in titanium
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- Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.8 type 997.2 (2010-2012)
- Engine
- 530 hp · 700 Nm
- Exhaust
- Valved cat-back, built for your VIN
- Material
- 304 stainless steel or titanium
- Valves
- ROG remote, or factory control if your vehicle has it
- Lead time
- 20 working days from order confirmation to delivery
- Warranty
- 3 years, parts and workmanship
Closely related versions have their own guide: Porsche 911 Carrera type 997.2, Porsche 718 Boxster / Cayman 2.0 turbo type 982, Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 2.5 turbo type 982, Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 4.0 type 982.
The 3.8 biturbo flat-six: the engine of the 911 Turbo S 997.2
The 911 Turbo S 997.2 is powered by a 3.8-litre direct-injection flat-six, boosted by two variable-geometry turbos. It produces 530 hp and 700 Nm, sent to all four wheels. The thrust is massive and immediate, and the Turbo S delivers its performance with a serenity that made its name, on dry roads as in the rain.
Two turbos placed in the gas path, then a factory exhaust designed for discretion: the Turbo S's flat-six reaches your ears heavily muted. The ROG valved exhaust lets you correct this mismatch between what you feel and what you hear. With the valves open, the engine makes itself heard; with them closed, you keep the factory comfort, without touching the engine or the ECU.
What makes up the exhaust on your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2
Here is what the ROG exhaust replaces, and where the sound is shaped.
The cat-back is the complete exhaust system
It is everything you can see under your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2, all the way to the tips: pipes, silencer, valves. Routing, silencer, valves: this is where the sound is shaped. The engine and the ECU stay as they left the factory.
Your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2 in figures
What an exhaust changes straight away is the sound, the engine's breathing and the weight at the rear. For more power, add an ECU remap.
Power
Torque
Published factory and Stage 2 figures.
With or without an ECU remap, the exhaust fits and works. But it is an ECU remap at an approved tuning centre that truly unlocks your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2, and that is what we recommend.
With its two turbos, the 3.8 flat-six has a reserve that a Stage 2 ECU remap can exploit through boost management. On an engine of this calibre, the result depends above all on the condition of the engine and the quality of the tuner. The ROG exhaust plays no part in this work: it brings sound, not power.
Configuring your exhaust, step by step
3 choices, in the same order as the product page configurator.
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Step 1 of 3: Material: stainless steel or titanium
For your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2, the exhaust costs €3,990 in stainless steel and €4,990 in titanium.
304 stainless steel
3 990 €
- Weight
- Baseline
- Sound
- Full and rounded
Durable, corrosion-resistant, with a rounded, full sound: the most popular option.
Titanium
4 990 €
- Weight
- Around 40% lighter
- Sound
- Metallic, crystal-clear
For the same design, it weighs around 40% less than stainless steel. A more metallic note at high revs and a look all of its own, from brushed to blued.
Both materials age well: 304 stainless steel copes with winter and salt, and titanium does not rust. Stainless steel or titanium: what really changes.
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Step 2 of 3: Valves: ROG remote or factory control
Two ways to control the valves on your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2.
ROG remote
The simplest solution: a control unit in the boot and a remote, open or closed at the press of a button, whatever mode you are in. A question while fitting? We will get back to you.
Factory control
- Only for vehicles fitted with factory valves
- Controlled by the drive modes
Does your vehicle have factory valves? The exhaust keeps their existing control: the drive modes operate the valves, as before, with no added electronics.
On a long journey, what matters is the absence of drone at a steady speed. With the valves closed, the exhaust keeps the cabin calm; the show is still there whenever you ask for it. More about exhaust drone.
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Step 3 of 3: Tips: the visual signature
Match the tips to the style of your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2, understated or bold. A particular finish in mind? Send us a photo and we will look at it together.
- Stainless steel
- Black
- Carbon
- Blued titanium
The ROG sound signature on the 911 Turbo S 997.2
The biturbo flat-six has a more muffled voice than a naturally aspirated flat-six, but a rich one: a deep rumble, the rush of the turbos and metallic accents under acceleration. On the standard 997.2, this voice is almost entirely held back; the Turbo S accelerates hard, but in a silence that leaves you wanting more.
With the valves open, the ROG exhaust brings out the rumble of the flat-six and the rush of the turbos, with a presence that finally matches the thrust. With the valves closed, the Turbo S remains the refined grand tourer it has always been, ready for long journeys.
From order to fitting
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Configuration
You choose the options for your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2 and enter its VIN, found in box E of the registration certificate.
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Check
We confirm compatibility with your car before we build it.
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Manufacturing
Made to order, for your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2.
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Delivery
Free, insured delivery, with tracking sent on dispatch.
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Fitting
Clamps and gaskets, no welding: two hours on average at the garage of your choice.
20 working days from order confirmation to delivery
- Warranty
- 3 years, parts and workmanship, from the date of delivery
- Payment
- In instalments with Klarna
- Installation
- At the garage of your choice
What about the manufacturer's warranty? In Europe, fitting a part from another brand is not enough on its own to void it; the manufacturer has to prove the link between that part and the fault. Our article on the manufacturer's warranty.
Our recommendations for your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2
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Daily driving
3 990 €
- Stainless
- ROG remote
The best balance of price, sound and comfort.
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Enthusiast
4 990 €
- Titanium
A lighter exhaust, with a more metallic note at high revs.
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Style
4 990 €
- Titanium
- Blued titanium or black tips
An exhaust is seen as much as it is heard.
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These profiles are starting points. The right choice is often made in five minutes on the phone.
Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2: your questions
How much power does an exhaust add on the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2?
As standard, the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2 produces 530 hp and 700 Nm. Without a remap, the exhaust transforms the voice and lightens the rear; it is the ECU remap that increases power. With a Stage 2 build, the published figures reach 609 hp and 840 Nm.
Stainless steel or titanium: which material for the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2?
For the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2, the ROG exhaust costs €3,990 in stainless steel and €4,990 in titanium. Choose stainless steel for value for money and a rounded sound, titanium to save around 40% in weight and get a clearer tone.
Is the ROG exhaust loud all the time on the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2?
Never against your will: with the valves closed, the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2 keeps a composed sound; with the valves open, it expresses itself fully, at the press of a button.
Can the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2 pass the French MOT with a ROG exhaust?
On the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2, the ROG exhaust touches neither the engine nor the ECU. For the test, close the valves: it is the most discreet setting.
How is the ROG exhaust fitted on the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2?
Fitting needs no welding or cutting and takes two hours on average on a lift. We check compatibility with the VIN of your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2 before manufacturing.
What price and lead time for a ROG exhaust on the Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2?
From €3,990 to €4,990 depending on the configuration. Allow 20 working days from order confirmation to delivery. Free delivery in Europe, 3-year warranty.
Unsure about your configuration? Give us a call.
Stainless steel or titanium, ROG remote or factory control: the right choice depends on how you drive and on your Porsche 911 Turbo S type 997.2. We take the time to talk it through before you order, with a reply within 24 hours. We are not here to sell to you over the phone: we help you choose, even if that means a cheaper option because it suits the way you drive.
Behind every ROG exhaust is a French team you can actually reach, who know the cars they talk about. More than 500 exhaust systems fitted and a rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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