The 997 received a mid-cycle refresh in 2008 for the 2009 model year.
The updated model range was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in September 2008.
The updated Porsche 911 (called 997 Gen II internally at Porsche and 997.2 informally by enthusiasts) included the following changes:
New engine with direct fuel injection.
The engine is mounted 0.4 inches (10 mm) lower in the tail section
Revised suspension system
Revised front bumper with larger air intakes
Headlamps with LED daytime running lights and newly optional dual HID projectors
Revised rear bumper with a new LED tail lights design, AWD models included a reflective stripe between the tail lights
Revised exterior mirrors
Redesigned Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE)
Redesigned PCM system with touch-screen and optional hard-drive navigation and Bluetooth.

Tiptronic S option replaced with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).

Production of the refreshed model began in late 2008.
Initially available models included coupé and cabriolet versions of the Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera S and Carrera 4S. Pricing was increased from the 997, Gen I; the base Carrera model was set to start at US$76,300 for North American buyers.

On 6 June 2008, these changes to the Porsche 911 were revealed on the Porsche website.
The Turbo would have to wait until the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, thereafter the Turbo-based GT2 would receive the updated changes.
The 997 received a mid-cycle refresh in 2008 for the 2009 model year. The updated model range was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in September 2008. The updated Porsche 911 (called 997 Gen II internally at Porsche and 997.2 informally by enthusiasts) included the following changes:
New engine with direct fuel injection. The engine is mounted 0.4 inches (10 mm) lower in the tail section
Revised suspension system
Revised front bumper with larger air intakes
Headlamps with LED daytime running lights and newly optional dual HID projectors
Revised rear bumper with a new LED tail lights design, AWD models included a reflective stripe between the tail lights
Revised exterior mirrors
Redesigned Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE)
Redesigned PCM system with touch-screen and optional hard-drive navigation and Bluetooth.
Tiptronic S option replaced with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
Production of the refreshed model began in late 2008. Initially available models included coupé and cabriolet versions of the Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera S and Carrera 4S. Pricing was increased from the 997, Gen I; the base Carrera model was set to start at US$76,300 for North American buyers.
On 6 June 2008, these changes to the Porsche 911 were revealed on the Porsche website. The Turbo would have to wait until the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, thereafter the Turbo-based GT2 would receive the updated changes.
Porsche 997