Engine Porsche M97.21

The 3.4-liter boxer Porsche M97.21 engine was produced by the concern from 2005 to 2009 and was installed on advanced modifications of the Cayman S coupe or Boxster S cabriolet in the back of 987. There was a slightly more powerful version of this power unit under its M97.22 index.

Engines of M97-line: M97.20, M97.21.

Specifications

Production years 2005-2009
Displacement, cc 3387
Fuel system distributed injection
Power output, hp 295
Torque output, Nm 340
Cylinder block aluminum H6
Block head aluminum 24v
Cylinder bore, mm 96
Piston stroke, mm 78
Compression ratio 11.1
Features no
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive chain
Phase regulator VarioCam Plus
Turbocharging no
Recommended engine oil 5W-40
Engine oil capacity, liter 7.75
Fuel type petrol
Euro standards EURO 4
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Porsche Cayman S 2008)
— city
— highway
— combined
15.3
7.8
10.6
Engine lifespan, km ~240 000
Weight, kg 191

The engine was installed on:

  • Porsche Boxster 2 (987) in 2006 – 2009;
  • Porsche Cayman 1 (987) in 2005 – 2009.

Disadvantages of the Porsche M97.21 engine

  • The most famous problem of the M97 family of units is seizures in the cylinders;
  • These motors did not escape the massive problem with the intermediate shaft bearing;
  • Also, there are very high requirements for lubrication and often turns the liners;
  • By a run of 150,000 km, it usually requires replacing the timing chain;
  • The weak point of the engine is its cooling system and in particular the water pump.

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