“Where horsepower meets conversation”
By Paul Kramer · January 5, 2026
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If you don’t speak “Porsche,” it’s hard to understand us Weissach nerds. When we congregate, we sound like the Illuminati chanting in secret code.
“Dot one” this, “dot two” that… 997, Mezger, blah, blah, blah. To outsiders, it all sounds like Pig Latin.
But for those who do speak this wonderfully obnoxious dialect, here’s a fun bit of Porsche numerology you may not know:
🏎️ The 997 “Dot One-and-a-Half” Turbo
During model transitions and facelift periods, Porsche often merged two iterations of a car. As the Mezger-era 997.1 Turbo was nearing its end, Porsche quietly released a limited batch of 997.1½ Turbo models.
These cars received:
The coveted Mezger engine from the 997.1
The much-improved interior of the 997.2
In other words: the best of both worlds.
Only 248 manual Cabriolet versions were delivered to North America. Why did Porsche do this? Does it even matter? Maybe not—but it gives us fanatics yet another 911 variant to debate endlessly.
And honestly, that’s half the fun.
✨ Featured Car
2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (997.1½)
6-Speed Manual | Last of the Mezger Turbos
1 of 248 Built for North America
Highlights
Ceramic Brakes
Sport Chrono Plus
Full Leather Interior
Original Paint
Welded Coolant Pipes
Details & Provenance
Black (L041/A1) over Black Full Leather (AT)
6-Speed Manual Transmission
49,800 Miles
Clean & Clear California Title
One Orange County Owner
No Accidents | Clean Carfax®
PCA (Porsche Club of America) Member Owned
Original Window Sticker Included
This example is now available at AutoKennel.
— Paul Kramer
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Paul Kramer is the voice behind AutoKennel, decoding car culture one European sports car at a time. For his takes on all things fast, rare, or slightly unhinged, visit AutoKennel.com or follow @autokennel.
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