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A quick update for people experiencing the same issue: I replaced the camshaft position sensor (hidden behind the inlet manifold, next to the dipstick) and that fixed the issue for me

Nope, unfortunately not.

Hi folks! I've got a problem with my 197: it quite regularly loses much of its power above 3000-3500 tpm. It feels like the famous 3000 tpm flatspot is stretched all the way to the redline, which is very annoying. The problem disappears after simply restarting the engine. I did some extensive...

I will give the dealer a call Monday to get the car in for diagnosis. Seems like the best option right now.

This morning it was around 5 degrees outside, but after approx. 15 minutes of driving (temp needle in the normal position, just below the third line) I had all power, no restart needed. It seems like the car changes mood every day :think:

Thanks for all the responses guys! Really helpful! A restart fixes the problem immediately, that's the weird thing. I'm sure it's not in limp mode, because it goes beyond 4000 RPM, without hesitation. It actually goes up to 7000 RPM without any problems. There's just very little power, doens't...

Thanks for you reply! But I do not see the connection... How would a restart affect the thermostat? I mean, the problem is gone when I restart the car (and the engine is warm, needle just a bit under the third line)

Hi folks! I need some advice. I have a 197 RS from 2006. Since a couple of weeks, a problem keeps reoccuring: the car is low on power, and I'm guessing this is because it stays in cold map. Even after driving 30 minutes, it still doesn't have the punch it got normally. Here are the symptons...