Singer Vehicle Design – Canyon Drive Commission Today, we take a closer look at the Singer Vehicle Designs Canyon Drive Commission. Like other Classic Study cars, the Hollywood was built in Singer’s California location. This car was shared with the public in early-November 2021. The Canyon Drive commission is a...
The Air Cooled Classic 2.0L Flat Six You Need To Hear This 1969 911E is a great example of why the 911 made such an impact on the sports car market in the early days even with a small displacement air cooled flat six. In ’69 the E and S...
911 (996) Engine Codes
Porsche 911 (996) Engine Codes At its debut, the 996 featured the most significant change from the classic 911 series: a water-cooled engine replacing the previously air-cooled engine. Progressively stringent emissions and noise regulations, environmental concerns, a higher expectation for refinement and the need for a high-performance 4 valve per...
Porsche 911 (996) Production Numbers
Porsche 911 (996) Sales & Production Numbers Production of the 996 spanned nine years, between 1997 and 2006. In that time, 175,164 units were sold, making it the best-selling model in the car’s history and the biggest turning point in the development of the 911. But despite these immense numbers,...
Porsche 911 (996) - The Story
Porsche 911 (996) (1997 – 2005) Story & History Type 996 – The 5th Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: GT1 May 4, 1997 Le Mans test day, Carrera September 11, 1997 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show The designers were assigned to design the 996-generation 911 in 1993. Working under the head of...
Porsche 911 (993) Sales & Production Numbers
Porsche 911 (993) Sales & Production Numbers The Porsche 911 (type 964) was considered a sales success, so when the Type 993 came along Porsche expected more of the same thing. Over short production life, 68,029 units of the Porsche 911 Type 993 were produced. Impressive given it sold around...
Porsche 911 993 (All Years) - VIN Numbers
Porsche 993 VIN Numbers Below is our detailed explanation of the 993 VIN codes. Our easy to use guide should help you find what you need quickly. The first part of this appendix provides the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) code breakdowns. From this information it will then be possible for...
Porsche 911 (993) Engine Numbers (All Years)
Porsche 911 (993) Engine Codes The introduction of the model 993 marked the last of the model 911 versions powered by the air-cooled Porsche flat-six M64 engine. Every 993 produced was equipped with a derivative of the M64 engine, beginning with the standard 3.6L which pumped out 272 HP and...
Porsche 911 (993) Transmission Codes (All Years)
Porsche 911 (993) Transmission Codes The transmission number code is found on the transmission data plate. There were two codes used: MY1994 MY1995 MY1996 MY1997 MY1998 Carrera/S 6-speed manual G50.21, USA Switzerland Austria G50.20, 4-speed Tiptronic A50.04, USA A50.05 6-speed manual G50.21, USA Switzerland Austria G50.20, 4-speed Tiptronic A50.04, USA...
Porsche 911 993 (1993 - 1998) – Engine Torque Specs
1994-1998 Porsche 911 Engine Torque Directions This tightening torque specs list is ONLY for the following Porsche models and years: 1993 to 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera, 4, S, 4S – years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all...
Service Schedule Porsche 986
1996 – 2004 Porsche Boxster Maintenance & Service Schedule The Porsche Boxster (986), produced from 1997 to 2004, was Porsche’s first water-cooled, mid-engine roadster, delivering balanced handling and timeless design. While Porsche originally recommended oil changes every 15,000–20,000 miles (or every 2 years), today’s best practice is changing the oil...
986 Porsche Boxster & Porsche Boxster S Model Year Differences 1997 Boxster The 986 Boxster is introduced Technical Specifications: 201 HP 2.5 Litre engine with a 5 speed manual transmission or optional 5 speed Tiptronic (automatic). Early cars were produced in Stuttgart (11th digit of VIN is “S”) while later...
Porsche 911 (993) - The Story
Porsche 911 (993) (1993 – 1998) Story & History Type 993 – The 4th Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1993 September 9 at IAA Frankfurt motor show Clay model – note the fender design© Porsche One of the prototypes. Note the 964 wheels.© Porsche The rear lamp design that was first...
Wonderful Porsche 964 An on-board drive & in-depth review of the specs and build principles applied to our Lightweight ’92 Porsche 964 Weekend Racer. We focus on the driving characteristics of the 964 model range and how our approach to weight and gearing maximises the performance and driving experience of...
Porsche 911 (964) Technical Spec Comparison
Porsche 911 (964) Technical Specifications & Model Comparison Comparison of the C2, RS, Cup 911 964s Specs Carrera 2 USA Carrera 2 Euro RS America RS Touring Carrera Cup USA RS Lightweight RS Competition Carrera Cup Street legal yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no Mechanicals/electric Carrera 2 USA...
Porsche 911 964
Porsche 911 (964) (1988 – 1994) Story & History Type 964 – The 3rd Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1988 September 28 at Mondial de l’Automobile Paris motor show After the 1984 model year 911 Carrera 3.2 had entered the markets, the plans for the next generation 911 were set. In March-April...
Model year 1994. Carrera 4 Wide-Body for the U.S. Technically there is really no difference between the Carrera 4 Wide-Body and his RoW counterpart. At the front there are the for America usual black impact absorbers beside the fog lights, the frontfenders lack the side indicators, the rear bumper is equipped with the center piece with a small plate section and in the back window of a large third brake light is integrated. Significant differences, it is generally provided in the factory standard equipment.