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Porsche 911 (996)
The introduction of the 911 Model 996 in 1998 ushered in a whole new era for Porsche. Gone was the air-cooled flat six, replaced with an all-new, modern, water-cooled flat-six. The 996 911 was the first redesigned 911 model that didn’t carry over any significant components from it’s predecessors, significant for Porsche at the time as it was known to iterate on the original 911 formula and technology. The 996 was a big deal. It was totally revamped from the inside out. In 1998, the 996 was only offered in coupe and cabriolet versions with either rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive. The Turbo variant appeared in 2001 and came well equipped with a 3.6 L Turbocharged Flat 6 (M96/70), good for 415 bhp. All of the standard models received a minor makeover in 2002 (becoming known as the 996.2 cars), which included Turbo-style headlights, a freshly designed front clip and an increase in engine capacity to 3.6L along with a subsequent 20 hp boost. The bodies were more rigid which further improved handling. See all of our Porsche 996 Research.
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To commemorate the 40th year of 911 production, Porsche built 1963 of the 40th Anniversary Porsche 911 Carrera for model year 2004. Painted only in a GT Silver Metallic finish, with a dark gray leather interior, the 40th Anniversary (or 40 Jahre in German) took the Base Model 996 Carrera and added the front fascia of the 996 Turbo, side skirts and luxury features for the cabin – including a luggage set that matched the special grey leather interior. Mechanically, the X51 Powerkit increases power to 341hp, combined with rear wheels power wheels, a standard 6-speed manual and sport suspension and limited-slip differential included.
The second generation GT3 takes all that was good about it's predecessor and then improves it! Power from the GT1 derived flat-6 is up by 21 bhp to 381 bhp (with an 8200 rpm redline), ride height is lowered for increased stability and also has an upgraded braking setup, as it features a 6-piston calipers on the front. Two versions are offered, the more extreme 'Clubsport' showing it's track day colors with a full roll cage, racing seat and a 6-point harness. The 996.2 GT3 was the first GT3 marketed in the North America. The new Porsche 911 GT3 comes with all the features of half a century Porsche motorsport. It is a sports car for the purist through and through.
The 996 Carrera 4S Cabriolet is the convertible version of the slightly-uprated 996 Carrera 4. Introduced a year after the 996 C4S Coupe. The Carrera 4S Cabriolet was introduced in the lineup with the new engine and the Turbo bodywork. The cabriolet version of the Carrera 4S paired the aggressive bodywork and suspension of the Turbo with the base Carrera 4 drivetrain, though it didn't get the Turbo's huge rear wing. The three-layer canvas-top was powered and it needed 20 seconds to completely retract or cover the car, at speeds up to 50 kph (31 mph). For winter, the car featured an aluminum hard-top.
Introducing this new top-of-the-range model, Porsche is once again placing a 911 Turbo Cabriolet right at the top of the family after a break of 14 years: From 1987 - 1989 the Porsche 930, as the first Turbo was code-named within the Company, set the first milestone in the history of these outstanding open-air sports cars. With cylinders still featuring two valves each at the time, the 3.3-litre power unit driving the first Turbo Cabriolet offered maximum output quite unique at the time of 300 bhp or 221 kW. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h was in 5.2 seconds and the car had a top speed of 260 km/h or 161 mph.
In 2002, the standard Carrera models underwent a facelift. In addition, engine capacity was also increased to 3.6-litres across the range, with power up slightly on the naturally aspirated models. 2002 also marked the start of the production of the 996 based Targa model, with a sliding glass "green house" roof system as introduced on its predecessor. It also features a rear glass hatch which gave the driver access to the storage compartment. The 996 Targa is the rarest bodystyle in the series – only 5,152 were produced (all Mk.2 generation) between 2002 and 2005.
Designed as a grand tourer, the Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet was the base all-wheel-drive version for the open-top 911 range in 2001. It offered enough comfort to be used as a daily driver, on all weather. The 996 Porsche was facelifted in 2002. Along with the coupe versions, the convertibles were reshaped also. There was not a big difference on the outside. It was the same sports-car and open-top grand tourer. The Carrera 4 Cabriolet, continued on through 2004, receiving the same updates as the Carrera, including the 3.6-liter engine.
The 996 was initially available in a coupé or a cabriolet (Convertible) bodystyle with rear-wheel drive, and later with four-wheel drive, utilising a 3.4 litre flat-6 engine generating a maximum power output of 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp).[7] The 996 had the same front end as the entry-level Boxster. After requests from the Carrera owners about their premium cars looking like a "lower priced car that looked just like theirs did", Porsche redesigned the headlamps of the Carrera in 2002. With the cabriolet, buyers have a choice between this version and the hotter Carrera 4S cabriolet.
In 2002, all of the standard models received a minor makeover in 2002 which included Turbo-style headlights, a freshly designed front clip and an increase in engine capacity to 3.6L along with a subsequent 20HP boost. The bodies were more rigid which further improved handling and safety and the lower, stiffer X74 suspension became available as a factory modification. From the outside, it was hard to notice the difference between the 1998 version and the facelifted model. The main difference was on the headlights. Including the Mk 1 cars, the 996 Carrera Coupe sold 46,317 units.
In 2002, the entire generation of the 996 was facelifted. The Carrera 4S Cabriolet was introduced in the lineup with the new engine and the Turbo bodywork. Many publications called the Carrera 4S the sweet spot in the 911 lineup when it was introduced, providing more performance than the base car without the exorbitant pricing of a Turbo or GT2. The Carrera 4S paired the aggressive bodywork and suspension of the Turbo with the base Carrera 4 drivetrain, though it didn't get the Turbo's huge rear wing. It’s easily identified by “Carrera 4S” badging and a large reflective strip on the rear end, spanning the gap between the taillights.
2005 Porsche 911 GT2 (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2004 Porsche 911 GT2 (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2003 Porsche 911 GT2 (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2002 Porsche 911 GT2 (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2001 Porsche 911 GT2 (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Naturally Aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2005 Porsche 911 GT3 (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Naturally Aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2004 Porsche 911 GT3 (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Naturally Aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2001 Porsche 911 GT3 (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Naturally Aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain 4 Valves per...
2000 Porsche 911 GT3 (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Naturally Aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain 4 Valves per...
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo X50 (996) Technical Specifications Price $ $133,000 Engine Aluminum Alloy, Twin Turbo Flat-6 Position Rear Longitudinal...
2004 Porsche 911 Turbo X50 (996) Technical Specifications Price $ $133,000 Engine Aluminum Alloy, Twin Turbo Flat-6 Position Rear Longitudinal...
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo X50 (996) Technical Specifications Price $ $133,000 Engine Aluminum Alloy, Twin Turbo Flat-6 Position Rear Longitudinal...
2002 Porsche 911 Turbo X50 (996) Technical Specifications Price $ $133,000 Engine Aluminum Alloy, Twin Turbo Flat-6 Position Rear Longitudinal...
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2004 Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2002 Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Twin-turbocharged Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2004 Porsche 911 Targa (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2003 Porsche 911 Targa (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2002 Porsche 911 Targa (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts Injection...
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (996.2) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead camshafts...
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe (996) Technical Specifications Engine Type Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Cooling Water-cooled Valvetrain Double overhead...