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Porsche 935/19: The Carbon Fiber Orphan

The silhouette is familiar. With weaves of carbon fiber covering almost every external surface, the Porsche 935/19 cuts an unmistakable shape. Like a black hole, it absorbs light and emits it judiciously. No chrome bits compete for attention. The car has presence. It has a sense of occasion. It is...
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Model In Depth

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (996.2) (2002 – 2005)

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.
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Singer Vehicle Design

Canyon Drive Commission by Singer Vehicle Design

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...
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Porsche Video

VIDEO: 1969 Porsche 911E POV Drive

1969 Porsche 911E POV Drive
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...
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Engines

Porsche 911 (996) Engine Numbers (All Years)

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...
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Production Numbers

Porsche 911 (996) Sales & Production Numbers

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,...
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The Story

Porsche 911 (996) – The Story

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...
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