As we noted in our 996 market guide, in the mid-1990s Porsche was in the midst of an existential struggle as they developed the 996 generation in the mid-Nineties. 3,329 were built. Get records of all prior work. 1977 930. A variety of models followed, with convertible, targa, and turbocharged varieties. 2009s Mark Two brought an updated car with a new engine using direct fuel injection, more potent brakes, and a revised Porsche Communication Management System. Production numbers were 2,571 for the Targa 4 and 5,888 for the Targa 4S for a total of 8,459, split broadly 60/40 between the 997.1 and 997.2 generations. Most affordable: 996 GT2 at $100,000-$150,000, Most expensive: 993 GT2 at $1.25 million-$2.0 million. Most notably on the exterior, the 997 generation (from model years 2005 through 2012) returned traditionally-styled rounded headlights, compared to the fried eggs on the 996. The Kremer Racing was inspired by the Porsche 935 race-car and offered conversion kits for Porsche 930 Turbo. Find out more about selling as a car dealer, Already registered? The internet is filled with anecdotes about these engines and these bearings there seems to be no consensus to whether these earliest 997 engines will or wont fail. The earliest cars, from 1998 through 2001, are considered the Mk.1 while the later cars, 2002 through 2005 are known as Mk.2 (Note that the 996 Turbo and GT2 are generally considered 996.2 cars and were introduced in 2001). California PrivacyAccessibility Statement. In the storied evolution of the 911, the type 996 is still as popular as ever. Another interesting market to look at is the 997 Turbo S. Available only during the 997.2 generation, it appears the market has not recognized their value relative to the standard 997.2 Turbo. Generations of 356 and 911 owners had associated Porsche with air-cooled engines, but with the 996, Porsche's signature model would from then-on be a . Updates by years: 1997: 996 Series is launched, initialy available only as Carrera Coupe 1998: Launch of Cabrio version 1999: Carrera 4 with four wheel drive in both Coupe and Cabrio versions Successfully sell your Porsche via Elferspot. It was more powerful and handled better. For the 2003 model year, power jumped to 476 hp and 472 lb-ft, while 0-62 mph took just 3.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 198 mph. Written by Chris Tonn. The Carrera 4S used a stiffer suspension than the standard Carrera 4 model, which led to better handling. Approximately 1558 Turbo S models (split between coupe and cabrio) were sold in 2005. They arent rare especially considering only around 60,000 of the previous generation 993 were built. The ascetic weight-saving lengths Porsche went to is impressive; the 991 GT2 RS features stuff like lightweight carpets, wiring harnesses, intercooler brackets, and wing supports. Public on the web. For the 996, this meant Porsche augmented the 3.6-liter water-cooled twin-turbo flat-six from the aforementioned Turbo with more boost, free-flowing mufflers, and bigger intercoolers, resulting in a 41-hp bump to 456 hp and 457 lb-ft. Again, rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission were the only options, and all the standard GT-division upgraded suspension, brakes, aero kit, and weight-saving measures stiffened things up and pared 220 pounds when compared to the 996 Turbo. Porsche 996 Production Numbers By Color. Shown: 2011 Porsche 911 (997) GTS (Silverstone). The 911 Turbo Coupe was introduced. Its the largest in terms of sales count during the last 5 years which means theres plenty of liquidity to enter or exit the market. The Turbo S cars were all PDK (and a comparable regular Turbo with PDK is indeed worth less). In addition to images and part numbers, you will find a range of useful information regarding the individual products and specific usage scenarios. An optional package (known as the X50 Powerkit) added larger turbochargers, among other changes, to bump horsepower to 444. The powerful GT3 offered between 355 and 375 horsepower, depending on the model year it was offered between 2000 and 2005, spanning both generations, although only for model years 2004 and 2005 in the US. Sign up now for free! There are various threads on 911UK and Rennlist that offer more data, but not a complete breakdown. Remember how shocked we were when the 911 GT3 turned 20 last year? Since the 996 Targa is the rarest body style in the series only 5,152 were produced (all Mk.2 generation) between 2002 and 2004, why is it not mentioned as a 996 worth buying? It wasn't a race-car, but a supercar dressed as a GT vehicle. Download the pdf Porsche 911 996 - Overview Paint Colors Porsche 911 996 Turbo Colors (All Years) Interesting to know you have a 997tt. For the medium five figure sums, which you have to invest at least in Europe and the USA, you couldnt get any car, offering more performance for the money. The GT2 nameplate skipped over the 991.1-generation 911, instead landing like a cannonball on the supercar landscape for the 991.2. The 996 Turbo only offered 560 Nm between 2,700 and 4,600 rpm. The 991 version of the Porsche 911 Turbo was introduced in 2013 and marked the 40th anniversary of the German brand. Inst PORSCHE 911 Turbo "Flachbau" (930) 3.3 4MT (330 HP). Although the Turbo continued through to the 2005 model year, a 996 Turbo S version was introduced that year to commemorate the end of 996 generation. The 996 Turbo was introduced for the 2001 model year, wearing a revised, wider stance to manage the wider tires meant for the additional horsepower. The exterior might not be as aggressive as some other Porsche models, such as the GT3 or GT2, but the new front apron was a form-follow-function concept. Approximately 85,150 Carrera 996s were produced, with 46,315 being the coup version (hardtops), and 38,835 being cabriolets (convertibles). For any Porsche, we highly recommend having a pre-purchase inspection (PPI, for short) done at a reputable marque specialist. For the 2010 model, the car featured large air intakes and bar-shaped LED turn-signals. The 6-speed manual on the other hand, offers more thrills but can suffer from worn out syncro-mesh. Yes, that also means youll have to be more patient to find one and pay a slight premium (about 10k as of this writing) over the 997.1 Carrera S, but we think its worth it. Your password has been changed successfully. The same can be said about the 996 Turbo. From the outside, the flared fenders, wider than the regular Carrera, and the whale-tail in the back, were no subtle at all. Aerodynamics were improved as well the drag coefficient dropped from .33 to .30 with the new design. Now, we're not saying the MR is an official Porsche product, but considering Porsche owns a 51-percent stake in Manthey Racing and bills Manthey "the most successful Porsche racing team in the world," we'll say the GT2 RS MR is just about the closest to OEM as possible without actually being so. So you are looking for your first Porsche investment, and in your search for a bargain you have come across the 996. From late 2001 you could even order the factory power increase (X50), which offered 450 hp and 620 Nm of torque. Shown: 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic (RM Sothebys). Shown: 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Club Coupe (RM Sothebys). By 1977, Porsche gained more experience in turbocharged engines so the German carmaker brought a new version of the 911 Turbo. However, all samples were fitted with the widened rear fenders of the Carrera 4 models. With wings and spoilers, the 997.1 GT3 looked ready to hit the track. The Anniversary Edition totalled 1,963 units and the GT3 came in at 5,894 units produced. It was upon this much different backdrop the follow-up to the 996 was to be developed. Now imagine how we felt when we realized the Porsche 911 GT2 just turned 25. While not everyone is enough of an extrovert to take the plunge, a Speed Yellow Boxster or 996 brings a pretty significant premium over silver or black when one hits the market. When it comes time to sell, the market has sufficient liquidity with over 400 samples sold in the last 5 years. New here? Especially when shifting quickly from first to second, there shouldnt occur any grindning noises. Model: 911 carrera 3.2 Cabriolet, Year:1988, Mileage:22,900, Type of use:Street use only I have this 1988 911 Carrera Cabriolet that is paintedin one of those "special" colors. Log in to receive notifications about new cars that match your search criteria. Stuttcars.com is not associated with Porsche AG in any manner, except for a mutual appreciation and love of the cars. In 2008, the 997 GT2 appeared with a 3.6-liter, twin-turbocharged engine producing 523 horsepower. Of course, even a 911 Turbo has its flaws. Due to its 500 hp and the all-wheel-drive system, it was a four-seasons supercar. The first generation of the Turbo was introduced in 1975 and it offered 260 hp. Porsche offered the Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) as an option for the 996 Turbo. And it was good at both. It was one of the most successful sports car in Porsche's history. While the car is clearly related to the original 911, its a bigger car with generally softer details. In case the tune-up was only done via software, the mapping shouldnt be too aggressive. Porsche revealed its then-new Turbo to the world at the Frankfurt auto show in September 1999. As already stated in ourbuyers guide for the Porsche 996 Carrera 3.4, you should look out for a car with mint interior condition. The look was slightly different between the 1975 and the 1977 model. Not all of the engine reliability issues of the naturally aspirated 996 engines had been worked out as Porsche transitioned to the 997 chassis. The 996.1 Carrera 4 and 996.2 Carrera 4, both in hard top and cabriolet form, were externally nearly identical to the standard 996 Carrera with the addition of all-wheel drive to add all-weather, year-round traction. In the 997 generation, it was only available as an all-wheel drive model thus the models were Targa 4 and Targa 4S each with the powertrains found in the standard 997 Carrera 4 and 997 Carrera 4S. Its slightly less powerful than the 997.1 Carrera S (approximately 10 HP and 7 lb/ft of torque, which is negligible in real world driving terms), while being a much better car. Roughly 85,000 Mk.1 cars were built, while around 89,000 Mk.2 cars were sold. Features Three large air intakes covered with black grilles // Bi-Xenon headlights rounded at the bottom // Side skirts that run into widened rear fenders // Three horizontal air vents on the sides of the rear section // Spoiler tear-off edge integrated into the rear lid // Automatic extension of a wing element at 75 mph (120 km/h) // Brake system with four-piston aluminum monobloc fixed calipers painted Red // All-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission as standard // On request: five-speed Tiptronic S // Acceleration with manual transmission from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and a maximum speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) // Acceleration with Tiptronic S from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 4.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 185 mph (298 km/h), From model year 2002: with performance enhancement, Features Bodyshell, technology and equipment based on the 911 Turbo // Fabric roof with heated glass rear window // Series engine: 420 HP with manual transmission; acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 4.3 seconds or in 4.9 seconds with Tiptronic S // Exclusive version: 450 HP // Six-speed manual transmission or five-speed Tiptronic S // Maximum speed: 190 mph (305 km/h) closed, 180 mph (290 km/h) open, Features Turbo S logo on the rear lid // 18-inch Turbo wheels painted in GT Silver Metallic // Wheel hub cover with Porsche Crest // Performance-enhanced engine: 450 HP // Available in the special color Dark Olive Metallic // Brake calipers painted in Yellow // Interior: aluminum-colored dials // Turbo S logos on the tachometer, center console and the door-sill guards // Acceleration: from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds (Coupe with manual transmission) // Acceleration: from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 4.3 seconds (Cabriolet with manual transmission) // Maximum speed: 191 mph (307 km/h).
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