Porsche 996
| Porsche 996 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| Also called |
Porsche 911 Porsche Carrera |
| Production | 1998–2004 (2005 for 911 Turbo S, GT2 and GT3 models only) |
| Assembly | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Designer | Pinky Lai (1993–94) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible 2-door Targa |
| Layout | RR/R4 layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.4 L flat-6 3.6 L flat-6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed ZF 5HP19 automatic 5-speed Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic automatic 6-speed Aisin SP6 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 92.6 in (2,352 mm) |
| Length | 174.5 in (4,432 mm) 4S & Turbo: 174.6 in (4,435 mm) |
| Width | 1999-2001: 69.5 in (1,765 mm) 2002-2004: 69.7 in (1,770 mm) 4S & Turbo: 72.0 in (1,829 mm) |
| Height | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) 4S & Turbo: 51.0 in (1,295 mm) 40th Anniversary coupé: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) GT2: 50.2 in (1,275 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,904 lb (1,317 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Porsche 993 |
| Successor | Porsche 997 |
The Porsche 996 is the internal designation for the Porsche 911 model manufactured with first model year 1999 and last 2004. It was replaced by the Type 997 in model year 2005.
The 996 had little in common with its predecessor, with the first new chassis platform since the original 911 and a new water-cooled engine. Technically, it was a major change, a complete breakaway from the original car other than overall layout.
Development was shared with the earlier Boxster including the entire front end and front suspension, much of the interior, and the engine was an enlarged development of the Boxster unit. However the multi-link rear suspension, derived from the earlier 993, was different.
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 a high-performance 4 valve per cylinder engine made the switch necessary. Other major changes include a completely new platform having a sleeker body with a more raked windshield, and re-designed interior.
The Porsche 996 was a new design by Pinky Lai; the first new 911 that was completely redesigned, and carried over little from its predecessor. All new body work, interior, and the first water-cooled engine in a 911. The 996 replaced the 993 from which only the front suspension, rear multi-link suspension, and 6 speed gearbox were retained in revised form.
The first 996s were available as a coupé or cabriolet (Convertible) initially with rear wheel, or later, with four-wheel drive, and a 3.4 litre flat-6 naturally aspirated engine producing 296 bhp (224 kW). The cars had the same front end as the Boxster and Carrera owners complained long and loud about the "lower priced car that looked just like theirs did", hence the headlight change for the Carrera in 2002. The design for these headlamps could be traced back to the Porsche Panamericana concept car.
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