996 (1998-2005)
Technical data
The Porsche 996 stands as the fifth generation of the 911 model sports car produced by Porsche, from 1997 to 2006. Upon its debut, the 996 marked the most notable departure from the classic 911 series: the adoption of a water-cooled engine to replace the previously air-cooled powerplant. This shift was necessitated by increasingly stringent emissions and noise regulations, environmental concerns, and the demand for a high-performance engine. The new water-cooled engine, with four valves per cylinder, changed the Porsche's characteristic exhaust sound. By modifying the exhausts, engineers still managed to produce a sound similar to that of an air-cooled engine. Noteworthy changes also included a wholly redesigned platform characterized by a sleeker body silhouette with a more inclined windshield, alongside a revamped interior and distinctive "fried egg" shaped headlamps, nicknamed for their amber-colored turn signals, replacing the previous "bug eye" design. Initially offered in coupé or cabriolet (convertible) configurations with rear-wheel drive, the 996 later expanded to include four-wheel drive variants, featuring a 3.4-liter flat-6 engine producing a maximum power output of 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp). In 2000, Porsche unveiled the 996 Turbo, equipped with a four-wheel-drive system and a 3.6-liter, twin-turbocharged and intercooled flat-six engine generating a maximum power output of 309 kW (420 PS; 414 hp), enabling the car to accelerate from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 4.2 seconds. In the same year, the power output of the base Carrera model was increased to 224 kW (305 PS; 300 hp). Additionally, 2001 marked the final year of production for the base Carrera 4 Coupé in narrow body format. The 996 Carrera shared the same front end as the entry-level Boxster. Responding to requests from Carrera owners who expressed concerns about their premium vehicles resembling the lower-priced Boxster, Porsche revamped the Carrera's headlamp design in 2002, resembling the high-performance Turbo model. Additionally, the engine capacity of the M96 engine was increased to 3.6 liters across the range, resulting in power gains of 11 kW (15 PS; 15 hp) for the naturally aspirated models. 2002 saw the introduction of the 996-based Targa model, featuring a sliding glass "greenhouse" roof system akin to its predecessor, along with a rear glass hatch providing access to the storage compartment. The same year, the Carrera 4S model debuted, affectionately known among enthusiasts for its wide-body aesthetics reminiscent of the Turbo, as well as shared brakes and suspension components.
Porsche 996 spare parts
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Bilstein
€3,098.41 €2,560.67 -
Hamburg-Technic
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OEquality
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OEquality
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OEquality
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OEquality
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Magneti Marelli
€1,110.78 €918.00
