1997-2005
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The first water-cooled 911. The 996 was the most controversial Porsche ever made, but it saved the company from bankruptcy and outsold every previous 911.
History
The 996 abandoned air cooling and the round headlights that had defined the 911 since 1963. Enthusiasts were furious. But the 996 was faster, more refined, and dramatically cheaper to build. The GT3 and GT2 variants silenced critics with raw racing performance.
Timeline
1997Production begins
2005Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total175,262
DesignerPinky Lai
Production Period1997-2005
Estimated Value$30K-$80K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine3.4L Flat-6
Power300 hp
Transmission6-speed manual
DrivetrainRWD
Weight1,320 kg
Engine Details
Displacement3.4L (3,387 cc)
Performance
Weight-to-Power4.4 kg/hp
Tags
Designed by Pinky Lai
From the 1990s
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