The Porsche 996 is the company's internal name for the version of the Porsche 911 model manufactured and sold between 1998 and 2005. It has since been replaced by the Type 997. Both body styles were used in 2005, depending on model. At its debut, it featured the most significant changes to the Carrera model since its 1963 introduction.sport car information
Manufacturer Porsche
Also called : Porsche 911
Porsche Carrera
Production : 1997-2005
Assembly : Stuttgart, Germany
Predecessor : Porsche 993
Successor : Porsche 997
Body style : 2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Layout : Rear engine, rear wheel drive / all wheel drive
Engine 3.4 L H6
3.6 L H6
Transmission : 5-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Wheelbase : 92.6 in (2352 mm)
Length : 174.5 in (4432 mm)
4S & Turbo: 174.6 in (4435 mm)
Width : 1999-2001: 69.5 in (1765 mm)
2002-04: 69.7 in (1770 mm)
4S & Turbo: 72.0 in (1829 mm)
Height : 51.4 in (1306 mm)
4S & Turbo: 51.0 in (1295 mm)
40th Anniversary Coupe: 50.2 in (1275 mm)
GT2: 50.2 in (1275 mm)
Curb weight : 2920 lbs (1320 Kg)
