Written byChris Tonn. The perceived negatives of water-cooling and chassis styling (which well get into later), combined with some mechanical maladies that can be quite costly if not corrected, have worked to keep values of the 996 somewhat low, particularly for the 996 Carrera and 996 Carrera 4 variants. Sold between2010 and 2011 2,256 were built. The top seller was the base coupe 944 with 113,070 units sold. California PrivacyAccessibility Statement. Edited by deangary on Thursday 15th February 12:38, Edited by deangary on Thursday 15th February 12:42, Edited by IceBoy on Thursday 15th February 10:53, I know this is a first post but we are an independent Porsche Specialists too, Edited by deangary on Thursday 15th February 12:13, Edited by deangary on Thursday 15th February 12:25. All previous 911 models relied upon the exhaust heat to heat the cabin, while air conditioning was generally not up to the task of cooling a sweaty driver. Market insights and opinions by CLASSIC.COM. Mechanically, the standard X51 Powerkit pushed horsepower to 341, while a sport suspension and limited-slip differential put that power down a bit more effectively than the standard car. Your password has been changed successfully. Postponed maintenance can be pretty expensive on the long-run, making the cheaper car the more expensive in almost any case, as these can add up to five figure sums pretty quickly. 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 . Both of these engines are susceptible to failure of the intermediate shaft bearing (IMS bearing, for short) though Porsche had worked to improve the oiling of the bearing over the years. The 997.1 began with model year 2005 with the introduction of the Carrera and Carrera S, followed by the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S models. The 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 uses the largest engine ever in a street 911 at four liters producing 493 horsepower. Vesuvio is one of those colors thats hard to nail down. For 1998 and 1999, only standard, naturally aspirated Carrera and Carrera 4 models were offered, while the 996 Turbo was introduced for the 2001 model year. Image: 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 6-Speed (Bring a Trailer). As of this writing, the CLASSIC.COM Market Value (CMV) for the Turbo S is $81,914 compared to $88,860 for the 997.2 Turbo. Painted only in a GT Silver Metallic finish, the 40th Anniversary (or 40 Jahre in German) took a standard 996.2 Carrera and added the front fascia of the 996 Turbo, side skirts and luxury features for the cabin including a luggage set that matched the special grey leather interior. Remember this includes all cars throughout the world, in all markets. Overall, the 996 corrects many of the quirks of the earlier 911 cars while not (usually) being as bad as the few internet horror stories tend to embellish. Approximately 1558 Turbo S models (split between coupe and cabrio) were sold in 2005. And it was good at both. The IMS bearing, as it is widely known, tends to be a problem with the M96 engine. From the rear, the easiest way to distinguish a 997 from a 996 at least on more basic cars not wearing a wing is the louvered panel over the engine, which has a distinctly old-school vibe that plays beautifully with the 997s styling. Mechanically similar to the 997 Carrera GTS, the car was only offered as a cabriolet with a shorter windscreen much as the original Speedster of the 50s. Some parts were interchangeable between the two models, which helped improve profitability across the board by spreading development costs across more cars, but seemingly diluted the desirability of the new 996 among 911 aficionados. In case you need to replace them, you should invest in new dampers as well. The 997.2 GT3 RS, with its 3.8-liter engine, bumped power to 444 horsepower over the 3.6-liter model and took all of the various 997.2 styling changes over the 997.1. Image: 2004 Porsche 996 GT3 (Gooding and Company). Fundamentally, the 993 GT2 set the standard for the rest of the GT2 lineage going forward. Porsche hired consultants from Toyota to help revamp the Zuffenhausen factory into a modern, mass-production facility. Presented in 1999 and produced from 2000, the Porsche 996 Turbo got new headlights, which the Carrera only got after the 2002 facelift. The 997 Targa is fitted with a panoramic, retractable glass roof to give both more sunlight when closed and more fresh air when open than a traditional sunroof. According to Porsche, a perfect lap of the Nrburgring behind the wheel of a 996.1 GT2 would take just 7 minutes, 47 secondsnot even close to the top-tier sports cars of today, but quick enough in that era to dispatch supercars along the caliber of the Ferrari F430. From the outside, the flared fenders, wider than the regular Carrera, and the whale-tail in the back, were no subtle at all. Learn more in our 997 Market Guide. It was one of the most successful sports car in Porsche's history. The earliest 997 models used the M96 engine, or a development of the M96 known as the M97. Porsche 911 996 Production Numbers by Year and Version The Porsche 996 Series of the 911 started production in 1997 until 2005. Approximately 36,700 coupes and 21,800 cabriolets were produced, split broadly 70% to 30% between the 997.1 and 997.2 generations. Shown: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (Mecum). Porsche offered the Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) as an option for the 996 Turbo. Hopefully, the next Porsche 911 GT2 will get a crack at the crown a few more times in the next 25 years. The 2020 911 Turbo was no exception, and it remained a great balance between high-performance and luxury items. The Turbo was a close second with just over 25,000 units produced. The Boxster had proven to be a hit, injecting the company with much needed cash. The 997 Carrera is the base rear-wheel drive 911. The 996 generation of the Porsche 911, introduced for the 1999 model year, was the most radical change for Germany's sports car since the model's debut in 1963, mostly for one simple reason. Top speed also exceeds 204 mph, all thanks to a 6-psi increase in boost versus the standard 997 Turbo. The 1975 model was considered too brutal and hard to handle, so the 1977 version came to fix most of those problems. At the end of the 996, Porsche introduced the 997 generation for model year 2005. The 6-speed manual on the other hand, offers more thrills but can suffer from worn out syncro-mesh. Another problem of the car, nicknamed Widowmaker, was that if the driver kept the gas pedal down on a corner and the turbocharger kicked in righ 2008-2023 SoftNews Net SRL great and very useful information, Thank You. The engine is the 407 horsepower unit from the 997 GTS, and the car is only available with a six-speed manual transmission. Is it worth the extra money comparing to the turboS? Once again like the 996, the 997 was built in two generations referred to as Mark One or Mark Two, or occasionally 997.1 and 997.2. The air-intakes on the rear fenders told the world that the 911 was back and promised to offer exhilarating performance on the street and to be a fierce competitor on a track for a weekend race. The 991 version of the Porsche 911 Turbo was introduced in 2013 and marked the 40th anniversary of the German brand. To commemorate the 40th year of 911 production, Porsche built 1963 of the Porsche 911 40th Anniversary for model year 2004. Classicmaster&Chequered Flag International. You can now quickly and easily find selected genuine parts for your classic car using the Porsche Classic Parts Explorer. Heres what you need to know about the history of the 996, and the market value of the various sub-markets. There are a number of factors that cause this bore scoring, and a number of symptoms. 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. Porsche 911 (G-Body) Sales & Production Numbers (1974 - 1989) Model Year: Model: Body: Variant: Model Year . Of course, when it comes to knowing what you should pay for your 996, we highly recommend checking out the Porsche 996 sales comps on CLASSIC.COM you can explore past auction sales, and Follow the market to get alerts when we detect new listings of your favorite model. After all, our product range is always expanding. Awesome Discounts on Products, Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Join The World's Fastest Growing Porsche Community >>, Porsche Of The Day: 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo, FOR SALE: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe 3.2L In RSR Style, FOR SALE: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Slantnose Cabriolet. OK, this one may not be a 996/Boxster exclusive color, but it actually has kind of a strange history of appearing and disappearing it was available on the 964 and the 968, it went away for a while, and then reappeared for the first year of the 996 run. Full Access to Featured Content. Porsche 911 996 Colors (All Years) This is the most important document for 996 generation 911 owners because it shows you all the colors for all the model years in one large table. Not just for safety reasons, but for protecting your bank account as well, the most important criteria when looking for a Porsche 996 Turbo should be the service history. After all, you appreciate the 996 exactly as it is: authentic. They are not all that durable and extremely expensive to replace. No surprises here. 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera 6-Speed (Bring a Trailer), 2009 Porsche 997.2 Carrera S 6-Speed (PCARMarket), 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Club Coupe (RM Sothebys), 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe (Bring a Trailer), 2007 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe (Cars & Bids), 2012 Porsche 911 Targa 4S (Bring a Trailer), 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic (RM Sothebys), 2011 Porsche 997 Speedster (Gooding and Company), 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (Barrett-Jackson), 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S (Bring a Trailer), 2008 Porsche 997 GT2 (Gooding and Company), 2010 Porsche 911 Type 997 GT2 RS Coupe (Bonhams), 2012 Porsche 997 Turbo S 918 Spyder (PCARMarket), The State of the Porsche Market, Mid-year 2022, Monterey Car Week 2022 Preview & Event Calendar. We suggest going for a manual transmission as there are fewer than those equipped with PDK. For collectibility, we would keep an eye on the Sport Classic. You can now log in using the new password. 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 But the sum of its characteristics makes the Porsche 996 Turbo as versatile as no other sports car of the early 2000 era. Minor styling differences were found on the bumper covers front and rear. In total, roughly 20,500 Porsche 996 Turbos were built (not counting the Turbo S models here). Don't tell collectors, but this is also the generation of GT2 that time (and the market) forgot. Vehicles with anywhere between 30,00 to 60,000 miles seem to trade between $20,000 to $30,000 giving you a ton of mileage runway for enjoyment (a concept we call mileage inelastic). With the arrival of the 997-generation 911 eventually came a new GT2. Aside from the original 993 GT2, the 997 GT2 RS is the rarest of the family, as Porsche only built 500 of these cars before production ended. This is also the first generation to offer a full suite of active driving systems, including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), stability control, and traction control. They are likely to hold their value better due to cheaper long term maintenance costs and their simplicity will appeal to many enthusiasts. Notably, the 997.2 ditched the Tiptronic automatic transmission for a sportier dual-clutch automatic known as PDK. Those figures make this the most powerful 911, evera title it will likely keep until the 992-generation GT2 (or GT2 RS) makes its debut. Shown: 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic (RM Sothebys). There are various threads on 911UK and Rennlist that offer more data, but not a complete breakdown. The new platform had a complete break with 911 tradition on the dashboard no longer did a long array of round dials spread across the dashboard, spilling in front of the passenger. The PPI can tell you about any expenditures that are likely to come your way after driving for a while. Well, now that there's 691 hp and 553 lb-ft to play with, we're not complaining. This time, however, Porsche added a fair bit of their beloved DNA back into the styling of the car where the 996 had been somewhat generic and bland in some eyes, enthusiasts could see their beloved 911 form lurking within the 997. Stuttcars.com 2021. The 911 Turbo was already a legendary model and it was a car that set the standards for supercars all-over the world. Do you also have the breakout of the numbers on the cars by color?Thanks,Steve. For those with healthy connections to Stuttgart and a brimming bank account, Porsche surreptitiously released a series of hopped-up Turbos during the 964-generation 911's run. Insert. Anyone on the Internet can find and access. The 997.2 Turbo was introduced for the 2010 model year and received a new 3.8 litre boxer engine capable of 493 horsepower. Emergency Responder Guides. The so-called Turbo S LM-GT for the 1993 race season made its debut at the 1993 12 Hours of Sebring, packing a 475-hp 3.2-liter twin-turbo flat-six. Introduced in 2007, the 997.1 Turbo used a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter engine producing 473 horsepower at least. The 996 Targa is the rarest bodystyle in the series only 5,152 were produced (all Mk.2 generation) between 2002 and 2004. GT3 production numbers. The GT2 nameplate skipped over the 991.1-generation 911, instead landing like a cannonball on the supercar landscape for the 991.2. The porsche 996 is the internal designation for the 911 model manufactured from 1997 until 2006. All this is to say get a PPI! It was upon this much different backdrop the follow-up to the 996 was to be developed. It was 44 pounds lighter than the standard GT3 due to lighter weight body panels and a carbon-fiber rear wing. A variety of models followed, with convertible, targa, and turbocharged varieties. Contributions by Alejandro Trujillo, the 997 Wizard. Ive never found a definitive answer. Larger brakes, a lowered, re-tuned suspension, and lightweight wheels gave the car better handling performance to match the power. To continue with the payment of your Elferspot advertising package, please log in with your car dealer credentials. Interesting to know you have a 997tt. 1977 930. Its also the last 911 with the famous Mezger engine. Image: 2004 Porsche 911 40th Anniversary 6-Speed (Bring a Trailer). The facelifted version of the 991 was named 991.2. On the front, a new bumper with LEDs incorporated into the outer air in PORSCHE 911 Turbo (997) 3.6L 5AT (480 HP), PORSCHE 911 Turbo (997) 3.6L 6MT (480 HP). Yes, Porsche's most hardcore, focused, hair-ripping, face-melting, wallet-busting 911 is a quarter-of-a-century old this year, and seeing as Porsche fastidiously maintains its classic archive, this is as good of an excuse as any to pore over images and details associated with the rarest of the production "GT" badgesGT1 notwithstanding. German Auto, Motor und Sport measured 19.2 seconds from a standstill to 200 km/h and back to a standstill again. With wings and spoilers, the 997.1 GT3 looked ready to hit the track. In a concession to the light weight needed for racing, the GT2 did not have a rear seat or air conditioning. Prior to the 993-generation Porsche 911 GT2's debut in 1995, the 911 Turboas the name implieswas the only way to step into a turbocharged 911. This includes Targas and Cabs from '87-'89. The car is nearly seven inches longer and one inch wider than the previous 993. Never sold officially in the US or Canada, the 400 horsepower Mezger was controlled by an adjustable suspension and a special high-downforce rear wing. Unlike the Carrera RS, which was a stripped-down Carrera 2 with few more ponies from the flat-six engine, the Turbo showed its muscles and it had the power to talk the walk. The Carrera S was the first step up in performance over the base Carrera. Let's start from the top. The 996 Turbo only offered 560 Nm between 2,700 and 4,600 rpm. From 2009 onwards, the 997.2 Carrera 4S offered 380hp from 3.8 liters. Styling changes included bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, and a revised front and rear bumper. Two years later, the Porsche 911 GT2 was updated with bigger turbochargers for a total output of 444 hp and 431 lb-ft, bumping the top speed to 186 mph. oil pumps resulted in brilliant performance: 420 hp at 6,000 rpm, 560 Nm of torque from 2,700 to 4,600 rpm, 4.2 seconds from 0-62 mph, 190 mph top speed despite the car weighing 1,540 kilograms. Its 3.6-liter twin-turbo engine delivered 420 horsepower. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Here are some of our favorite oddball 996/Boxster colors in no particular order. Data. For a driver quality vehicle, we think the 997 Carrera S represents the best value opportunity in the 997 market today. Its a really attractive color, most commonly seen with a black or gray interior. Much like on the 996 generation, the 997 GT3 is the ultimate incarnation of the naturally-aspirated 911. Its all-wheel-drive system and the mix of performance and comfort it added, made it one of the best choices on the market, and new buyers didn't care too much about the fact that it didn't feature an air-cooled engine. Even though by 2020s standards don't look scary, in 1974 it was a lot, especially on an 1195 kg (2635 lbs) car with no power steering, no ABS, and no traction control. 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. Not all of the engine reliability issues of the naturally aspirated 996 engines had been worked out as Porsche transitioned to the 997 chassis. Its a bright, silvery turquoise or Teal Green that was only around for the first two 996 model years. The 996 GT3 is more of a track-focused sportscar, using the naturally-aspirated Mezger engine as mentioned above. With a production count of 256, that is an incredibly rare car. Click on the link to download the pdf. It can make the difference between the hero and zero. Share "Porsche 996 Turbo Buyers guide" with your friends! On an .1, the lamps have an abstract teardrop design that some refer to as a fried-egg due to the yellow indicator at the bottom resembling a yolk on a sunny side up egg. Youll note that the 997 sold in seriously big numbers, no matter the generation. 3,329 were built. 997.1tt is about the price of a 997.2tt because the .2tt drops the better mezger engine. Be judgmental of the seller with a car like a Porsche, youre not just buying the car, youre buying all of the people whove owned it before because the way they maintain their car can have an effect on your future with that car. All of that performance was delivered with an incredible composure. 1,909 were built for model years 2006-2008. The 911 Turbo Coupe was introduced.. Its 3.6-liter twin-turbo engine delivered 420 horsepower. This website uses cookies.