Why was the 996 killed?
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Originally posted by Beltfed
Minch, the current 911 is the 996......soon to be replaced by the 997.
Before the 996, was the 993.
Your photo is of a 996 Carrera Coupe with the old GT3 aero kit.
Minch, the current 911 is the 996......soon to be replaced by the 997.
Before the 996, was the 993.
Your photo is of a 996 Carrera Coupe with the old GT3 aero kit.
Oh, thanks, I was under the impression there were two different models of cars. Thank you Beltfed. I appreciate your kindness and integrity with your informative and helpful response.
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Ok. Like every other auto maker, porsche will redesign the 911 every once and awhile to keep it fresh.
The 996 is the first 911 to be watercooled. That's right. 911's before 1998 were aircooled (no stinking radiator, water pump or antifreeze needed).
Here's the break down:
63-68 911 - SWB (short wheel based)
69-73 911 - LWB (long wheel based)
74-77 911 - middle year pcars
78-83 911 - SC
84-89 911 - Carrera
Some consider the above to be the only "true" 911's. These cars had an internal factory designation of 911 (except for the very early ones which were know as 901's until a copyright fight w/ Peugot forced the change to 911). All of the cars below are know as 911's as far as marketing goes, but they are refered to by there internal designations also.
89-94 911 - 964 is the internal designation
95-98 911 - 993 - The last of the aircooled cars
1997-pressent - 996 - first "911" to be watercooled
If you scan thru the time line, you'll see that it's just time to retire the 996 and come out w/ a new 911 (which will be the 997 IIRC).
Just like Acura goes thu generations of the CL and TL (etc), Porsche does the same with their premier sports car.
For a more detailed explaination of the 911 thru out the last 40 years, go here:
http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/u...na/default.htm
hope this helps,
John
The 996 is the first 911 to be watercooled. That's right. 911's before 1998 were aircooled (no stinking radiator, water pump or antifreeze needed).
Here's the break down:
63-68 911 - SWB (short wheel based)
69-73 911 - LWB (long wheel based)
74-77 911 - middle year pcars
78-83 911 - SC
84-89 911 - Carrera
Some consider the above to be the only "true" 911's. These cars had an internal factory designation of 911 (except for the very early ones which were know as 901's until a copyright fight w/ Peugot forced the change to 911). All of the cars below are know as 911's as far as marketing goes, but they are refered to by there internal designations also.
89-94 911 - 964 is the internal designation
95-98 911 - 993 - The last of the aircooled cars
1997-pressent - 996 - first "911" to be watercooled
If you scan thru the time line, you'll see that it's just time to retire the 996 and come out w/ a new 911 (which will be the 997 IIRC).
Just like Acura goes thu generations of the CL and TL (etc), Porsche does the same with their premier sports car.
For a more detailed explaination of the 911 thru out the last 40 years, go here:
http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/u...na/default.htm
hope this helps,
John
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Originally posted by greenmonster
Ok. Like every other auto maker, porsche will redesign the 911 every once and awhile to keep it fresh.
The 996 is the first 911 to be watercooled. That's right. 911's before 1998 were aircooled (no stinking radiator, water pump or antifreeze needed).
Here's the break down:
63-68 911 - SWB (short wheel based)
69-73 911 - LWB (long wheel based)
74-77 911 - middle year pcars
78-83 911 - SC
84-89 911 - Carrera
Some consider the above to be the only "true" 911's. These cars had an internal factory designation of 911 (except for the very early ones which were know as 901's until a copyright fight w/ Peugot forced the change to 911). All of the cars below are know as 911's as far as marketing goes, but they are refered to by there internal designations also.
89-94 911 - 964 is the internal designation
95-98 911 - 993 - The last of the aircooled cars
1997-pressent - 996 - first "911" to be watercooled
If you scan thru the time line, you'll see that it's just time to retire the 996 and come out w/ a new 911 (which will be the 997 IIRC).
Just like Acura goes thu generations of the CL and TL (etc), Porsche does the same with their premier sports car.
For a more detailed explaination of the 911 thru out the last 40 years, go here:
http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/u...na/default.htm
hope this helps,
John
Ok. Like every other auto maker, porsche will redesign the 911 every once and awhile to keep it fresh.
The 996 is the first 911 to be watercooled. That's right. 911's before 1998 were aircooled (no stinking radiator, water pump or antifreeze needed).
Here's the break down:
63-68 911 - SWB (short wheel based)
69-73 911 - LWB (long wheel based)
74-77 911 - middle year pcars
78-83 911 - SC
84-89 911 - Carrera
Some consider the above to be the only "true" 911's. These cars had an internal factory designation of 911 (except for the very early ones which were know as 901's until a copyright fight w/ Peugot forced the change to 911). All of the cars below are know as 911's as far as marketing goes, but they are refered to by there internal designations also.
89-94 911 - 964 is the internal designation
95-98 911 - 993 - The last of the aircooled cars
1997-pressent - 996 - first "911" to be watercooled
If you scan thru the time line, you'll see that it's just time to retire the 996 and come out w/ a new 911 (which will be the 997 IIRC).
Just like Acura goes thu generations of the CL and TL (etc), Porsche does the same with their premier sports car.
For a more detailed explaination of the 911 thru out the last 40 years, go here:
http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/u...na/default.htm
hope this helps,
John
Thank you.
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