An absolutely pristine 996 Turbo with a 6-Speed Manual transmission
and just over 6,900 Miles traveled since new. 996 Variants are
starting to appreciate and low mile examples are increasingly rare.
Finished in Classic Arctic Silver over Supple Black Interior this
996 is nicely equipped with the following factory options:
- Heated Front Seats - $410
- Wheel Caps with Colored Crest - $175
- Lumbar Support, Both Seats - $770
- Remote CD Changer - $715
- Supple Leather Front and Back - $395
- Black Leather
Total MSRP $118,780
With a clean Carfax history showing 11 service records, fresh
service performed and a set of new tires, this Turbo is ready to
please its next owner.
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inventory!
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About the 996:
The Porsche 996 is the internal designation for the 911 model
manufactured from 1997 to 2006. It was replaced by the 997 in 2004
but the high performance Turbo S, GT2 and GT3 variants remained in
production until 2006. The 996 had little in common with its
predecessor, with the first all new chassis platform since the
original 911 and a new water-cooled engine. Technically, it was a
major change, a complete breakthrough from the original car other
than the overall layout.
Development was shared with its entry-level sibling, the
roadster-only Boxster which was introduced around the same time,
including the front suspension, various interior components, and
the engine, all of which were enlarged for the 996. However, the
multi-link rear suspension was derived from the preceding 993. This
was done mainly to save development costs as Porsche was facing
financial troubles at that time. This move resulted in cost savings
of approximately 30% in the development of the car.
At its debut, the 996 featured the most significant change from the
classic 911 series: a water-cooled engine replacing the previously
air-cooled engine. Progressively stringent emissions and noise
regulations, environmental concerns, a higher expectation for
refinement and the need for a high-performance 4 valve per cylinder
engine made the switch necessary. Other major changes include a
completely new platform having a sleeker body with a more raked
windshield, and a re-designed interior along with new "fried egg"
shaped headlamps (so called due to the amber colored turn signals)
instead of previous "bug eye" headlamps.
During the 1990s, Porsche was facing financial troubles and rumors
of a proposed takeover were being spread. The signature air-cooled
flat-6 of the 911 was reaching the limits of its potential as made
evident by the 993. Stricter emissions regulations worldwide
further forced Porsche to think of a replacement of the air-cooled
unit.
In order to improve manufacturing processes, Porsche took the aid
of leading Japanese car manufacturer Toyota whose consultants would
assist in the overhaul of the Zuffenhausen manufacturing facility
introducing mass production techniques which would allow Porsche to
carry out production processes more efficiently. Porsche had
realized that in order to keep the 911 in production, it would need
radical changes. This led to the development of the 996. The
sharing of development between the new 911 and the entry level
Boxster model allowed Porsche to save development costs. This move
also resulted in interchangeable parts between the two models
bringing down maintenance costs.
The Porsche 996 was a new design developed by Pinky Lai under
Porsche design chief Harm Lagaay from 1992 to 1994 it was the first
911 that was completely redesigned, and carried over little from
its predecessor as Porsche wanted the design team to design a 911
for the next millennium. Featuring an all new body, interior, and
the first water-cooled engine, the 996 replaced the 993 from which
only the front suspension, rear multi-link suspension, and a
6-speed manual transmission were retained in revised form. The 996
had a drag coefficient of Cd=0.30 resulting from hours spent in the
wind tunnel. The 996 is 7" longer and 2" wider than its
predecessor. It is also 45% stiffer courtesy of a chassis formed
from high-strength steel. Additionally, it is 110lbs lighter
despite having additional radiators and coolant.
The 996 Turbo debuted at the Frankfurt Auto show in September 1999
and went on sale in the US in summer of 2000 as a 2001 model. The
Turbo is powered by a water-cooled twin-turbocharged and
intercooled 3.6-litre flat-6 engine derived from the 1998 Le Mans
winning 911 GT1 race car. The engine is rated at 414HP at 6,000 rpm
and 415 lb�ft of torque.
It features an all-wheel drive system and was available with either
a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed Tiptronic transmission. It has
revised styling and a wider stance than the naturally aspirated 996
Carrera models, along with new bi-xenon headlamps and a fixed rear
wing. The Turbo also came with VarioCam Plus and stability
management, and on the US models, an electronically adjustable rear
spoiler was included which would rise at a speed of 76 mph and
lower at 36 mph. The bodywork was also revised to allow airflow to
3 radiators up front and to accommodate 18-inch wheels and
tires.
Whilst Fusion Motor Company make a sincere effort to supply
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and omissions may occur. Therefore, we are not able to guarantee
the accuracy of the information and we cannot accept liability for
loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any
reliance on which you may place on the information contained on
this website or our advertisements. We highly recommend that you
examine the vehicle to check the accuracy of the information
supplied. If you have any questions, please contact us at
[email protected] or by calling 818-773-8181
Whilst Fusion Motor Company make a sincere effort to supply
information that is accurate and complete, we are aware that errors
and omissions may occur. Therefore, we are not able to guarantee
the accuracy of the information and we cannot accept liability for
loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any
reliance on which you may place on the information contained on
this website or our advertisements. We highly recommend that you
examine the vehicle to check the accuracy of the information
supplied. If you have any questions, please contact us at
[email protected] or by calling 818-773-8181
