Porsche 911 996
Clash Of Six-Cylinder Titans: Porsche 911 GT1 Street Vs. Ferrari F80
The Porsche 911 GT1 comes from a different era before complex hybrid powertrains. Find out how it compares to Ferrari's latest, hybrid flagship, the F80
Porsche and Ferrari are some of the most renowned names when it comes to high-performance sports cars and supercars. Both companies have decades of experience and boast a proud heritage. The two carmakers are also very successful in motorsports and much of what they have learned on the track has nicely transitioned to their road-going sports cars. Ferrari and Porsche have very different approaches when it comes to making a high-performance car. The 911 is Porsche’s pride, despite there, occasionally, being more potent models. There is one particular 911, which is more comparable to what Ferrari is currently doing, more than any other – the GT1 (Strasßen) or Street version. While both are capable of incredible speed and pack six-cylinder engines, one thing that separates the Porsche 911 GT1 Street and Ferrari’s current flagship, the F80, is that they are 30 years apart in terms of innovation and progress in automotive engineering. This comparison shouldn’t make any sense, but here’s how a race-bred Porsche 911 GT1 measures up against the technologically advanced Ferrari F80 hybrid supercar.
Porsche Widowmaker: 7 Legendary Models That Can Be Lethal If You Are Not Careful
While all Porsche sports cars are fast, here's how these high-risk high-reward machines gained this infamous reputation
Porsche makes some of the best sports cars in the world. Over the years, the brand has given us some capable machines, many of which are also suitable for daily use on public roads. That said, throughout Porsche’s history, many models have required drivers to be at the top of their game. Getting even near the car’s full potential demands the absolute best of the driver. While you might be quick to think of the original Porsche 911 Turbo (930), it is by far, not the only Porsche sports car to ask a lot from its drivers. Below, I have listed Porsche models, some more known than others, which wouldn’t hesitate to hurt you if you are not awake behind the wheel. There are classic race cars, supercars, and a few 911s, some of which are more recent. Without further ado, here are the seven most dangerous Porsche models that can be labeled as Widowmakers.
Porsche 911 Launch Date: Every Generation By Month And Year
A comprehensive list of the release date of all eight Porsche 911 generations over the past 60 years
The Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic sports cars in the world. The first-ever Porsche 911 was launched in September 1963. It was originally known as the Porsche 901, but the name was changed to 911 after the French government objected to the use of the number "0". The 911 has undergone many changes over the years. In this article, we’ve listed out the launch month and year for every generation of the Porsche 911, including air-cooled and water-cooled models with .1 and .2 models.
Instantly Add Value To Your 996 Cabriolet With This Speedster Transformation
Where real Speedsters cost hundreds of thousands if not millions, this inexpensive solution can help you 996 Cab achieve that look at a fraction of the cost
The Speedster is one of the purest forms of the 911 and the nameplate actually dates back to the early ‘50s when Porsche sold the likes of the 550 and 356 Speedsters. While the Speedster body style is all about open-top motoring, it does have a few stand-out elements that set it apart from Cabriolets and Targa models. The Speedster is known for its stripped-down design and lightweight body, often featuring a smaller windshield, no rear seats, a distinctive double-hump on the rear deck lid, and a tonneau cover instead of a full roof.
Sacrilege Or Salvation: K-Swapping A 996/997 Porsche 911
Here's what you need to know, if you've made up your mind about dropping the flat-six in favor of Honda's highly tunable four-cylinder powerplant
Let’s face it, most Porsche people live in a world of meticulously maintained flat-sixes and the intoxicating symphony they unleash. But what if you crave a different kind of symphony? One with a high-strung, VTEC-fueled chorus? Well, I’m about to dive headfirst into a world that’ll make purists cringe: K-swapping a Porsche. Yes, you read that right. We’re talking about ripping out that iconic flat-six growl of a 996 or 997 and replacing it with the symphony of a Honda K-series engine. Blasphemy? Maybe. But hear me out, because this unorthodox setup can unleash huge gains.
Dreaming Up A Pre-Panamera Sport Turismo With The Least Loved 911
While this Porsche Wagon rendering is not doing the 996 any favors, we try to make a case for a sporty Porsche wagon in the early 2000s
We live in a world of A.I. and gone are the days where you need to be a design guru to come up with something truly unique. However, depending on the LLM (Large Language Model) and your ability to write the right prompts, you can come up with something either truly spectacular or absolutely bizarre and hilarious. I’ll admit that I haven’t been at the game long enough myself, but I’ve taken A.I. assistance to dream up everything from a compact all-electric 911 and it was just about acceptable at best. At the other end of the spectrum, you have folks who have gone about coming up with a GT3-inspired pram. More recently, I stumbled upon a Type-996 wagon that I found on Instagram, which I feel is not too bad. So let’s talk about it.
A Sign Of The Times: Is The Porsche 911 GT3 Market Poised To Dip?
Whether you're a prospective buyer or a current GT3 owner, this recent analysis reveals that it all comes down to the generation, with one of them being an outlier
Regardless of the generation, beyond the 911 Turbo models, the GT range is the next natural step. These track-bred cars have continued to evolve since the late 90s and early 2000s with the introduction of even more hard-core models with the likes of the GT3 RS and GT2. Given how most of these track-bred cars are limited-run models, they tend to command a premium over your average run-of-the-mill Carreras. I was curious to see how the GT3 market in particular has been faring over the past few years, given the wild ride we had with regard to pricing, through the pandemic, and here’s what I found.
Unlocking The Top Speed Of A 2001 Ruf RTurbo 550 On The German Autobahn
Find out how fast this tuned 20+ year old 996-based can go, when you show it a derestricted section of the famed German highway with no speed limits
AutoTopNL’s YouTube channel is known for high-speed P.O.V. driving videos and reviews of some of the fastest cars on the planet. Fortunately for them and their subscribers, channel founders Max and Martijn are based right on the border with Germany, the land of the Autobahn. Their most recent video features a 2001 RTurbo 550 by renowned German Tuner, Ruf Automobile. According to official figures, the 550 can hit a top speed of 218 MPH, which is not too shabby for a car that is 23 years old. Find out this fares when you show it a section of the infamous German autobahn.
Discount Dakar Dream: The Perilous Proposition Of A Budget Porsche 911 Safari Turbo
Tyler Hoovie takes the cut-price route to find out how much of an off-road 911 can you build for $40,000
Who needs a Porsche 911 Dakar when you can have the same amount of fun for a fraction of its eye-watering price? This is the question that Tyler Hoovie from Hoovie’s Garage YouTube channel set out to answer. While Safari 911s have been popular in the aftermarket for a while now (and cost a pretty penny), Porsche too caught up on the action with the 911 Dakar, a spectacular machine that was purpose-built to be taken off the beaten path. Unfortunately, it costs $225,000 before options and markup when new. They are also very rare since Porsche only made 2,500 examples.
This Porsche Is A Highly Underrated Forbidden Fruit That The U.S. Never Got. Here's Why
Often touted as one of the most analog 911's ever made, find out why this track focused Porsche never made it Stateside
We can all agree that the 996 was the most controversial Porsche 911 generation. Yet, the 996 ushered Porsche into the modern age by being the first water-cooled Porsche 911 and the first (and last) to do away with the iconic, round headlamps. Like all 911 generations, the Porsche 996 had its fair share of hardcore variants. The most track-focused, naturally-aspirated Porsche 996 was the 911 GT3 RS, which was as close to a racing car as it could be. Sadly, the 996 GT3 RS was never offered in the US, and there is a good reason why.
The $110 Hack That Finally Lets This $10,000 Porsche 911 Scream
Salvaged from Copart auctions, the transformation of Danny Z's cheap 996 continues with some nifty upgrades
Remember YouTuber Danny Z’s budget Porsche that we featured recently? Danny and his crew bought a beat-up 996 911 from Copart Auctions for $10,000. They completely transformed the looks of the stock car by throwing on a GT3 body kit. But the driving experience left something to be desired. It was time to make the car handle better, on a budget, of course. While this isn’t a full-blown tune to unlock more performance from the flat-6, the Copart Porsche did receive a few vital upgrades to improve its handling and more crucially, the way it sounds.
2002 Porsche 911 Carrera (996.2)
Porsche gave the 911 Carrera a crucial refresh for its 2002 model year, launching the 996.2 generation with a 3.6-liter engine, updated exterior styling derived from the Turbo, and infotainment upgrades. Yet, the ugly headlight design was carried over.
The 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe marked a significant refresh for the iconic sports car, ushering in the 996.2 generation. This update brought many changes, including a sleeker exterior design, an upgraded interior, and a new 3.6-liter flat-six engine replacing the previous 3.4-liter unit. As the entry-level model in the 911 lineup, the Carrera offered an irresistible blend of performance and everyday usability.
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (996)
While denounced for its controversial style, the 996 Turbo was way ahead in its time. A powerful Mezger twin-turbo flat-six, sharp handling, leather-trimmed interior, and contemporary infotainment made it alluring despite fusses.
The 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo from the 996 generation, first went on sale in the United States for the 2001 model year. Slotting between the Carrera 4S and hardcore GT2, the Turbo brought racetrack-ready performance to the street at a more palatable price point. One of the most important changes bought by the 996 Turbo was a new Mezger 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine tuned to make 415 horsepower. Such power was enough for a 0-60 mph time of four seconds and a top speed of 189 miles.