Porsche 911 996 - Storyboards

In this head-2-head of old-school modern, find out how the analog 911 GT1, compares to the latest hybridized supercar from Ferrari, the F80

A homologation special for FIA GT1 racing, the GT1 is like no other 911

The GT1 is motivated by a Mezger engine - the M96/80, propelling it to over 190 mph, with some claiming more

The only mid-engine 911 features a steel tubular frame with mostly carbon-fiber body

The Porsche 911 GT1 Street packs 544 horsepower and 443 pound-feet, along with a 6-speed manual

The Ferrari F80 is a tech fest on wheels that sparked a lot of controversy

The Ferrari F80 features 2 electric motors, each powering the front wheels

The Ferrari F80 packs a combined power output of 1,184 horsepower

The F80 features an F1-inspired interior and a driver seat in a different color

Production of the Ferrari F80 is 799 examples, each costing $4.0 million

But the Porsche 911 GT1 Street is even rarer - just 25 road-going examples. The last time a GT1 went on sale, it was for $7.045 million

Most examples of the GT1 Street were finished in Arctic Gray and featured the 996 headlights

Swipe up to learn more about these supercars and how they compare

The 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo is the original Widowmaker

The 930's turbocharged flat-six developed up to 326 hp and 317 lb-ft, but it suffered from turbo lag

The turbo-engine overpowered the chassis, surprising many uninitiated drivers

But beyond the 930 Turbo, here's why the following 6 Porsche models can also be labeled as widowmakers

1. In 1965, Porsche entered the 904/8 Bergspyder in Targa Florio and secured second place

However, the ultra-light, flat-eight race car featured a very firm suspension, making it jump. They called it the Kangaroo

2. Early 911s were considered balanced cars, but they still had a dark side

Lack of chassis rigidity on the road cars and a rear-mounted engine was a recipe for the so-called pendulum effect

3. The 993 GT2 is the first and only air-cooled 911 GT2

Like all future models, the 993 GT2 was based on the Turbo, but was far less cooperative to the driver

4. The 996 GT2 was a homologation special like its predecessor

The first water-cooled 911 GT2 produced up to 483 hp and featured no traction control

5. The Porsche 997.2 GT2 RS is a modern-day widowmaker

The Turbo-based 997 GT2 RS features 612 hp, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual

6. The Porsche Carrera GT is considered one of the very last analog supercars

Its motorsport-derived V-10 produced 603 hp and boasts one of the greatest engine notes

It features a six-speed manual with an intricate clutch system that was sensitive to bad drivers

Tire technology at the time couldn't keep up with the Porsche Carrera GT performance

To make matters more interesting, the Carrera GT featured not traction control system

20 years later, Porsche worked with Michelin to create new tires for the Carrera GT

The new rubber made the Carrera GT 16 seconds quicker around the Nurburgring

Swipe up to learn more about why these Porsche sports cars are dangerous and earned the reputation for being widowmakers.

Porsche 911

Porsche 911 (G-Series)

Porsche 911 (Type-964)

Porsche 911 (Type-993)

Porsche 911 (Type-996)

Porsche 911 (Type-997)

Porsche 911 (Type-991)

Porsche 911 (Type-992)

It features a stripped-down design, a lightweight body, and a double-hump rear decklid.

The Speedster traces its history dating back to the 1950s

Not all 911 generations offered the Speedster, and they were limited production

The 993 Speedster is particularly sought-after for conversions

An aftermarket kit is available for 996 Cabriolet model, that adds Speedster humps

The kit comes in composite or carbon fiber and requires painting to match the car

Installation of the kit is relatively straightforward, but requires some preparation and painting

Don't expect it to increase value significantly, as real Speedsters cost much more. Swipe up to find out how much the kit costs.

The stock Porsche M96 engine in the 996/997 is not the best when it comes to reliability

Rebuilding or replacing the M96 engine can be very expensive (up to $18k) and a Honda K-series engine serves as an affordable, and reliable alternative

Benjamin Sipson from Bayside Fabrication has created a K-swap kit for Porsche 996/997 models

The K-swap kit includes engine and transmission mounts, a crossmember, spacers, and fasteners

The K-series engine itself is relatively affordable, with prices starting around $900

But you may also need to factor in costs for the turbo kit, clutch, fuel system, and potential transmission upgrade

Also, if you're looking for more power over what the stock mill offers, K-Swap specialist and tuner Nick, offers hardware that can help you accomplish that

Reliable, powerful, and readily available, K-Series engines are highly tunable and some folks have managed to crank out 1,000 horsepower

You can select from Stage 1 (budget-friendly), Stage 2 (more power), or Stage 3 (extreme power)

Expect to spend between $15,000 and $30,000 or more, including parts and labor.

Porsche first explored the concept of a wagon with the 928-4 concept car

I stumbled upon a 996-inspired wagon made with A.I. The wagon's design is impressive, with a unique glasshouse and wide rear end

The cargo space on the render though, appears to be similar to an Impreza Wagon. compared to boxier options like a Volvo V70R from that time

In the early 2000s, a sporty wagon would have been a desirable option for a middle-aged dad with a lead foot

Performance SUVs weren't around as the Cayenne was yet to make its debut, and choices for practical performance wagons were limited.

While Japanese automakers dominated the practical performance wagon market you had a few sporty options from European automakers

BMW E39 (540i), Audi (C5 RS6), and Volvo also offered sporty wagon options

Creating a Porsche wagon would involve significant engineering challenges, as seen with the Panamera. The engine placement in a sedan or wagon differs from a 911

Porsche has embraced the wagon format with both the Taycan and Panamera Sport Turismo models

While some dislike the 996's fried-egg headlights, there are affordable fixes available

While the 996's cabin was low-rent, a combination of performance and practicality would have made it a compelling choice.

A 996-inspired wagon would have been a desirable option in the 2000s. Swipe up to read more.

Harald de Brujin, a.k.a. FourWheel Trader On YouTube Has Come Out With An Analysis Of The GT3 Market

After A Drastic Fall, Prices Have Now Stabilized

He Also Compares The Drop-In Price Between The 992 Touring And Non-Touring Versions

We See A Similar Leveling Of Prices In The Both The Generations Of The 991

991.1 Prices Range In Between $140 - $145 k, And 991.2 In Between $191 - 198 K

The Smaller 997 Market Saw An Incremental Increase, But It Is Unconfirmed.

996 Generation Cars Are Seeing A Decline After Stabilization

He Compares The Drop-In Value To Cars Like The Ferrari F430 And 360

The Complete Overview Of The Market Shows That The GT3 Market Is Quite Stable

A Look At Carried Over Inventory Shows The 996 Takes Longer To Sell, With Over 50% Of Cars Not Selling In The First 3 Months

He Also Analyzes The Discounts Applied On Carried Over Inventory

For The First Time, He Compares The German Market To The U.S

Swipe Up To Watch His In-Depth Video Analysis For A More Detailed Breakdown On The GT3 Market.

The RUF RTurbo 550 Is A Special Build From German Tuner Ruf Automobile Based On The 996 Gen Porsche 911

It Was A Limited-Run Model In Production From 2001 - 2005

It Came With A Choice Of 3 Engines With Distinct Power Figures - 520, 550, And 590 HP

The RTurbo 550 Featured A 3.6-Liter Flat-Six Engine Which Produced 550 HP And 575 Lb-Ft Of Torque

German YouTuber AutoTopNL Recently Unleashed A RTurbo 550 On The Autobahn

The Channel Is Famed For It's POV Driving Videos Of Some Of The Fastest Cars Available Today

This Particular RUF RTurbo Came With 5-Speed Triptronic Auto Transmission Which Drives Power To All 4 Wheels

The Ruf 550 Run Is Done On A Stretch Of Autobahn With No Speed Limit

The POV IncludesThe Speedometer, GPS-Based Speedo, And RPM

Despite Being A 20+ Year Old Car, The RTurbo Effortlessly Reaches Blistering Speeds, Reaching 121 MPH

At 124 MPH (200KM/H) The Other Cars On The Road Appear To Be Standing Still

The RUF 550 Maintains Its Impressive Accelaration Breezing Past The 170 MPH Mark

The Speed Keeps Climbing Crossing 198 MPH. Officially According To RUF, The 550 Can Reach A Top Speed Of 218 MPH,

The Top Speed We Get To See On The Video Is Close To (337 km/h) 210 MPH. However, It Never Stops Accelarates, Only Slows Down Because The Driver Eases Off

YouTuber Tyler Hoovie Of Hoovie's Garage, Bought This 2001 911 Turbo For A Low Price Of $24,000

The '01 Turbo Packs A 3.6 L Flat-Six With 415 HP And 413 Lb-Ft With AWD. This One Has The Infamous 5-Speed Tiptronic Box

As A Former Vegas Rental, This 996-gen, 911 Had Clocked 1,46,000 Miles With Some Minor Leaks And Niggles

Tyler Bought The Car With Plans For An Off Road Conversion, Before He Gets It Inspected By The Car Wizard

Next, He Bought $17,000 Worth Of Parts From Elephant Racing

It Got Long travel Coil Overs, Subframe Spacers, Off-road tires, A bull bar, Auxiliary Lights, And A Roof Basket

This 23 Year Old Porsche 996 Turbo Got Second Lease On Life

The 911 Works Just As Well As Tyler Predicted

We Get Some Spectacular Footage Of The Highriding 911 Ripping It Up Off Road

He Even Hit Some Mud And Slush Tracks, Which Promptly Got Him Stuck

Tyler Has The Time Of His Life Pushing His Bargain 911 Safari To It's Limit

Hoovie Has Since Tried To Sell The 911 To One Of His Friends To Fund His Home Renovation And New Garage

Unfortunately It Was Returned To Him Citing Some Issues With It, Which Made Him Believe Something Went Wrong When Off-Roading

Luckily It Was A Minor Issue Which Was Rectified. Not Bad For A Build Which Cost $41,000

Because of Federal U.S. mandates, the most hardcore, naturally aspirated 996 wasn't available to American 911 enthusiasts

The 996 GT3 RS went on an extensive diet to save weight, but a lot more was changed from the regular 996 GT3

The GT3 RS features more downforce, less weight, and completely different suspension, compared to the regular 911 GT3

The 996 generation is the last 911 GT3 RS to weigh under 3,000 pounds

With a 0 to 60 mph time of around 4.0 seconds, the 996 GT3 RS puts even modern performance cars to shame

The last analog 911 GT3 RS. No ABS, no ESC, no traction control

All Porsche 996 GT3 RS models feature unique red or blue graphics, inspired by classic 911 models like the Carrera 2.7 RS

The 3.6-liter M96 engine in the GT3 RS was, reportedly underrated at 376 hp at 7,400 RPM

Some say the Porsche 996 GT3 RS' M96.79 flat-6 engine makes closer to 400 horsepower

Even with the aggressive aero, the Porsche 996 GT3 RS is capable of 190 mph

In true tradition, power goes to the rear through a 6-speed manual transmission

Between 2003 and 2004, just 682 examples of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS were built

The average 996 GT3 RS, currently, costs about the same as a 2024 992 GT3 RS. Hardly a performance car bargain

You will have to wait until 2028 to legally import the Porsche 996 GT3 RS into the U.S.

YouTuber Danny Z bought a beat-up 996 Porsche for $10,000 from Copart Auctions

While he added a GT3 body kit to make it look better, there was a lot to be desired

The handling and soundtrack needed work, and Danny made some DIY upgrades

He swaps-out the stock suspension with inexpensive H&R springs

The H&R springs are much thicker than expected and are made in Germany

Accessing the rear spings was even done from inside the cabin, under the rear seats

The replacement aftermarket springs cost Danny just under $300

Danny installs spacers for the wheels, to improve the stance of this 996

However, installing springs proved trickier than expected, but well worth the effort

Now for the good stuff, the $110 hack that makes this 996 sing

Danny takes the controversial muffler delete route on the exhaust

Quad 996-Turbo-style exhaust tips added for a visual upgrade

As a final step, Danny also replaced the filthy spark plugs and coil packs

The car now sounds and (hopefully) handles better

Swipe up to watch the video and hear how this 996 now sounds.

Contemporary looks for a modern classic with a refreshed exterior design

Improved performance with a more powerful 3.6-liter flat-six engine

Classic 911 proportions with modern aerodynamic enhancements

Extensive safety features for peace of mind

Sport-tuned suspension for sharp handling

Supportive and comfortable sports seats

Advanced infotainment system for the era

Clever secondary storage solutions

The Mezger engine offers legendary durability and strong performance

Distinctive "fried egg" headlights set it apart

A retractable rear spoiler enhances stability at speed

Ceramic composite brakes offer fade-free performance

Aerokit package adds even more visual aggression

Modified suspension for sharper handling at high speeds

All-wheel-drive for extra grip and Porsche Stability Management (PSM) for added safety

Front and rear anti-roll bars minimize body lean

Sporty on the outside, luxurious on the inside