The Porsche 996 is the fifth generation of the 911 model sports car manufactured by the German automaker Porsche from 1997 until 2006. [1] It was replaced by the 997 in 2004, but the high performance Turbo S, GT2 and GT3 variants remained in production until 2006.

The Porsche 911 - 996 series was introduced in late 1997 (1998 in the US) to replace the 993 series, representing two major changes for the venerable 911 lineage: a water-cooled flat-6 engine replaced the popular air-cooled engine used in the 911 for 34 years, and the body shell received its first major re-design.

The Porsche 911 (Type 996) was a different car than the 993 which is replaced. The water-cooled engine, the new look and feel and a totally new chassis. We found some great original 996 review videos and older coverage that gives you a better impression of what people thought about the 996 when it was first released.

Having hit its 25th anniversary in 2022, the 996 is truly having its time in the spotlight. Whether you’re thinking of buying one of your ownor are simply a classic 911 fan, we reveal why it’s so sought-after today.

2020年8月18日 · The 996 is an affordable way to become a Porsche 911 owner. Here's how to pick the right one for you.

The successor to the air-cooled classic, the Porsche 911 (Type 996) was a completely new development and the first water-cooled 911 model.

The Porsche 911 (996 generation) may have started as a controversial departure from tradition, but it has since earned its place in the 911's storied history. With its modern design, water-cooled engine, and impressive performance, the 996 laid the groundwork for future generations.

This 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe is finished in Meridian Metallic over lack leather and is powered by a 3.6-liter M96 flat-six paired with a six-speed manual transaxle. Features include a sunroof, heated front seats, xenon headlights, a deployable rear spoiler, 18” Carrera II wheels, Porsche Stability Management, a Becker Porsche CD stereo,…

2022年11月27日 · 911 GT3 (996) 996 在 2002 年款中进行了中期改款。排量上升到 3596 cc，功率提高到 320 PS，911 Targa 和 911 Carrera 4S Coupé 带着来自 911 Turbo 的宽体车身加入了车型系列。2003 年推出了敞篷的 4S 车型。

2021年7月22日 · 保时捷996是历代911中最受争议的一代车型，一是其彻底放弃风冷引擎，进入到水冷引擎，二是其外形的设计，主要是来自于类似煎蛋形状的前灯以及内饰风格的迥异，除去这两点以外，我觉得911的经典飞线形态在996身上并没有丢失，这一点非常重要。