996 Update

[Matt Holcomb]

From the official Porsche website:

A 3,6 litre engine and a new look for 911 Carrera models.

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart. The September 2001 market launch of the second generation Carrera in the 996 series (model year 2002) goes way beyond a mere facelift.

The essential innovation is in the engine compartment. The capacity of the six cylinder "boxer" engine has been increased from 3,4 to 3,6 litres and now achieves 235 KW (320 HP) enabling the new "Nine Eleven" models to reach a maximum speed of 285 km/h. So the 911 Carrera Coupé and Cabriolet as well as the 911 Carrera 4 Coupé and Cabriolet are catching up with the 911 Turbo. Further improvements have been achieved in smooth acceleration. The two Carrera coupes go from 0 to 100 km/h in five seconds flat. The Cabriolets take exactly 5.2 seconds to reach the same speed.

The appearance of the new models also stands out from their predecessors: All four cars now have the headlight design of the 911 Turbo, a completely reshaped front, an extended rear end panel and two oval exhaust pipes. In the case of the 911 Carrera Cabriolet the difference from the rear is even more striking: A heatable glass rear window replaces the plastic pane in the soft top.

GO/May 29, 2001
No 40/01


Hmm. I wonder if they did anything to fix the 996's interior design.

Not that I really give a rat's ass!

[Jack Olsen]

I don't like saying it, but between the 2002 996 and a 2002 M3...

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Jack Olsen
1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe
jackolsen@mediaone.net

Yeah I just read this in the morning newspaper. Tried to scan the picture, but it's way too big for the allowed 40 kbs here. Anyway the front bumper is now a bit less pointy, more flat like the 964. In general the facelifted version looks much better, but still not good enough.

[Wayne 962]

Just make sure the photo is 640x480, and we should be able to get it uploaded here...
-Wayne

"You attempted to upload a file totalling 151932 bytes. This exceeds the maximum limit of 50000 bytes (20k). Please go back and select a smaller image."

[firecall999]

Mikkel,
lower the scanning resolution.

72-100 dpi is the most you need for on screen viewing.


Alex.

[paulhagedorn]

Mikkel, you could send the picture to me, I will post it on my site, then post it here.

Paul

[RaF944]

this is the 2002 GT2


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85.5 Porsche 944

[Wayne 962]

Here's the photo:



-Wayne

Thanks Wayne.

[Jack Olsen]

It may be a great car with 320 hp, but it's still ugly.

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Jack Olsen
1973 911 T (3.6) sunroof coupe
jackolsen@mediaone.net

[bigdaddy]

I bet you guys like fat chicks, the new 996 looks great, and the new turbo, I want one!

Oh no we like the reliable stylish types, not the overnight fun types with no "want to keep her" qualities.