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996 Changes in 1998 models thru 2001
DOes anyone knows of any changes in the 996 between 1998, 1999 , 2000, and 2001. I have read in some places that the 1999 had 296 Hp and 2000 has 3000 both with the same displacement. The 2001 I believe is 3.6 as opposed to 3.4. Does anyone know why the 2000 has 300 hp and the 1999 has 296? Any other info?
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08-30-2001, 08:54 AM
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the 996 always had 300 bhp (in Europe anyway). I don't know where you get the 296 bhp from (unless Porsche US decided to call it 296 bhp for some reason). The 4 bhp in question lies within the engine power tolerance, so I would not worry about it.
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08-30-2001, 09:30 AM
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The reason for the 296 hp is taxes. I think it was Japan, but I'm not sure. Anyway, it would cost a hell of a lot more to sell it as 300 hp than 296. Last year though they releaved the taxes and so Porsche brought the published hp to the actual amount.
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08-30-2001, 09:34 PM
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1977 Porsche Carrera 3.0 3.0 
turbo 3.6
Roadster
