Differences between 996??

[onsse]

Hi,

Just thought I'd shoot out a quick question on the main difference between the early 996 and the 2002 model?

I was at the dealership and they both have the 2001 C4 and the 2002 911. I can't tell the difference between the body style.

I know from reading the specs the '02 has alot more power, but in terms of the bodywise... Is there a difference?? Hope I get some feedback..

~onsse

[AFJuvat]

I think the 2002 had a glovebox, where the earlier ones did not.

Otherwise, the engine is the main difference.

AFJ

[Chuck Grieb]

The 2002 has the 996 Turbo headlights. Changes were also made to the front and rear bumpers which were supposed to make a signifigant improvement to the Aero of the car.

The engine in the 2002 put out 320 HP-the 2001 made 300. I don't think I would call that " a lot more power".

[onsse]

thanks... went in ebay and found very slight differences in the headlight and bumpers that was pointed out. not much difference at all... except for the price :-(

~onsse

[Toothzilla]

2002 + is supposed to be a stiffer car. They also have a glove box, cup holders, and I believe the turbo twist wheels became hollow, thus less unsprung weight.

I loved my past 2001 C4. No problems with it.

[onsse]

I'm sure performance wise - there will be differences. But nothing that aftermarket parts can't keep up with. i.e, suspension and wheels.

Im just trying to figure out if its worth spending an extra 10k-15k for a 2002.

~onsse

[Eli at Pelican Parts]

Originally posted by Toothzilla
2002 + is supposed to be a stiffer car. They also have a glove box, cup holders, and I believe the turbo twist wheels became hollow, thus less unsprung weight.

I loved my past 2001 C4. No problems with it.

Cup holders were there before 2002.......

-Eli

[onsse]

lets see.. a glove box, a semi egg shaped headlight, a supposedly improved suspension, colored bumpers for aerodynamic look, and 20 ponies added.. hmmmm