Quick Guide to the Type 996
Do you know what is the type 996?
If you are not familiar with the Porsche code, here is a quick guide to the 996 Porsche 911.
What is the Type 996?
Type 996 is Porsche’s internal code for the fifth generation Porsche 911.
Production Years
The fifth generation Porsche 911 (996) was built between 1997 and 2005.
Predecessor
Type 996 followed the fourth generation Porsche 911, known as the type 993.
Successor
996 was followed by the sixth generation Porsche 911, known as the type 997.
Production Number
A total of 175,262 units of the 996-generation Porsche 911 were manufactured.
Engine
996 models have a six-cylinder flat engine, naturally aspirated or turbocharged.
Power Output
997 models have a maximum power output of 221-355 kW (300-483 PS).
Performance
996 variants can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 6.0-4.1 seconds.
Top Speed
996 Porsches have a top speed of 275-319 km/h.
Top-of-the-Line
The top model of the 996-generation was the Porsche 911 GT2.
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