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Porsche 911 996 or Porsche 911 997?

1997–2006 vs 2004–2012 · Coupe vs Coupe

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Porsche 911 9961997–2006 · 4 engines · Carrera, TurboSpecifications →Listings →
Porsche 911 9972004–2012 · 4 engines · Carrera, Carrera SSpecifications →Listings →
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Porsche 911 9961997–2006no listings
Porsche 911 9972004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,430 mm–4,435 mmLength4,427 mm–4,450 mm
Width1,765 mm–1,830 mmWidth1,808 mm–1,852 mm
Height1,295 mm–1,305 mmHeight1,300 mm–1,310 mm
Wheelbase2,350 mmWheelbase2,350 mm
Ground clearance95 mm–105 mmGround clearance95 mm–105 mm
Trunk volume100 l–130 lTrunk volume105 l–135 l
Curb weight1,320 kg–1,540 kgCurb weight1,395 kg–1,585 kg
Fuel tank64 lFuel tank64 l–67 l
Engines
Production years1997–2006Production years2004–2012
Body typeCoupeBody typeCoupe
Number of engines4Number of engines4
Power221–309 kW (300–420 hp)Power239–353 kW (325–480 hp)
Displacement (l)3.4–3.6Displacement (l)3.6–3.8
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption11 l/100 km · Carrera 3.4Lowest consumption10.8 l/100 km · Carrera 3.6
Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · Turbo 3.6Best 0–100 km/h3.9 s · Turbo 3.6
Top speed305 km/hTop speed310 km/h
Trim levelsCarrera · Carrera
Items in the base trim22 · CarreraItems in the base trim29 · Carrera
Items in the top trim29 · TurboItems in the top trim35 · Carrera S
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Leather✓Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor—Rain Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels✓R17 Wheels—
R18 Wheels—R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Porsche 911 996 or Porsche 911 997?

Length: Porsche 911 997 4,450 mm, Porsche 911 996 4,435 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,350 vs 2,350 mm. Boot: 135 vs 130 l.

Which uses less fuel — Porsche 911 996 or Porsche 911 997?

The most frugal Porsche 911 996 uses 11 l/100 km (Carrera 3.4); the most frugal Porsche 911 997 10.8 l/100 km (Carrera 3.6).

Which is more powerful — Porsche 911 996 or Porsche 911 997?

The strongest Porsche 911 996 makes 309 kW (420 hp) (Turbo 3.6); the strongest Porsche 911 997 353 kW (480 hp) (Turbo 3.6).

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