996 (911: 1999-2005)
In 1998, Porsche unveiled its first all-new 911 in four decades — and it was water cooled.
From the magazine
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Pinky’s Baby
We take a look at the now classic 996-gen 911 with its designer, Pinky Lai.
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Last of the Breed
Porsche built its final GT3 RS with a manual gearbox in 2003. We drive one.
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Green Slime
We look at a long-time track-day fan’s tricked out 996 GT3.
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The Road Less Traveled
This 4.2-liter 996 GT3 is one part race car and one part daily driver.
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Over the River & Through the Woods
A standard 2000 996 Carrera is transformed into a rally racing machine.
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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
This trick 996 Cup car barely missed scoring victory in the 2004 Daytona 24.
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Rennsport Hero
We look back on and drive the 996 GT3 RS that won its class at Le Mans in 2002.
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Fourth Time’s a Charm
A search for a fast but more affordable used Porsche leads to this 996 Carrera 4S.
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Apollo 911
What happens when you buy a 996 that’s got 243,000+ miles on the odometer?
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The Sweet Spot
A powerful yet civil tuned 996 Turbo
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Blue Chip
Wild & Fast 996 Turbo
996 Specs
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