Little known Porsche model features and facts
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I love Porsche trivia. There are so many hidden features and facts about our beloved cars that I think its worth sharing them in a thread. Examples;
The 993 was meant to have a totally new dash but this was shelved very late in the design stages due to the cost. It is believed by some that it is this design that eventually saw the light of day in the first Boxster concept cars.
The 968 Sport was not an official Stuttgart model. Porsche UK ordered 306 Club Sports with some options and stuck the Sport badge on the back from a 928!
The 996 and 997 4WD models only measure fuel levels from half to full. Below this is done by an estimation via mileage and driving style.
So what do you know about your car that others may not?
The 993 was meant to have a totally new dash but this was shelved very late in the design stages due to the cost. It is believed by some that it is this design that eventually saw the light of day in the first Boxster concept cars.
The 968 Sport was not an official Stuttgart model. Porsche UK ordered 306 Club Sports with some options and stuck the Sport badge on the back from a 928!
The 996 and 997 4WD models only measure fuel levels from half to full. Below this is done by an estimation via mileage and driving style.
So what do you know about your car that others may not?
(Correct me if I'm wrong)
The first gear of the 959 was actually the 'G' off-road gear. Why? Well apparently the noise tests of the time meant that the car tripped the meters doing its test starting in 1st so they made the car start in '2nd' so's to avoid it.
When 0-60 times were measured they used 'G' as first & then '1st' as '2nd' etc to get the performance.
The whole 'G' gear wasn't a nod to its gruppe B origins or it's Dakar success, just an early euro rule fudge
Another has to be the sculpted rear wing of the mk1 GT3-some would say the best looking rear wing of any GT3 or even 911. Did it arrive at its fluent design after hours if wind tunnel testing? No, the designer copied the inner door handle of the boxster to get its profile. Worked though eh?
The first gear of the 959 was actually the 'G' off-road gear. Why? Well apparently the noise tests of the time meant that the car tripped the meters doing its test starting in 1st so they made the car start in '2nd' so's to avoid it.
When 0-60 times were measured they used 'G' as first & then '1st' as '2nd' etc to get the performance.
The whole 'G' gear wasn't a nod to its gruppe B origins or it's Dakar success, just an early euro rule fudge
Another has to be the sculpted rear wing of the mk1 GT3-some would say the best looking rear wing of any GT3 or even 911. Did it arrive at its fluent design after hours if wind tunnel testing? No, the designer copied the inner door handle of the boxster to get its profile. Worked though eh?
mollytherocker said:
The 996 and 997 4WD models only measure fuel levels from half to full. Below this is done by an estimation via mileage and driving style.
Surely this can't be right.Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
996TT02 said:
Surely this can't be right.
Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
That happened to me.Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
My 2.2 911 E had the oil filler accessible within the engine bay , in the later 2.4 models this filler was moved to the exterior but :
To facilitate filling of the oil tank, Porsche installed an oil filler door (much like the fuel filler door on the left front fender) on the right rear quarter panel. Unfortunately, this unique design was scrapped after only one year, some say because inattentive gas station attendants were putting gas in the oil tank. The oil tank was subsequently moved back to its original position for model year 1973, and remained there until it was moved back within the wheelbase for the 964 models.
To facilitate filling of the oil tank, Porsche installed an oil filler door (much like the fuel filler door on the left front fender) on the right rear quarter panel. Unfortunately, this unique design was scrapped after only one year, some say because inattentive gas station attendants were putting gas in the oil tank. The oil tank was subsequently moved back to its original position for model year 1973, and remained there until it was moved back within the wheelbase for the 964 models.
sidicks said:
996TT02 said:
Surely this can't be right.
Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
That happened to me.Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
sidicks said:
996TT02 said:
Surely this can't be right.
Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
That happened to me.Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
mollytherocker said:
sidicks said:
996TT02 said:
Surely this can't be right.
Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
That happened to me.Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
sidicks said:
996TT02 said:
Surely this can't be right.
Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
That happened to me.Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
996TT02 said:
mollytherocker said:
The 996 and 997 4WD models only measure fuel levels from half to full. Below this is done by an estimation via mileage and driving style.
Surely this can't be right.Otherwise the gauge would only work on the way down.
If you were near empty and you filled up to less than half a tank, the gauge would not register as it would have no means of knowing that you had filled up, and by how much.
Good thread though. I like the quirks.
ETA - what am I on about. Mine isn't 4WD! I'm an idiot.
Still find it hard to believe that a fuel gauge doesn't work from the bottom of the gauge.
Edited by marky911 on Saturday 28th June 12:58
marky911 said:
As above, it can't be right. I ran mine right down last weekend then only put £20 in as it's now in storage for 4-6 weeks. The gauge worked fine. Petrol light went out and I had about a quarter of a tank.
Good thread though. I like the quirks.
ETA - what am I on about. Mine isn't 4WD! I'm an idiot.
Still find it hard to believe that a fuel gauge doesn't work from the bottom of the gauge.
Something to do with the shape of the tank in the 4WD models (saddle shaped) and hence small amounts of fuel added may not reach the sensor...Good thread though. I like the quirks.
ETA - what am I on about. Mine isn't 4WD! I'm an idiot.
Still find it hard to believe that a fuel gauge doesn't work from the bottom of the gauge.
A porsche quirk. My 993 was one of the very first 993 registered in the UK on the 7th December 1993 and has a full detailed service history all from the supplying dealer and has been serviced there all its life so the opc know it very well.
When I bought her I noticed the service book was for a 964 so I was well confused. According to the dealer it's the correct one supplied with the car. When I queried it they just said that back in the early nineties and porsche was in bad shape they were amazed at what service book came with the cars.
Adrian Crawford once showed me a 3.2 Carrera cab that had it's chassis number factory crossed out and a new one stamped underneath. Obviously someone somewhere had cocked up
When I bought her I noticed the service book was for a 964 so I was well confused. According to the dealer it's the correct one supplied with the car. When I queried it they just said that back in the early nineties and porsche was in bad shape they were amazed at what service book came with the cars.
Adrian Crawford once showed me a 3.2 Carrera cab that had it's chassis number factory crossed out and a new one stamped underneath. Obviously someone somewhere had cocked up
mollytherocker said:
I love Porsche trivia. There are so many hidden features and facts about our beloved cars that I think its worth sharing them in a thread. Examples;
The 993 was meant to have a totally new dash but this was shelved very late in the design stages due to the cost. It is believed by some that it is this design that eventually saw the light of day in the first Boxster concept cars.
The original plan was also to watercool the 993.The 993 was meant to have a totally new dash but this was shelved very late in the design stages due to the cost. It is believed by some that it is this design that eventually saw the light of day in the first Boxster concept cars.
The 928 was meant to be released in 1972 or '73.
The steering rack of a 996 Carrera Cup is identical to one of a regular 996 with the exception of a couple of travel restrictors (big plastic washers).
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