Porsche 911 range

[option click]

Just how does the Porsche 911 model range line up?

911's, 996's, 997's, Carrera's, S's, Turbo's, GT2's GT'3 - it's just plain confusing!!

Would someone please clarify?

The fact that they all look exactly the same adds to the confusion!

[m12_nathan]

I'm guessing the Porsche web site might help?

[option click]

already had a look there.

It shows the 911 range - but what's with the 996, 997 etc...?

Are these versions/revisions/phases of the 911?

>> Edited by option click on Tuesday 12th July 17:24

[craigw]

911 is the original name and people still refer to all cars of that vague shape as 911's.

The 993 was the last of the AIRcooled range from approx 1993 to 1997

then they made the 996, the WATERcooled model and the latest model is the 997

Speaking about the 996 as an example there is:

996 carrera 2 (coupe, 2 wheel drive)
996 carrera 4 (coupe 4wd)
996 Targa (glass roof, 2wd)
996 Carrera 4s (widebodied, 4wd with turbo spoilers & wheels)
996 Turbo (what it says on the tin, 4wd)
996 GT3 (stripped out track machine)
996 GT2 (stripped out 2wd turbo)
996 GT3 RS (like a Gt3 but lighter & faster, I think!)

Thats about it I think but I'm sure someone will correct me

>> Edited by craigw on Tuesday 12th July 17:35

[Fat Audi 80]

They are all 911's but have a code to identify the model numbers. I don't know them all either so you will have to keep looking...

A good place to try might be www.911virgin.com

HTH

Cheers,

Steve.

>> Edited by Fat Audi 80 on Tuesday 12th July 17:28

>> Edited by Fat Audi 80 on Tuesday 12th July 17:29

[bad_roo]

craigw said:

The 993 was the last of the watercooled range from approx 1993 to 1997 then they made the 996, the aircooled model and the latest model is the 997

Jesus F***** Christ, I hope that was a brainfart.

[craigw]

ha, it was! oops!! doh

[s3am]

Craig

I should watch out round here, you may be ritually slaughtered after that slip.

[verysideways]

911 1963 -> (early ones were actually 901 until Peugeot complained)
911 impact bumper 1974 ->
911 3.2 Carrera 1984 ->
911 (964) 1989 -> 1993
911 (993) 1993 -> 1998
911 (996) 1997 -> 2005
911 (997) 2005 ->

Does that help?

[danww]

verysideways said:

911 1963 -> (early ones were actually 901 until Peugeot complained) 911 impact bumper 1974 -> 911 3.2 Carrera 1984 -> 911 (964) 1989 -> 1993 911 (993) 1993 -> 1998 911 (996) 1997 -> 2005 911 (997) 2005 -> Does that help?

Wasn't the 997 introduced in 2004?

[Henry-F]

The reason we refer to 911`s by the model code number is because Porsche only had one name until they bought a load off Nissan, (Gayman, crocadillo, sea horse etc.). They were all called Carrera. So if we said we were selling a 911 Carrera for £20k you wouldn`t have a clue what it was. It could have been built in the 1970`s, 1980`s or 1990`s. It could have been built in the `2000`s but you`d be pushing it a bit for £20k! For that reason we use the model codes to help each other out.

There are some people who use model codes on other Porsche offerings but they are just a bit odd or trying to be snobby. There is no reason to call a 944 Turbo a 951 for instance `cause they only ever built one range of 944`s. It`s either a 944, a 944S a 944S2 or a 944 turbo.

If in doubt and you want to fit in with the Porsche crowd just tell them it was a 911 Carrera and you`ll be fine !

Henry

[iguana]

option click said:

Just how does the Porsche 911 model range line up? 911's, 996's, 997's, Carrera's, S's, Turbo's, GT2's GT'3 - it's just plain confusing!! Would someone please clarify? The fact that they all look exactly the same adds to the confusion!

Clicky-

www.pistonheads.com/porsche/default.asp?storyId=7403

[bob944]

Quick one, from frontrunner with small feet. With which model or year did the awful 'into the floor' pedals disappear?

[evil jack]

Floor hinged pedals are not awful. Just different.
The Pagani Zonda has floor hinged pedals, but we don't hear too many complaints about that.

[supersport]

I never really notice that the pedals are any different. The wife even asked if we had the "funny" pedals the other day as they seem "normal" to her!

S.

[simonharrod911]

If you don't know about every model produced since '63 then you're not enough of a nob to have a 911. Get a Boxster or an Audi S4 and carry on with your disgraceful habit of living your life when you could be reading books by Paul Frere.

[LeeME3]

simonharrod911 said:

If you don't know about every model produced since '63 then you're not enough of a nob to have a 911. Get a Boxster or an Audi S4 and carry on with your disgraceful habit of living your life when you could be reading books by Paul Frere.

You'll have to excuse simonharrod911's rantings and ravings, his new 997 (which is of course a 911 - just to keep it relevant!) has just had to go back to OPC for second time in a week!

Although he is right - the Paul Frere book is very good for your dedicated 911 spotter!

[supersport]

Isn't it usual to prove that you have read Mr Frere before you can buy a 911?

[cgf993]

I loved his Frere chocolates, especially at the ambassadors parties.

"but Monsieur, wit zis schokolats you are spoilink us, oui" ?

[simonharrod911]

supersport said:

Isn't it usual to prove that you have read Mr Frere before you can buy a 911?

That should be legislation. Supersport for transport secretary!