996TT model differences

[saulk]

Hi,

Could anyone tell me if there was a facelift or any differences from 2001/51 to late 02 early 03 cars. I'm looking at a 51 plate TT at the moment. Also when was PCM2 introduced? PCM1 I understand isn't supported by Porsche anymore and as i'm looking for a car with Nav i'm not sure whether to go for a later one with PCM2?

Thanks in advance

Saul

[saulk]

Anybody??

[grant3]

Hiya
PCM2 was introduced for the 03 Model Year,(generally 52 plate onwards but you must check this via the cars VIN number).
Here is some more detailed info on spec changes etc, it's an excerpt from a 996 e-guide, it's a bit too much but hope it helps.......
996TT
With the launch of the new water-cooled flagship there was another first - you could now specify an automatic for the first time on a Turbo, with a special version of Porsches 5 speed Tiptronic S system available from launch. Although I am not a great fan of automatic systems in a sports car, the huge torque generated by the Turbo’s engine does rather mask the need for an extra ratio and the better control offered by the manual box! Power is transmitted to the road via Porsche’s permanent four-wheel drive system,which adds only 55kg to the weight. Power is apportioned between front and rear wheels via a viscous coupling. At least 5% of the engine power is applied to the front wheels with around 35% in normal driving and maximum of 40% in extreme driving conditions, allowing all 420bhp to be
effectively deployed to the road in most conditions!
The Turbo also benefits from Porsche’s superb traction control safety net PSM, Porsche Stability management, fitted as standard. Huge 330mm drilled and vented discs clamped by 4 piston monoblock calipers complete the picture, allowing the Turbo to stop as fast as it accelerates!
Befitting of a flagship model, Porsche’s finest also
comes with an excellent standard specification in addition to the enhancements already discussed above. This includes powerful Bi-Xenon headlamps (with integral cleaning) a standard fit sunroof and special 18 inch hollow spoke lightweight “Turbo2” alloy wheels. Inside you could specify sports seats as a no cost option (NCO) and the standard seats came with full electronic adjustment and driver’s seat memory! Be aware that if you choose a car with sports seats, it won’t come with the full electric/memory package! The stereo was upgraded to a top of the range package and, from the 02-model year, this was made by Bose. In the same year the auto-dim mirror with rain sensor also became standard. From the 04-model year the PCM satellite navigation and phone package was standard. The Turbo also benefited from all the facelift 996’s other features including: [the sports steering wheel, an upgraded on board computer (which includes digital boost pressure!!!) a glove-box and cupholders etc. In addition to the standard central locking, electric windows with one touch open/close, heated electric mirrors and rear screen, two speed wipers with intermittent wipe and heated washer jets plus rear wiper, split folding rear seats, air conditioning, patented crash protection zones plus four air bags featuring POSIPS (Porsches side impact protection system) a good quality “full closure” alarm immobiliser system and a full leather interior, phew! ]. The 996 TT is truly an all weathers super car that you can use every day. Interestingly unlike previous generations of the Turbo the motoring press have consistently rated the TT ahead of its naturally aspirated brothers.

>> Edited by grant3 on Wednesday 26th October 14:19

>> Edited by grant3 on Wednesday 26th October 14:25

[rumplestiltskin]

No major differences between 00 & newest cars.
They added rain sensitive wipers, auto dimming mirrors & a glovebox in on the 02MY forward, but no mechanical or cosmetic changes as far as I am aware inside or out.
Sat Nav became standard on 03 cars forward I think (correct me if wrong)
Porsche also played with some diff settings I think on te 03 cars forward but nothing that made any real difference.

[saulk]

Cheers guys,

That is exactly what I wanted to know.

[barry_j]

grant3 said:

Here is some more detailed info on spec changes etc, it's an excerpt from a 996 e-guide

Grant, do you have a link to the e-guide please?

[turboguru]

get anyone of them and you will love it. Go for an X50 if you can find one.

[Adam B]

rumplestiltskin said:

They added rain sensitive wipers, auto dimming mirrors & a glovebox in on the 02MY forward, but no mechanical or cosmetic changes as far as I am aware inside or out. Sat Nav became standard on 03 cars forward I think (correct me if wrong) Porsche also played with some diff settings I think on te 03 cars forward but nothing that made any real difference.

also BOSE was added as mentioned in the article (a must have option IMO)

biggest improvement in 52 plate cars was switch from optional PCM to optional PCM2 which most TT cars are specced with - PCM2 much nicer and PCM1 has the (useless to me) tape player!

Sat nav std from MY04, 53 plate cars I believe so Sept 03 onwards

please note one error in the otherwise good article "From the 04-model year the PCM satellite navigation and phone package was standard." phone module has always been an otpion, even on the last £100k turbo S cars

[saulk]

I'm looking at one tomorrow, i'll let you know how it goes.

[///ajd]

Quick question

Do all UK 996 Turbos have full leather interior (i.e. leather everywhere, inc dash, rear/centre consoles)?

Also, do they all have the suede headlining, or was this an option?

I assume that not all UK 996s have this much leather as standard?

Thanks

PS Reason for asking is that I'm wondering if "amount of leather" fitted is a variable when seeking a turbo (03/04 vintage). Had a look at the very clean 5k miles 04 Guards Red turbo in Bristol yesterday (£65k) and the "amount of leather" present seemed very high. This was the first I've looked at so far though (PS didn't like the sport techno wheels).

[Jappo]

Adam B said:

rumplestiltskin said:

They added rain sensitive wipers, auto dimming mirrors & a glovebox in on the 02MY forward, but no mechanical or cosmetic changes as far as I am aware inside or out.
Sat Nav became standard on 03 cars forward I think (correct me if wrong)
Porsche also played with some diff settings I think on te 03 cars forward but nothing that made any real difference.

also BOSE was added as mentioned in the article (a must have option IMO)

biggest improvement in 52 plate cars was switch from optional PCM to optional PCM2 which most TT cars are specced with - PCM2 much nicer and PCM1 has the (useless to me) tape player!

Sat nav std from MY04, 53 plate cars I believe so Sept 03 onwards

please note one error in the otherwise good article "From the 04-model year the PCM satellite navigation and phone package was standard." phone module has always been an otpion, even on the last £100k turbo S cars

Another big difference on MY04 cars is an increase in service intervals from 12K or 1 Year to 12K or 2 Years - as I found out to my surprise recently.