What's the Difference?

[MrVette83]

Ok, I'm about to ask a question that i figure I should know the answer to but I don't. I know that there are a total of 14 different versions of the Porsche 911 in the world, 13 in the U.S.(minus the RS). But my question is this, what is the difference from a regular 911 and a 996? Is it a suspension package? Aero or visual package or both? Any answers would be appreciated, thank you.

[kiwitt]

I thought 996 was the internal name for the "911 branded" product. I believe 993 was the previous range.

[MrVette83]

I thought 996 was the internal name for the "911 branded" product. I believe 993 was the previous range.

Sounds good to me kiwitt, anyone else have any ideas?

[Rijoh]

Yes, 996 is the present generation 911 and 993 was the one before.
There are a lot of different versions of the 996 like the Carrera, Carrera 4, 4S,Turbo, GT3, GT2, Targa

[MrVette83]

So, just so I'm clear on this, you say that the 993, 996 etc. is a generational body style of the 911? Comparable to say the C1-C5 Corvettes, and the E36 3-Series?

[Egg Nog]

So, just so I'm clear on this, you say that the 993, 996 etc. is a generational body style of the 911? Comparable to say the C1-C5 Corvettes, and the E36 3-Series?

Absolutely correct.

[MrVette83]

thank you guys very much for all the help.