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Country of origin:Germany
Produced from:2002 - 2004
Internal name:996
Source:Company press release
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration M96/03 B6
Location Rear, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 3,596 cc / 219.4 cu in
Bore / Stroke 96.0 mm (3.8 in) / 82.8 mm (3.3 in)
Compression 11.3:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Motronic ME 7.8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 320 bhp / 239 kW @ 6,800 rpm
Torque 370 Nm / 273 ft lbs @ 4,250 rpm
BHP/Liter 89 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, coil springs
Rear suspension multi-link, coil springs over dampers
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox G96/01 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,425 kilo / 3,142 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,430 mm (174.4 in) / 1,770 mm (69.7 in) / 1,305 mm (51.4 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,350 mm (92.5 in) / 1,465 mm (57.7 in) / 1,465 mm (57.7 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.22 bhp / kg
Top Speed 285 km/h (177 mph)
0-60 mph 5.1 s

Resources
Suggested reading
  • Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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