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The most well-known 996 M96.01 and M96.02 3.4 liter and M96.03 and M96.04 3.6 liter engine issues is that of the intermediate shaft bearing, which was the subject of The Eisen class action lawsuit. IMS failure rates of up to 8% were disclosed during the discovery process.
Some say IMS bearing failure issues are not limited to the model years covered in the settlement. [65] On March 5, 2019, Porsche issued a recall on 14,388 718 Caymans and Boxsters, due to a luggage compartment bracket that could puncture the fuel tank in certain collision instances. [66]
IMS and RMS failures with the 997 are uncommon. Porsche used a larger, non-serviceable IMS bearing and these engines also received an updated PTFE rear main seal. To extend the life of the original IMS bearing, it is recommended to have the grease seal removed off the bearing to allow the engine oil to lubricate and cool the bearing. [51] [52]
Intelligent maintenance system, to predict machine failure Intelligent Munitions System , American smart mine Intermediate shaft, of a car transmission; see Porsche Intermediate Shaft Bearing issue
2005–2009 3.4 L (3,387 cc) 295 PS (217 kW; 291 bhp) 340 N⋅m (250 lbf⋅ft) water-cooled DOHC 24-valve Boxer flat-six (VarioCam Plus) "M97.21" (Cayman S, Cayman S "Porsche Design Edition 1") 2008–2009 3.4 L (3,387 cc) 303 PS (223 kW; 299 bhp) 340 N⋅m (250 lbf⋅ft) water-cooled DOHC 24-valve Boxer flat-six ( VarioCam Plus ) "M97.22 ...
In November 2007, Porsche announced a commemorative RS60 Spyder edition of the Boxster to celebrate Porsche's 1960 win in the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida. [10] Only 1,960 units were produced worldwide, with approximately 800 slated for the U.S. with each model bearing a numbered production badge on the dash.
Volkswagen, Porsche's parent company, posted an 8.3% decline in sales in China, its largest market, in 2024. Mercedes reported a 7% annual decline, while their Japanese rivals Toyota and Honda ...
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