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The Porsche 996 is the fifth generation of the 911 model sports car manufactured by the German automaker Porsche from 1997 until 2006. [1] It was replaced by the 997 in 2004, but the high performance Turbo S, GT2 and GT3 variants remained in production until 2006. The 996 had little in common with its predecessor, with the first all new chassis ...
Low miles, desirable spec, and extensive mechanical refurbishing: the Force is strong with this one.
The Porsche 993 Targa had a departure from the classic Targa design, incorporating an expensive glass sliding roof mechanism. The Targa open-topped model also made a return, this time with a large glass roof that slid under the rear window. The expensive air-cooled 993 Targa had a limited production run between 1996 and 1998.
Porsche 993 Targa (Europe; 1996) The Targa version of the 993 was introduced in the 1996 model year and was the debut of the so-called "greenhouse" system - a retractable glass roof, a design continued on the 996 and 997 Targa. The glass roof retracts underneath the rear window, revealing a large opening. [15]
Porsche 997 Targa 4. The updated Targa 4 and Targa 4S models were announced on 28 July 2008. The Targa now had a glass roof made of a special glass that repelled UV rays from entering the car. The engine in the Targa 4 was now uprated at 345 PS (254 kW; 340 bhp) while for the Targa 4S, power was increased to 385 PS (283 kW; 380 hp).
The Targa 4 GTS is one of the strangest 911s on sale today. It's also one of the most compelling. The 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Proves There's a 911 For Everyone
Porsche 996 engines Vehicle Engine MY Engine numbers ... water-cooled DOHC 24-valve boxer flat-six (VarioCam Plus) (Carrera GTS/Targa 4 GTS) 2013–2015 3.8 L (3,800 ...
Spurring this Porsche today makes one wonder what all the complaining was about: The 996 is faster, pulls harder, and is more on point than its fabled 993 predecessor.