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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 RTurbo is available in 520, 550 and 590 hp variants. All variants are powered by a tuned version of the 3.6 litre flat-6 engine from the 996 911 Turbo. The engine is tuned by Ruf with modified KKK turbochargers, a remapped engine computer, Porsche GT3 engine mounts, upgraded valve train, a modified VarioCam system and an exhaust system with a bypass valve. [4]
Porsche 996 engines Vehicle Engine MY Engine numbers Technical data 996 Carrera: M96.01: ... 996 Turbo GT2: M96.70S: 2001: 1641 00501>60000: 6 Cyl / 3,6L / 340 kW ...
The traditional rear wing is a variation of the 996 bi-plane unit. A new 911 Turbo S was set for production in 2010. It is a fully optioned Porsche 911 Turbo with a PDK gearbox and sports exhaust as standard. It also comes with re-engineered turbochargers to give an extra 30 horsepower increase to a total of 523 PS (385 kW; 516 hp).
The Turbo S was Porsche's fastest production car to date at the time of its introduction alongside the GT2 RS, having a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 3.3 seconds and 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) acceleration time of 10.8 seconds while ultimately reaching a maximum speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).
The Turbo S can reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds as claimed by Porsche but has achieved 2.6 seconds by many car magazine tests. [26] [27] New technologies featuring adaptive aerodynamics and rear wheel steering are included as standard. The Turbo Cabriolet and the Turbo S Cabriolet were introduced in September 2013.
The Rt12 exterior is distinguished from the standard Porsche 997 Turbo by the air tunnels on the rear haunches supplying allegedly cooler air for the twin turbochargers than the lower tunnels in the Porsche. In total, 13 cars were made. Rear-wheel-drive was available as an option. All but two customers have ordered their Ruf Rt 12 with AWD.
Porsche 996 GT3 RS Porsche 996 GT3 RSR. Based on the Porsche 996 GT3, the racing version known as the 996 GT3 R was created in 1999. The 996 GT3 R made its debut at the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Manthey-Racing and Champion Racing teams fielded the new racing car as unofficial representatives of the plant.