The Porsche 911 may been in production for over 40 years, but the modern water-cooled generation share little more than a philosophy with the first examples. Known worldwide by their Porsche internal type number, the 996 models represented a fresh start and offered a new standard in sports car performance and driving satisfaction. This book packs in more specification data. We introduce all the 996 model types, describing the technical specifications, vehicle identification data, performance, colors and options. Using color photography of the cars and many actual problem areas, we introduce each model and what to look for when choosing and buying a used example.

Porsche 911 Carrera, Turbo & GT (996): Ultimate Buyers' Guide

Engineering & Transportation

Morgan, Peter

Neal, Grant

Automotive

Peter Morgan Media

Honed on the racetrack, but practical and reliable enough to use every day, the 911 legend lives on with the introduction of the 997 series. At launch in late 2004, there were just two 997 models available – the Carrera and the Carrera S. Nevertheless, in typically Porsche style the range soon expanded to include cabriolets, wide-body four-wheel drive models, awesome turbocharged grand tourers and race-bred GT3s! This all-new Ultimate Buyers' Guide introduces all the production 997 types, describing the technical specifications, identification data, performance, colors and options. Using color photography of the cars and many actual problem areas, we discuss what to look for when choosing and buying a used example. its forms.

Porsche 911 (997): All Models Including Turbo and GT 2004 to 2009 (Ultimate Buyers' Guide)

Completely rewritten and enlarged third edition of the top selling Ultimate Buyers' Guide on the Porsche 911 that was made in greater numbers than any other. Covers all the 996 models in detail, describing the colors, options and special editions.

Porsche 911 (996): Carrera, GT & Turbo (Ultimate Buyers' Guide)

The Porsche 911 is an automotive legend, a super successful automotive icon that has been in production for 50 years, won in every major motorsport discipline and yet, on the street, has retained breathtaking appeal as a practical and involving, high performance sports car. Success in both competition and in the showroom has gone hand in hand for the 911, improving a reputation for reliability and robustness without losing any of the raw appeal of the original. And with the 997, the 911 story reached a new peak.
At launch in late 2004, just two 997 models were available - the Carrera with 325hp (238kW) or the 355hp (260kW) Carrera S. Nevertheless, in typically Porsche style the range expanded quickly to include cabriolets, wide-body four wheel drive models, awesome turbocharged grand tourers and race bred GT3s. In the completely revised Generation 2 models from the start of the 2009 model year, the 997 set the standard in modern high performance sports car design.
This all-new book is a one step reference for all the production 997s built between 2004 and 2012, describing the detail differences , year by year changes, vehicle identification data, performance, colors and options. Using color photography throughout, renowned marque experts Grant Neal and Peter Morgan offer detailed buying and ownership tips and how to get the best from your 997.

Porsche 911 (997) All models 2004 to 2012: Your Only Guide to Buying and Owning a Porsche 997

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Porsche 911 Carrera, Turbo & GT (996): Ultimate Buyers' Guide

Porsche 911 (997): All Models Including Turbo and GT 2004 to 2009 (Ultimate Buyers' Guide)

Porsche 911 (996): Carrera, GT & Turbo (Ultimate Buyers' Guide)

Porsche 911 (997) All models 2004 to 2012: Your Only Guide to Buying and Owning a Porsche 997