Talk:Porsche 911 (996)

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On 26 October 2023, it was proposed that this article be moved from Porsche 996 to Porsche 911 (996). The result of the discussion was Moved.

Untitled[edit]

aa —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.131.67.97 (talk • contribs)

Mid-engine[edit]

Why is the car tagged as "mid-engine" in the infobox? Isn't the bulk of the engine behind the rear axle? -- Mikeblas 04:24, 7 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for fixing that, 24.39.103.200! -- Mikeblas 17:21, 13 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Performance Data[edit]

Is it really correct that the 4 Cabriolet version is .3 seconds faster than the 4 Coupe version? If so, how come the Cabriolet version of both the standard and the 4S version are slower? Something is looking fishy. Sicking (talk) 13:43, 27 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There are many small errors in both HP (kW) ratings, 0-60 times, and top track speeds. I have fixed these for the Turbo S based on my owner's manual and Porsche's own site. Also, I've added a statement that "Both body styles [the 996 and the 997] were used in 2005, depending on model." The 996 bodies were still being sold by Porsche in 2005 as 2005 models [Turbo and Turbo S cars]. I'm just registered here and haven't figured out how to correct the same data in the sidebar. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Designergenes (talk • contribs) 04:51, 19 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Unsourced & NPOV comments.[edit]

Removed a couple paragraphs/lines that were NPOV, had weasel words, and were unsourced.

".It is mainly found in a dull silver colour and isnt really considered a proper 911"

And

"Early 996 models had rare catastrophic engine failures which Porsche fixed discreetly under warranty by simply replacing complete engines. Other changes include a sleeker body with a more steeply raked windshield and a re-designed interior. The engines in the 1999 and 2000 version have a high failure rate due to a design error. Porsche North America will not admit to this problem nor will they provide any assistance in repairing this design flaw. Their only suggestion is for the owner to replace the engine out of pocket. This problem was supposedly fixed in mid 2000. One will notice the resale price difference with these model years and most of these models will have a new engine."

The second part could be re-inserted if the weasel words were removed and a source was stated.

Lost Cosmonaut (talk) 19:36, 30 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Move discussion in progress[edit]

There is a move discussion in progress on Talk:Porsche which affects this page. Please participate on that page and not in this talk page section. Thank you. —RMCD bot 09:01, 26 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]