Porsche 911 996

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The Porsche 911 996 (1998–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 39 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: 996

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,430–4,440 mm RDW	–	4,432–4,435 mm
Width	1,770–1,830 mm RDW	–	1,765–1,829 mm
Height	1,270–1,310 mm RDW	–	1,275–1,306 mm
Wheelbase	2,350 mm RDW	–	2,352 mm
Front track	1,455–1,488 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,480–1,528 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,295–1,560 kg RDW	–	1,317–1,320 kg
Mass in running order	1,395–1,660 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,720–1,970 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	2,200 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	698–735 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	2–4 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	142 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	1,926–1,982 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	275–306 km/h RDW	–	280–319 km/h
Torque	350–620 Nm ASTRA	–	350–620 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/40R18, 295/30R18, 265/35R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, cs, sv), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	85.8% (85.5–86.2)	69.2%	39,426

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	23.1%	36.4%
Tyres	16.5%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	13.6%	28.8%
Suspension	11.5%	41.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks	8.7%	17.1%
Body, chassis and structure	6.9%	18.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

183 complaints for model years 1999–2005. 11 crashes · 2 fires · 6 injuries

Engine 129

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 39 versions of the Porsche 911 996

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United Kingdom 12 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2002–2004911 Targa Tiptronic S · 911 Carrera Coupé Tiptronic S · 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic S	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.3 L/100 km NEDC	274 g/km
2002–2004911 Targa · 911 Carrera Coupé · 911 Carrera Cabriolet	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.1 L/100 km NEDC	269 g/km
2003–2004911 Carrera 4S · 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.4 L/100 km NEDC	277 g/km
2003–2004911 Carrera 4S Tiptronic S	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	12.1 L/100 km NEDC	294 g/km
2003–2004911 Carrera 4 Coupé · 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.3 L/100 km NEDC	274 g/km
2003–2004911 Carrera 4 Coupé Tiptronic S · 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Tiptronic S	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.9 L/100 km NEDC	289 g/km
2004911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Tiptronic S	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	12.2 L/100 km NEDC	299 g/km
2004911 40th Anniversary Edition	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.3 L/100 km NEDC	274 g/km
2002–2004911 GT2	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.9 L/100 km NEDC	309 g/km
2003–2004911 GT3 · 911 GT3 RS	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.9 L/100 km NEDC	315 g/km
2003–2004911 Turbo · 911 Turbo Cabriolet	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.9 L/100 km NEDC	309 g/km
2003–2004911 Turbo Tiptronic S · 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic S	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.9 L/100 km NEDC	339 g/km

United States 18 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2002–2007new body style	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2005–2007	3.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2005–2006new body style, 2MODE · 2MODE	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2002–20052MODE	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1998–2005	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA	307–345 g/km
2002–20052MODE	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15–18 MPG (13.1–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	307–368 g/km
2004–2005	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
20052MODE	3.8 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2001–2003GUZZLER	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2001–2003GUZZLER, 2MODE	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2002–2003GUZZLER	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
1999–20012MODE	3.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1999–2001	3.4 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
2000–20012MODE	3.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
2000–2001	3.4 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1999FFS	3.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1999FFS	3.4 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
19982MODE	3.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1998–2007Minicompact	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.3–14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	283–340 g/km
2001–2006Minicompact	3.6 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	12.2–15.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	281–354 g/km
2005Two-seater	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	331 g/km
2005Minicompact	3.8 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	281 g/km
2005Minicompact	3.8 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	285 g/km
2001–2003Minicompact · Two-seater	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.4–14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	285–338 g/km
1999–2001Minicompact	3.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	13.4–13.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	308–313 g/km
1999–2001Minicompact	3.4 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.1–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	301–311 g/km
1998Minicompact	3.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	308 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.