What is a 996TT?
996 started in 97/98, Turbo wasnt released until 2000. but yes, 996TT is the 996 Turbo, with the 3.6 twin turbo engine. RobM77. Wednesday 19th September 2007. aha, so this is just another term for what Porsche, and all the motoring press, refer to as the “996 Turbo”?
What engine is in the 996 Turbo?
| Porsche 996 | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.4 L–3.6 L naturally aspirated/twin-turbocharged flat-6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed ZF 5HP19 automatic 5-speed Mercedes-Benz 5G-Tronic automatic 6-speed Getrag G96/00 manual |
| Dimensions |
How good is the 996 Turbo?
The 996 Turbo is stout. Reliable. It’s also still potent by modern standards, with 415 hp available at 6000 rpm (later models with the X50 pack get 450 hp, thanks to larger turbos). First gear is very short, but it’s in the mid-range where the Turbo really shines.
Does the 996 Turbo have the Mezger engine?
This 2003 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo is a sought-after contemporary performance car, boasting a rare factory colour scheme and presented in excellent condition. It is powered by the 414bhp 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six ‘Mezger’ engine, with four-wheel drive via the six-speed manual transmission.
What is a Mezger engine?
When Porsche fans talk about the ‘Mezger engine’, they’re usually referring to the water-cooled flat-six developed for the 996 and 997-era 911 GT3, GT2 and Turbo. Though these cars came out years after Mezger retired, this engine can trace its roots right the way back to his race-winning flat-sixes of the Seventies.
Is the Porsche 996 Turbo a supercar?
In its early versions it was also infamous for its unforgiving handling. But the 996 version that appeared in 2000 was a different sort of animal. With four-wheel drive, a water-cooled engine, a smooth new bodyshell and radically updated cabin, it was a thoroughly sophisticated, all-weather, all-road supercar.
Is a 996 Turbo an AWD?
Originally, the 996 Turbo developed 420 hp and 416 lb-ft. And, in addition to a 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic, all 996 Turbos came with all-wheel drive.
Which Porsche has Mezger?
What Porsches have Mezger engines?
The naturally aspirated 3.6-liter “Mezger engine” from the 997.1-series 2007 Porsche GT3 made 415 horsepower at 7,600 rpm. If you have Porsche 911 dreams and a Hyundai Elantra budget, you’ve likely flirted with the idea of buying a 996.
What is special about the Mezger engine?
In its ultimate iteration, the forced-induction 180° V12 Mezger engine was good for 1200hp, and effectively killed the Can-Am series with its dominance. Unlike many manufacturers racing really did improve Porsche’s production car breed. The original 1975 Porsche 911 Turbo was a case in point.