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Porsche 911 Turbo 996 Turbo

Headline trim: 996 Turbo S — 444 bhp, 0-62 in 4.0s.

Porsche 911 Turbo 996 Turbo press photo
Verdict
A
BHP
444 bhp
0–60
4.0 s
Top speed
192 mph
MPG
22.0 mpg
Used
£28,000-£60,000

Strengths

  • First water-cooled Turbo
  • Mezger-derived TT flat-six
  • X50 pack 444 bhp

Weaknesses

  • Tiptronic mechatronic
  • Specialist running cost
  • Collectability

Notable tech

  • 996 platform
  • M96/70 Mezger-derived twin-turbo flat-six
  • 6MT / Tiptronic 5AT
  • Permanent AWD
  • X50 pack to 444 bhp

Common issues

  • Mezger TT cost
  • Tiptronic
  • Coilover
  • RMS (rare)

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across 996 Turbo's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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996 Turbo
BHP414
Torque560 Nm
0–604.2 s
Top189 mph
MPG22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
996 Turbo X50 pack
BHP444
Torque620 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top192 mph
MPG22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
996 Turbo S (2005)
BHP444
Torque620 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top192 mph
MPG22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT