Images: Porsche 996.I 911 Coupe (1998-01)
Released in January 1998, the Porsche 996 Series I (996.I) 911 Coupe was a two-door fastback. Manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany, the 996 911 Coupe range initially consisted of the rear-wheel drive Carrera variants, with the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 following in December 1998. The range was further expanded with the GT3 in September 1999 and Turbo in December 2000… Read full Porsche 996 911 Coupe review
Images: Porsche 996.II 911 Coupe (2001-05)
Released in August 2001, the Porsche 996 Series II (996.II) 911 Coupe introduced 3.6-litre engines for the Carrera variants and VarioCam Plus valve timing and lift system was revised to provide continuously adjustable valve timing. The Carrera variants were also fitted with the Tiptronic S transmission from the 996.I 911 Turbo which was rated for higher torque applications than the previous automatic transmission; the Tiptronic S had a sequential shift mode in which gearshifts could be controlled via steering wheel-mounted thumb switches. The Porsche 996.II 911 Coupe could be identified by its new headlights (previously introduced with the 996.I 911 Turbo), revised front end, widened rear quarter panels and redesigned oval exhaust outlets; the polycarbonate rear window was also replaced with a glass rear window with integral defroster. Furthermore, changes to the body improved cooling of the brakes, radiator and transmission cooling, while also reduced lift.
