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I read on Instagram that the early 996 cars were built alongside the 993 on the same line? Any confirmation of that?
Thats correct. 996 were built on the same line than 993s. Altough many people likes to say that aircooled models where more "manual" worked, the true is that they shared the line and building methodology (with the obvious differences due different car's design). During the first year of 996 production, the 993 was on production too so you can find pictures of both models on the same line.
^^^ Also remember that the the 986 Boxter was in production in '97 and the 996 shared many of the same parts...I'm sure there are a few very early 996's bouncing around out there (late '97 early '98 production?)... We won't know for many years until 996's become collectible "barn finds"... Don't hold your breath though - you'll turn blue and die
The thing is not about the first 996 having any difference (or special thing) with the subsequent year models. They were build all on the same production line... that was the same used by the 993 since 1995.
It seems that only 14 units were delivered in 1997 and all of them where shipped to Brazil (??)
For the 996 model (Mk1 and MK2), total units produced in 8 years were 175.262 units, making the production per year around 21.900 units (if you include 1997 the number would be even lower)
For the 964 and 993 3.2, total units produced in 8 years were 122.385 units, making the production per year around 15.300 units.
We can find exclusivity in other factors (aircooled, etc)... but not in the "limited" number of units or construction methods...
That's an early one for sure. I don't know that there's a direct correlation between VIN # and engine number sequence. For example I have a 2/98 build date - 62091 is the VIN but the engine number is 5023.
It's true that there doesn't seem to be a direct correlation between engine number and vin. The vin numbers had variations too, I assume based on the market the car was going to, different body types, etc.
3/98 here I thought I had an early car.. now I'm jealous..lol
VIN 621137, .. but she is rolling quickly up on 184k on the original 7088 engine number. So strange.. does anyone else see the Sonnen Porsche banner ^^^^^ that is where she was ordered thru, internet sale. No mods but LSD.
Per Adrien Streather, 996 The Essential Companion; the 993 and the 996 were built on the same assembly line, along side the 986. Book is on my desk, pages 15-18, page 18 picture caption says it all :-) My car is a 2/98 production, W designation and early engine serial number. Been researching the crap out of it. Wife and kids asked me if I was studying for a test, LOL. Been reading it and flipping through for past 3 days. Fascinating! Definitely intrigued by my early build. The shared production and early parts bin commonality. When my father bought his 1984 Carrera in early production, by 1985 Porsche had made 154 production changes in that year. Basically trying to stay afloat, design improvements and supplier changes. The 996 saved Porsche financially and the bad rap for our water cooled 911 is unfair - I am sure we all agree. And by golly, Porsche designed it to be an improvement in 100's of ways and it certainly is! The earlier the production the better, until you get to the 3.6
Per Adrien Streather, 996 The Essential Companion; the 993 and the 996 were built on the same assembly line, along side the 986. Book is on my desk, pages 15-18, page 18 picture caption says it all :-) My car is a 2/98 production, W designation and early engine serial number. Been researching the crap out of it. Wife and kids asked me if I was studying for a test, LOL. Been reading it and flipping through for past 3 days. Fascinating! Definitely intrigued by my early build. The shared production and early parts bin commonality. When my father bought his 1984 Carrera in early production, by 1985 Porsche had made 154 production changes in that year. Basically trying to stay afloat, design improvements and supplier changes. The 996 saved Porsche financially and the bad rap for our water cooled 911 is unfair - I am sure we all agree. And by golly, Porsche designed it to be an improvement in 100's of ways and it certainly is! The earlier the production the better, until you get to the 3.6
Interesting research and history of the 996, and what do you mean, "...until you get to the 3.6?" /exthree
^^^^ just meant you have new desires and options with the 3.6. Porsche was constantly looking at improvements and success. Very customer driven and by the time the 3.6 rolled out, a lot more options and configurations were available. Most people buying the later cars, in my opinion, want those options and perceived upgrade to the 3.6.
^^^^ just meant you have new desires and options with the 3.6. Porsche was constantly looking at improvements and success. Very customer driven and by the time the 3.6 rolled out, a lot more options and configurations were available. Most people buying the later cars, in my opinion, want those options and perceived upgrade to the 3.6.
Thank you, and as you can see I have a 2004 C2 Cab with the 3.6 engine. I appreciate your considered posts and responses. /X3
11-20-2018, 09:21 AM
