SKooT1027

Why does the badge on some 996's say '911' and others say 'Carrera'. Aren't they the same thing? Is it an aftermarket change or what?

Barn996

The 40th edition says 911, but anyone can remove the Carrera badge and replace it with the 911 badge. I think they are one and the same, and to me they are both acceptable to display on the rear end of a 996.

SKooT1027

Ooh okay. That makes sense. I figured it was for some real reason, just couldnt figure it out

gota911

911 is the model or type of Porsche.

Carrera, Targa, Turbo, GT3, GT2 are different versions of the 911, like variations on a theme.

Then the 2 or 4 wheel drive and/or the base versus the "S" models offer additional derivatives of some of the versions.

SKooT1027

I understand all of that. But I was asking in regards to the actual, physical badge on the back of (what I assume to be) carrera 2's (not c2s, plural of c2). On occasion it says '911' instead of 'carrera'

gota911

Oh, my mistake! In that case, Barn's answer applies.

ejdoherty911

All Carreras are 911s but not all 911s are Carreras.

redridge

To be technical, the Millenium and the 40th Ann are the only 996 that came in 911 badges from the factory. The others 911 badges are all mods...

Edgy01

Some people feel like they have to change the junk on their decklids...

LiveNupe

A Porsche salesman once told me the 911 badge was a no-cost option for non-40th anniversary C2 cars.