RSA333

I am considering buying a 2001 996 turbo, but live up on a hill with a very steep driveway. Does anyone out there know what the ground clearance is on this car?

Thanks in advance

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93 911 Turbo S2
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ebaker

The problem for most is the front spoiler that is located far in front of the front axle centerline. At stock ride height the spoiler is 6 1/4" off the ground. It will scrape on an average driveway incline unless you approach at an angle.

Turbo Ron

You can put the c4s spoiler on the twin turbo. That will give you additional clearance.

GreggT

You will need to re-order you priorities before you aquire this car
Many of us have lowered the OE set-up significantly (after changing our driveways, or finding new creative ways to get to our garages

Seriously, that nose of the Turbo is way out there........you can help your situation slightly by getting rid of the OE chin spoiler...possibly going to a C4s or other. Then adopt some new driving techniques (unweight suspension just before the wheels hit, and always hit the inclines at a healthy angle).

It's all do-able.

Good luck.

mwilsontvr

Front spoilers are supposed to be expendable.

Just read Carroll Smith or Mark Donohue on the subject.

So just let it scrape and enjoy the car.

Michael Wilson

KSA Turbo

dont worry. the car is worth it all