911 996 model differences and specs

[m5pilot]

Looking into changing from the M5 (too heavy for track driving) to a 996.

However, after much searching on google and forums I'm finding it hard to find the differences between different models and what the actual improvements are.

So what are the differences between:

early 3.4L 996 C2
late 3.6L 996

I know the power difference is 20bhp but what other differences are there? 0-60, 0-100, better brakes? Better suspension? Better build quality?

Are here any known problems with the 3.4 L engine?

Info much appreciated.

[cableguy]

Get hold of a copy of 911 & Porsche World Magazine - issue 153/December 2006, it has a great feature on page 78, 996 Buyers' Guide , everything you need to know about the history and changes made through its lifecycle.

C.

[m5pilot]

Thanks C.

[Koln-RS]

The 3.6 996 (also known as the 996 'facelift') was introduced in late 2001 for the 2002 MY.

It actually incorporated quite a lot of mechanical, chassis, design and quality improvements.

As a result a 3.6 is normally more money (£30k +), but probably worth it.

[DucatiGary]

and once you have a grip on the model changes, then you have to look into the varying options the cars where specced with.

if its a track weapon your after you have to get the sport chassis verion with comes with LSD and the uprated suspension (which aint too stiff to be honest) ohh and a manual car, obviously.