Will a 996 Turbo go up in value?

Will a 996 Turbo go up in value?

Despite the high numbers produced, the Porsche 996 Turbo is likely to go up in value in the future. Amazingly, when you consider the value of other Porsche 911 Turbos, they can still be picked up for well under $60,000 / £40,000.

Is the 996 Turbo a future classic?

This car has clearly been treated well and has lived a pampered life. Despite its age, the Porsche 996 Turbo still offers impressive performance even today. It won’t be many years before the Porsche 996 Turbo is justifiably acknowledged as a true classic.

Is the 996 Turbo a supercar?

But the 996 version that appeared in 2000 was a different sort of animal. With four-wheel drive, a water-cooled engine, a smooth new bodyshell and radically updated cabin, it was a thoroughly sophisticated, all-weather, all-road supercar. In short, it was the first of the modern 911 supercars.

How reliable is the 996 Turbo?

The 996 Turbo is stout. Reliable. It’s also still potent by modern standards, with 415 hp available at 6000 rpm (later models with the X50 pack get 450 hp, thanks to larger turbos). First gear is very short, but it’s in the mid-range where the Turbo really shines.

How many Porsche 996 Turbos were made?

In total, roughly 20,500 Porsche 996 Turbos were built (not counting the Turbo S models here).

Is the 996 Turbo AWD?

Originally, the 996 Turbo developed 420 hp and 416 lb-ft. And, in addition to a 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic, all 996 Turbos came with all-wheel drive.

Does 996 Turbo have IMS failure?

Most models of the 996 generation of the Porsche 911 (excluding GT3 / GT3 RS / GT2 & Turbo models) sports car were afflicted with a vulnerability in the intermediate shaft (IMS) that drove their engines’ camshafts. Failure of the ball bearing within the IMS leads to varying degrees of engine failure.

Is Porsche 996 a classic?

Most Porsche drivers are traditionalists. Just as in 1964 when many loyal 356 drivers found the first 911 a difficult departure from what they knew, the water-cooled Porsche 996 in 1997 was met with shock – but it’s now sought after as a classic Porsche.

How fast is a Porsche 996 Turbo?

General performance

Top speed	307 kph (191 mph)
Est. max acceleration	0.73 g (7 m/s²)
18m slalom	68.6 kph (42.6 mph)
36m slalom	128.3 kph (79.7 mph)
Est. emissions	268 g/km