Porsche – 996 Turbo Coupe – 2001

TECHNICAL & MECHANICAL CONDITION: This Porsche 911 996 Turbo is powered by the renowned 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged Mezger flat-six engine, producing 420 PS, combined with the desirable 6-speed manual gearbox and Porsche’s permanent four-wheel-drive system. The so-called Mezger engine is one of the most respected Porsche engines of the modern era. Its design is derived from Porsche’s motorsport engines and is fundamentally different from the naturally aspirated M96 engines used in the regular 996 Carrera models. The Turbo engine uses a separate crankcase design and does not use the same IMS-bearing construction that is often associated with the naturally aspirated 996. The Mezger engine was developed with high-performance and motorsport use in mind and is known for its strong construction, dry-sump lubrication system and ability to handle high power outputs. Closely related versions of this engine were also used in the Porsche 996 GT3 and in Porsche’s racing programmes. In the 996 Turbo, the 3.6-litre Mezger engine is fitted with twin turbochargers and intercoolers and produces 420 PS and 560 Nm of torque. Combined with the 6-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive, this gives the car very strong performance while still making it suitable for regular road use and longer journeys.... lees verder bij Catawiki