Proof That The 996 Porsche 911 Is Just As Good As Any Other Porsche
Why The 996 Is Not The Worst 911, And Why It’s Probably Your Best Option The “don’t judge a book by its cover” saying has been used on the 996 since the first journalist drove one in ‘96, so I will say “don’t knock it ‘til you try it.” A 996 Porsche is not a bad egg just because its headlights look like they came from a chicken, in fact, it is a wonderful time machine to the ‘90s. The simplicity that owned this generation is encapsulated within the 996 perfectly. The base 3.4 Liter engine made 296 hp and only had to carry around the 996s 2,900-lb body. That’s like if th...