Porsche 996 (1998)

Model Detail

Brand: Maisto
Scale: 1:24
Colour: Blue
Features: Opening Doors, Hood; Adjustable Front Wheels; Workable Steering with Independent spring suspension for wheels

Car Information and Specifications

In 1998 the new Porsche 911, also known as the 996 was introduced. This car had the very important mission of rescuing Porsche as a independent car-manufacturer. For now that seems to be working as Porsche is doing well.

This new 911 is the first in 34 years that is so new compared with the previous models. First all of the bodywork is complete new. As is the interior and the suspension. The headlights, like a lot of other components are shared with the boxster, but Porsche implies they were designed for the 911, and then used for the boxster.The typical curved flanks have made way for a smooth new look. Door handles are now flush fitted. Even the so much loved air-cooled engine, was after 34 years replaced by a water-cooled one for environmental reasons. The overall length of the car has increased by 185mm and width has increased by 30mm.

The 996 is a totally redesigned 911 in every aspect, about the only thing that looks almost the same, is the 996's body. The 996 is the first so-called 911 ever to have a water cooled engine. Even when the whole engine has been completely redesigned, it still gives out the same growl as it's predecessors. The 996 is much easier to handle due to the genius multilink suspension system.