When did the Porsche Carrera come out?
1964
After the 356 came a true legend among modern automobiles, the Porsche 911. Ahead of its time when introduced in 1964, the rear-engine 911 evolved over three decades when Porsche introduced a completely new 911 Carrera for 1999.
Is 1999 Porsche 911 a good car?
Very reliable, plenty of power, great handling A Very Fun car to own. the 1999 911 doesn’t have the IMS bearing failure that the newer models had from 2000 to 2006 because Porsche changed over using a single smaller IMS bearing that sometimes failed, the 1999 has a dual row (two bearing set).
Is the Porsche Carrera’s a no cost car?
Porsche’s decision to offer the base Carrera only with the eight-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission is rather odd though, as a seven-speed manual is a no-cost option in the Carrera S.
When was the Porsche 911 Carrera 991 made?
The 911 Carrera 991 was launched in 2012 model year and production of the 991 generation only recently ended on December 20, 2019. With more than 233,000 units produced over a seven-year period, there are some excellent used examples to be found, in what was the seventh generation of the 50-year development of the 911 platform.
Is the Porsche 992 Carrera an entry level car?
There’s nothing ‘entry-level’ about the way the 992 Carrera drives, featuring the sort of almost flawless and engaging driving character you’ve come to expect from a modern 911. The rear-engine layout has been developed to the nth degree by Porsche, retaining the character of its core sports car but leaving aside most annoying traits.
What kind of car is the Porsche Carrera GTZ?
In 2013, Zagato introduced the Porsche Carrera GTZ based on the Porsche Carrera GT. Commissioned by a Swiss Porsche collector and former racing driver, it has a modified carbon fiber body which is more aerodynamic. The car has the same technical specification as the Porsche Carrera GT.
How often does a Porsche 911 Carrera 991 get sold?
Early cars with varying mileage are available, however, Porsche averages sales of approx. 9000 new 911 models a year in the USA, so there is never an overabundance of used cars to choose from. How Do You Tell A Good 991 From A Bad One?
How much does it cost to maintain a Porsche Carrera?
During the Porsche’s 40,000 miles with us, we spent $1025 on scheduled maintenance, $960 on snow tires, and $842 on replacement summer tires. That’s easily two to three times what most long-termers have cost us. On the other hand, this latest-generation 911 cost about $250 less to maintain than our last long-term air-cooled 911 Carrera (July 1996).
When was the last Porsche 911 Carrera air cooled?
On the other hand, this latest-generation 911 cost about $250 less to maintain than our last long-term air-cooled 911 Carrera (July 1996). Still, in exchange for these expensive maintenance costs, this latest 911 delivers a unique blend of stunning performance and everyday practicality and reliability.
Is the 991 Carrera a 4 wheel drive car?
Our choice is the first-generation 991 Carrera 4 GTS with manual transmission. This is going to be the last flat 6, normally aspirated engine, 4-wheel drive, manual transmission 911 Carrera you’ll ever going to see. It’s essentially the final hurrah to the 7 generations and 50 years of standard Carrera design.