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There is another thread on the forum which shows teh results of Autocar's test of teh new 996, back in 1998
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Hello,
I have just bought a 1998 996 3.4 Tiptronic. It seems a really nice car and all that but one thing is slightly puzzling me: the seller led me to believe it's top speed to be 175 mph and various internet pages back this up somewhat yet the Porsche driver's manual that came with it states its' top speed as 146 mph. Am I missing something?
Now, I probably won't be going over 120 or so anyway but what's the real world story anyone - just out of interest?
Thanks, Dave
I do not think the 146 figure is correct
More like this (included all things I could find)
Fuel Consumption (Urban) 15.2 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 32.1 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 22.8 mpg
0-62mph 5.7 seconds
Top Speed 174 mph
Engine Size 3387 cc
Cylinders 6
Number of Valves 24 V
Engine Power 300 bhp
Not sure if the figures are 100% but the top speed should be nearer to the 170 rather than the 150 mark
Hey nice photo Mr Wattie!
Thanks for your replies. I only got the car this morning but feel that it has 'some go' compared to my Elise and (dearly departed) 916 Ducati but I just thought it was odd that the only document stating less than 170 mph (146 in fact!) was the official Porsche drivers handbook?
Whatever, no big deal - it's a fine beast whether it does 146 or whatever. We have owned a few 'cult' vehicles before (the current boss of the lot is our much loved Mazda Bongo!) and it will be interesting to see how our first Porsche experience goes. The car itself feels lovely. I used to race karts when younger and have had an Elise for nearly ten years (vaguely similar if you know what I mean, skittery, bumpy, unrefined, etc but fun). The Porsche by comparison feels very solid and planted. Brakes very strong, power delivery yet to get used to.
I did a little research before purschase and the volatile and diverse nature of 996 values is quite something. We seem to have bought at the lower end (currently!) and it's nice that a peasant like me can get hold of something so fine - never thought I'd make it!
Anyhow, thanks for your help - it's a fine forum you guys have
i dont think even the first 2.5 litre boxster did under 150mph!
No 996 911 does under 170
your log book isnt for some USA version, with a restricter on is it?
There is another thread on the forum which shows teh results of Autocar's test of teh new 996, back in 1998
They recorded 174mph and 0-60 4.6 seconds...!
The early cars are of course lighter than the later ones...
Porsche, like Mercedes, are famous for down playing the speeds etc.
I have had my 2001 3.4 Carrera 4 Tiptronic S pinned at an indicated 175mph and 6200rpm ,and still climbing (albeit very slowly), on the autobahn down into Cologne. Sounds fantastic! and uttelry planted on the road.
The return journey at 25mph and on top of 3 inches of snow is a story for another day.
If I recall correctly my handbook states 182mph as the max - will verify when at home, but in any event 170+ is certainly within range.
Interestingly, all non sattelite speedos overread slightly, due to the nature of the beast (2 magnets, one on each side), therefore its very useful having sat nav to verify, as this is totally accurate.
When i was doing 150mph on the speedo, i was actually doing 143mpg on the sat nav...
