996 'Carrera Performance Kit'

I've just received a 'Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche, who were offering this for free to members at the Boxter and Beyond meeting at Silverstone. The last item on the list of Optional Equipment which was ordered on the build states 'Carrera Performance Kit' What did this kit consist of? The Sports Exhaust is listed separately.

I believe that is the X51 power upgrade kit. It includes a number of performance upgrades increasing the BHP of the car

It should state this under the bonnet,look at the label for the x51 option or get your opc to check for you Paul

Dont want to change the subject, just wondered what the certificate lists i have also requested for one which has not turned up yet and i guess may take sometime as there must be a demand on them as they are doing them for free to PCGB 996 members as well. Phil

It list the following: Chassis number Model year/type Engine number/type Transmission number/type Production completion date Date of registration Selling Porsche centre Exterior paint colour/code Interior material/colours Optional equipment All as the car was originally sold. Got mine today.....made me chuckle as it's obviously a super rare 996 as it was manufactured and registered in 1986 apparently! (an amended certificate is on the way). Quite nice to confirm all the data I had amassed already (and confirms everything on the car is original)....

Hi, not sure if the Performance Kit is the same as the Powerkit mentioned in these brochures: https://www.porscheclubgb.com/legacy/clientftp/Register/996/faq_tequipment_2000.pdf https://www.porscheclubgb.com/legacy/clientftp/Register/996/faq_tequipment_2003.pdf Maybe Richard could confirm?

Thanks for the info, i hope mine comes soon as well, nice to have it witht he records. Phil

I'm not sure either, as the X51 kit is usually referred to as the Powerkit. As Paul says, check to see if iy has X51 (or IX51) on the VIL under the bonnet or in the Maintenance Booklet. If you email me the VIN number I could look it up for you.

Thanks everyone for the info which is great news as I have now looked at the label and can confirm it is indeed X51. so if anyone else gets a Certificate of Authenticity which mentions 'Carrera Performace Kit' they should really look for the 'Powerkit' upgrade i.e. X51. I forgot to mention that the car is a 2003 C4S

Lucky lad! It was an expensive option (c£7500 iirc). A real bonus find!

Ian - you should get your forum status updated if you are a PCGB member. Contact one of the admins with your membership number, and they should be able to sort it out. This will give you access to the members-only sections of the forum.