Description
By: Adrian Streather . ( REVISED SECOND EDITION)
The complete practical guide to the Porsche 996, with a foreword by Jurgen Barth. This book is the fourth to continue the tradition established by Adrian Streather's earlier Porsche 911 books, which cover the 964, Super Carrera and 993 respectively.
Everything a 996 owner really needs to know, plus a huge amount of useful information, is contained within the covers of this book, in which every known model and version is described in detail.
With over 1500 photos and extensive appendices, this fact-packed book is an absolute MUST for any 996 owner or would-be owner.
Features include:
• Complete historical review of the entire 996 series • How to identify and authenticate a 996 • What to look for when purchasing • How to service the 996 • Engine, engine management and cooling systems descriptions • Transmission, running gear, traction enhancement, wheel and tyre coverage • Complete explanation of all installed electronic systems • How to troubleshoot and repair the 996 • How to improve engine performance, aerodynamics and handling of the 996 • A complete review of the most successful 911 on the race track • 656 pages • Over 1500 illustrations.
Models covered include:
- 996 Carrera
- 996 Carrera 4
- 996 GT-3
- 996 Turbo
- 996 GT-2
- 996 Targa
All the special versions of the 996 series including the Anniversary models, the Carrera S, 4S wide body models and the Turbo cabriolets. All racing versions of the 996 including the 996 GT-3-Cup, 996 GT-3R, RS and RSR.
