However, contrary to popular belief they do not share front bumpers. The early 986 and 996 share a couple of body parts, including those beautiful runny eggs which were inspired by the glorious 911 GT1. Next time you see a 911 GT3 ripping around town, thank Toyota.
Toyota was brought in to advise Porsche on how to engineer and produce cars more efficiently. But that’s what we’re here for: helping you find and maintain your very own little mid-engine Teutonic beast! Pictures Though, this also means that examples of all conditions, including those with less-than-ideal mechanicals, are out there. that they’re widely available and still have a very healthy aftermarket. Luckily, the Baden-Württemberg brand sold so many Boxsters in the U.S. They’ve also been a fixture at autocross events since they debuted on dealer lots. The Boxster is beloved by enthusiasts of all walks of life, from those who want to just casually cruise around on a Sunday, to serious club racers looking for a sturdy spec race car with a sturdy amount of competition to match. It was also the beginning of Porsche’s parts-sharing engineering, so there’s some interchangeable fun between it and its faster, more muscular cousin the 996 911. Widely known as the car that saved Porsche, the 986 was well-received across the board as a fun, engaging, mid-engine, convertible sports car. General Reliability and Ownership Costs.If you’re looking for something specific, hit command/control-F, type one of these terms, and your browser should bring you straight in. There’s a lot of info packed into this Bible. We also have to explicitly state that you should work on your own car and follow our advice at your own risk.) Contents
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