{"id":7970,"date":"2024-06-13T14:56:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T13:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7970"},"modified":"2025-03-20T09:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T09:35:23","slug":"the-porsche-996-water-cooled-and-future-focused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/the-porsche-996-water-cooled-and-future-focused\/","title":{"rendered":"The Porsche 996: Water-cooled and Future-focused."},"content":{"rendered":"

The Porsche 996 was like no other Porsche 911 before it and this level of innovation will probably never be repeated. Created from scratch to meet the demands of the new millennium, it had a new body, interior, and that pesky water-cooled engine. A dedicated Millenium special, manufactured in 2000, was capped at 911 units only. Got one? Read this. \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Lights? Fantastic! <\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the many innovations unique to the 996 was the addition of funky new style headlamps, introduced in 2002 to differentiate the 996 Carrera from the humble Boxster. The \u2018fried egg\u2019 were a nod to the Porsche 1997 incarnation of the 911 GT1 race car.<\/p>\n

If yours need replacing and you\u2019re driving a right-hooker, these clear light replacement kits<\/a> include two adjustable headlamps, infills, red rear lamps and side lights.<\/p>\n

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Looking to upgrade from old school amber headlamps to the more modern clear headlamps? These kits<\/a> include headlamps, infill corners and the HID XENON plug in kit. Choose from Porsche Original components, OE Match classic or a package deal. It\u2019s all good.<\/p>\n

In an election year, the narrative is all about left and right. For Porsche 996 drivers, it\u2019s important that people know which way you\u2019re headed. Our range of seven genuine Porsche parts are the perfect products for those looking to replace or upgrade their indicator assembly<\/a>, including the move to LED replacements.<\/p>\n

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Fun fact!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Porsche 996 appears in the 2006 Pixar film, Cars, as Sally Carrera. The animators, modelers and sound crews used real 911s to ensure Sally looked and moved like the real thing. With a heritage like that, you\u2019ll want everyone to know that your rolling a bona fide<\/em> screen star.<\/p>\n

Make sure your \u2018badge of honour\u2019 is loud and proud by choosing from our range of Porsche bonnet, boot, and chassis badges and plates<\/a>. If you need a sticker rather than something more substantial, we can help with that, too<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Another key differentiator of the Porsche 996 was the introduction of Carbon fibre-reinforced silicon carbide (C\/SiC)\u00a0composite ceramic brakes\u00a0(PCCB)\u00a0as a standard option rather than optional extra. A true innovation at the time, they were specific to the brake pads and discs of high-performance roadsters.<\/p>\n

However, these cars take a lot of stopping and it\u2019s not an area where the Porsche 996 driver can compromise any more than those piloting Veyrons, Corvettes or Lambos. So, don\u2019t. Talk to us about our brake caliper overhaul kits, which include cap, ventilation valve, pan-head screw, bolt, expanding spring, securing clip, protection caps, and connecting lines. Whether you need front<\/a> or back<\/a>, we have you covered.<\/p>\n\"BRAKE<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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