SUPERSONIC; Supercharged 996 makes turbo-type power, but that's not its only advantage.(Special Report)
AutoWeek, October, 2005
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Byline: RICHARD S. CHANG How about this as an argument for supercharging a Porsche 996 Carrera: You get the power of a 996 Turbo without all the weight. Enticed? Good. Read on. First, some numbers. A 911 Turbo weighs 3395 pounds and puts out a max of 415 hp at 6000 rpm. A stock 911 Carrera comes in at 2910 pounds, and this 2001 Carrera came with 300 hp from the factory.
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That's a difference of 115 hp, which can be closed with an Evolution Motorsports supercharger kit. Weighing in around 60 pounds, it also allows the Carrera to keep its fighting trim. "The supercharger kit ...
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