Two decades later, the furor around the 996’s introduction still feels like a blur. Long slandered as the worst of eight generations of 911, too often by people who’ve never sat in one, the 996 is, in ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Now in its eighth generation, the 911 series has undergone a transformation that’s entailed—among other refinements—vastly increased output over the years. But the air-cooled, normally aspirated ...

This video takes a practical look at the Porsche 996 Turbo and why it still appeals to many drivers today. It covers ...

Part 1 of this Porsche 911 (996 generation) series focuses on driving and exploring a curated selection of one of the most debated 911 generations. From Carrera to Turbo, each model showcases its ...

The 996 generation of Porsche's legendary 911 model has had (and continues to) its fair share of critiques. Think of it as one more confirmation the German manufacturer received that the best way to ...

The 996 remains controversial to this day, so applying its design language to a modern 911 is a bold choice—but one designer showed it can be done successfully. A designer reimagined a modern 911 with ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...