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996 Turbo / GT2Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2004 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2. Sponsored By Vivid Racing
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The 911 Turbo uses an all-wheel drive system based on a viscous multi-plate clutch located directly behind the front differential. Weighing only 120 pounds (54 kg), the all-wheel drive system in the 911 Turbo qualifies as one of the lightest such systems in the industry.
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The 911 Turbo uses an all-wheel drive system based on a viscous multi-plate clutch located directly behind the front differential. Weighing only 120 pounds (54 kg), the all-wheel drive system in the 911 Turbo qualifies as one of the lightest such systems in the industry.
Since I've been having trouble with the panel coming loose (after performing the rear wiper removal/plug), I decided to take it out of the car and weigh it. I used a digital food scale so the accuracy of the scale is good, but had to balance the part since it was so large and difficult to place on the scale.
Anyway, the interior panel for the rear wiper plus the bulky foam padding that goes behind it weighed in at 2 pounds, 2 ounces on my digital food scale.
Last edited by Steve Theodore; 10-09-2009 at 10:26 AM.
The driveshaft, front dif, and 2 front axles weigh 70lbs. Not sure where they get the 120lbs from. They've been weighed here many times.
maybe all the odds and ends that go with it, that don't get removed? If you have a car that is not designed for awd, there will be much more different than the pieces you mentioned right?
The difference in weight between the 996 carrera and Carrera 4 is 132lbs. Seems like there is other stuff included with the parts, that we do not take off.
So in the end, the total system may be 120 lbs, but the part that you remove to convert to rwd is only 70 lbs and that would make sense.
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That was my initial thought, but because i have no idea what i'm talking about, I didn't want to suggest it and offend those who do know what they're doing.
Either way, just thought i would post the excerpt and put it out there. If I ever do take mine off, it will be for the fun of RWD, not about the weight...so that aspect is irrelevant to me given my use of the car.
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2003 Turbo. Professionally modified by Prototech: larger Garrett double ball bearing turbos, ECU map, 5 bar fuel regulator & custom rear spoiler for forced air induction. F/R K40 radar, Tubi exhaust, sport shifter, champion rims, racing suspension, Michelin Pilot Sport Ps2 tires, Apline voice activated NAV w/amp. dyno'd at 625 in 2005, per Gary Hart.
maybe all the odds and ends that go with it, that don't get removed? If you have a car that is not designed for awd, there will be much more different than the pieces you mentioned right?
The difference in weight between the 996 carrera and Carrera 4 is 132lbs. Seems like there is other stuff included with the parts, that we do not take off.
So in the end, the total system may be 120 lbs, but the part that you remove to convert to rwd is only 70 lbs and that would make sense.
Very well could be? I would LOVE to know what is still there, if anything? I weighed the Diff, driveshaft, 2 front axles, and a handful of nuts and bolts. EVERYTHING I removed totalled 70lbs. The only thing I put back in, was the stub axles, which need to be there regardless? Maybe the part of the frame that supports the rear of the Diff isn't there on 2wd cars? I can't see there being another 50lbs under there somewhere...?
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Anyone weight a GT3 front suspension knuckle/upright/spindle compared to the 996TT unit? Could be a huge size difference in those components. Of course, they're aluminum and would not equal 50#, but just something else to think about...
Comparing the weight of the standard narrow body carrera and the C4S is like comparing two different models of car all together. Remember, there's several inches of additional material in the widebody that easily could make up that addition weight.
Between the C4 and the 996TT, I could see a huge gap due to the weight of the turbos, components, plumbing, intercoolers...Easily the amount discussed above. Those turbos alone are heady...
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