In the year 2004 Porsche 996 replaced the ruler came to 997-e, submitted in July. 997 got a baseline profile of the 996 (lowering the car's drag coefficient to 0.28), but with the outlines of the Porsche 993. In addition, new front end of the car resembles the older generation traditional "eyes" beetle headlights, Interior has also been redesigned using strict lines of previous generations, with unique and modern look. From 996 997 inherited less than one third of new parts, with technical indicators have remained very close to the previous generation. Originally presented two versions of x-997-zadneprivodnye Carrera and Carrera s. Main Carrera produced 325 PS (239 kW) as its consumer models 6-cylinder 3.6 l engine with a more powerful 3.8 l Carrera S (also consumer 6-cylinder) engine-355 PS (261 kW). In addition to the more powerful Carrera S also went 19-inch "Lobster fork" wheels, more powerful and larger brakes, a sport suspension is compatible with PASM (Porsche active suspension management) which allows for an adjustment of the suspension, Xenon headlights and a sports steering wheel.