Celebrations as the 996 turns 25

Multiple events around the world mark a quarter of a century of water-cooled 911s

Enthusiasts have been celebrating the Porsche 996’s 25th anniversary with a number of special events. In the UK, 9WERKS hosted a special weekend of 996 celebrations on 14-15 May, kicking things off on the Saturday with a virtual roundtable chat between 9WERKS members and 996 designer Pinky Lai. Then, on the Sunday, enthusiasts gathered near the seaside to celebrate the first water-cooled 911 as part of a special ‘Fried Eggs Anniversary’ Cars & Coffee, complete with 90s-themed entertainment.

The ‘Fried Eggs’ Cars & Coffee platform dedicated to 996s was founded by Total 911 editor Lee Sibley in 2017 and has proved a popular outlet for owners and admirers of the first water-cooled Porsche 911.

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles a similarly named ‘Fried Eggs’ weekend took place at the start of May, featuring drive-outs and static displays. Total

911 hopes to bring you highlights of the 9WERKS chat with Pinky Lai in an upcoming issue of the magazine.