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Rear axle

The multi-link rear axle used in the 911 Carrera (993) served as the basis for the further development in the new 911 Carrera (996). Important considerations here were to achieve further weight reduction while preserving the familiar good vehicle dynamic properties. The longer wheel base offered additional potential for improvements in driving comfort and handling.

The wheel suspension consists of five aluminum control arms, of which the two upper control arms are aluminum forgings.

Gas-filled shock absorbers in standard or sports version.

Fig 1: Overview Of Rear Axle And Rack-And-Pinion Steering Gear
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