Pinky Lai EXCLUSIVE: design secrets of the Porsche 996

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Pinky Lai EXCLUSIVE: design secrets of the Porsche 996

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Regular watchers will know it is the 996-generation Porsche 911 that features most on my channel, for the simple reason it is the 911 I own. I've covered many aspects of 996 Carrera ownership to date, from buying the right car, to looking after the bodywork, replacing the exhaust, or upgrading its chassis.
However, this video is arguably the most important to date: in an exclusive for KZfaq, Pinky Lai, designer of the Porsche 996, joins me for a lengthy conversation about life at Porsche before, during, and after the 996's release. Pinky's honesty and humility is evident as he opens up about what life was like at Porsche in the 1990s, how important it was to get the water-cooled 996 right in order to save the company, and how it's viewed today, 20 years on, as a modern classic.
This video interview was done and recorded via Zoom, so while the quality overall is good for something recorded over the internet, you do have to bear this in mind when watching. This is a conversation worth hearing though - far longer than my usual 9-minute, 11-second videos, I hope fellow 996 enthusiasts, like me, will be poring over every word Mr Lai says.
I hope you enjoy the chat.

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@pervertt 4 жыл бұрын

Uninformed people often say that Porsche designers are lazy because a new Porsche often looks very similar to the outgoing model. Pinky Lai has just confirmed my suspicion that Porsche designers have to work a lot harder because they have to introduce identifiable changes while sticking to a long established design language. This interview is fascinating in that it reveals that designers do not work in isolation in their studios; they have to address real world issues like aerodynamics, thermodynamics, lap times and even bean counting. Thank you for giving Pinky space to talk at his own pace; the interview was both respectful and revealing.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. A guy like Pinky deserves a lot more of the airwaves than he has currently enjoyed to date!

@modernworldiscrap 4 жыл бұрын

That man designed the e36 and 996, two very controversial models! Today they represents the 90's vibes. Elegant and functional, analog and raw. Thank you Pinky Lai!

@romulus_ 2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised to find out that I've had two cars designed by one guy. E36 and a 987.2 Cayman S.

@alex329 3 жыл бұрын

I actually love the 996.1 headlight design, the design came 20 years early. If I am looking at that headlight today in 2020, it's absolutely beautiful. As a 911 car designer, it's so easy just to copy and change a little bit from the predecessor. Only a true revolutionary designer who has a vision dare to have any significant visual change on the 911. The Fried Eggs are actually making the front bumper a much cleaner look apart from merely being more economical to produce. As Pinky said, It's sad to see the new 911 just getting bigger and higher horsepower.

@GT380man 4 ай бұрын

The current 992 platform is too big for my tastes. I’ve tested a GTS and though it’s an incredible car, it’s too large, too heavy, too powerful and too fast for ordinary situations. Also, I would like a manual. So I, now looking at low mileage 996 examples. They look “dinky” and so right to my eyes. I’ve not driven one yet.

@jojojoman78 4 жыл бұрын

My first ride in a Porsche was in 2003 in a 996 turbo going 300 on the Autobahn. I was 10 back then. 17 years later its still my dream car :)

@peterkroyer8801 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Pinky et al, what a great interview! And, as a 996 owner for 20 years now, I am still proud to drive exactly this 911. Not "only" that it saved Porsche, in my opinon it is a masterpiece of design as such. Just beautiful in every detail. Forget the fuzz about the headlights, they are stunning... and I mean the first version of it but with the non-orange blinkers. Everybody, look at the convex/concave curves of the headlights and the convex/convace fissure of the trunk front ("s-punch"). How this goes together is terrific and the back including moving grill and small edge is stunning. Enough said. 996 forever! Thank you and stay healthy!

@phillyfan70 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interview. Very interesting to hear the background about the design ideas. As a 996.2 owner and having read some about the design process it was so much better to hear from the designer himself. Loved the part about each newer generation losing some of the original feel. The 996 is becoming more connected to the original driving experience of the 911 with each subsequent generation. If you can't get past the headlamps, then you're missing out on something special.

@laipii1 4 жыл бұрын

Talking about the 996 headlamp. No one can really blame that, being an important part of the whole visual impact, "the fried egg" is actually not bad in saving the company!

@mroz747 3 жыл бұрын

@@laipii1 IS there a possibilty to see somewhere the other 996 projects out od which your model was chosen???

@GarthLovesTRAVEL 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like Pinky clearly enjoyed talking about the development of the 996 and how revolutionary it was at the time. I think him and the team really did a great job leaving a legacy at Porsche and one that lives to this day!, "the most BANG for the buck". That legend still stands true today with the 996 prices. Porsche is once again at a revolutionary period with the advent of electrification into the 911. Great video lee

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and yes, "bang for the buck" is a good synopsis of the 996's repertoire.

@normsallitt2753 3 жыл бұрын

BRAVO! As a 996 Turbo owner, I honestly can't express my appreciation for this video. If you ever speak with Pinky again, I think we'd all love to know what his personal car is and which Porsche's he's actually owned.

@pye007 4 жыл бұрын

My hero. I have been driving 996 turbo for the last 7 yrs. Beautiful design, classic, esp the headlights!

@rodanone4895 6 ай бұрын

this is an amazing interview. thank you! I'm a 9x6 freak. 2001 C4, 2003 base with an LN 3.9L rebuild (beast), 2003 turbo in speed yellow with aero kit, 2004 986 S. new cars suck. I'll run 996s until i can't get parts. you still drive the car. and when the turbo decides to flash the yellow lights... you're thankful 😁. Pinky, you created a LEGEND.

@robertyoung88 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great interview to hear the actual designer to talk about the inside scoop of designing a 996. As a 996 turbo fan, like to say kudos to Pinky Lai of rewriting the 911 history. Also kudos to you for the interview.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

@TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 996.1 C4 Aerokit and owned a 986 2.5, both great cars. The following generations did better them in many ways, but there's a charm to the 996 in the way there's a charm to the earlier air cooled stuff, eventually people looking for a more analogue experience will realise the 996 offers a much more connected, vintage and analogue driving experience than it's successors do. Great cars.

@johnbris5 4 жыл бұрын

What a scoop! As a die hard 996 fan- I've had my C4S for almost 17 years now- this was really enlightening. Thx.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed the watch, John.

@michaelschneider- 3 жыл бұрын

@John Bristol .. Extended term ownership has its privilege. .. ‘98 993 Carrera 2S wide body coupe. Ordered new May, 1997. .. Classic Porsche 911 expression the vintage models..... Cheers, Vail, Colorado

@ryanshindler9255 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, Lee! I am an avid Porsche fan, and have been since I was a child when the 996/986 came out. This generation is what sparked my fascination with the brand, and the 996 Turbo was the poster I hung up in my bedroom as a kid! To me, Pinky Lai is a true hero in the automotive design world. Being able to hear his stories of the design process during this intense period at Porsche was incredible. These types of stories are so compelling, and it goes to show how central design is to the entire development process of the vehicle. Pinky pushed for the core essence of the 996 design as we know it to shine throughout the entire development process, and what a story he has. He left the world with a vehicle that forever moved automotive design forward, not to mention the Porsche brand as a whole!

@18echosf 4 жыл бұрын

Lee, what a fantastic interview! Hearing the “reasons” for the design and the internal company forces that also pushed the design, coming directly from the designer was incredible. Maybe, this could become a periodic feature of your channel..........”The Designer Series”, having the actual designers for each of the models being interviewed really would provide incredible background and content. And, of course, now that the 911 is becoming larger and more of a grand touring machine, understanding the designer’s reason for that element would be very interesting. Great job!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks indeed! I'd love to carry out that idea as you suggested. It can be difficult as Porsche itself holds a lot of the cards in regards to access to people. I shall try my very hardest!

@MAXREVS 4 жыл бұрын

@@9WERKSTV Hi there, I take my hat off to you for delivering what the 911 community was looking for. Myself, personally I'm a Porsche Cayman guy, and this morning I had the pleasure of making a livestream with Mr Pinky Lai covering the Porsche Cayman. I hope you don't mind me posting a link to the video here. During our chat, I suspect deep down he's more found of the work he did on the 996 than the 987 Cayman ;-) He's an awesome guy, and deserves the respect of the car community! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9-TZLik06rViYk.html

@hotchalupa 4 жыл бұрын

This interview was so insightful! The design backstory strengthens the 996's market renaissance in recent years.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, great insight from Mr Lai.

@georgest-laurent721 4 жыл бұрын

Underrated channel for the most dedicated 911 game enthusiast on yt.

@Philly5G 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely BRILL Lee and thank you!! This film shows the respect you've earned in the Porsche world that Pinky happily gave you his time 👍🏻 To a casual observer, that could have been an interview with a Ridley Scott or other leading creative figurehead in other fields and the art, engineering, budget and design elements of Pinky's answers could apply equally to cinematic and other massively dynamic, expensive and creative things. On the 996 itself tack, I bought a 996 C4S last year, having test driven a 997 C2S immediately before and then jumped into the 996. I was sold on the C4S by the time we got out of the car park, the whole feel was just sooooo right and felt how I'd always imagined a Porsche would feel, purposeful and pretty raw. I see that now people are talking up the 997 as the next modern classic, but other than the shape of the headlights, my personal view is the 996 is actually the last of the aircooled based design lines, including the largely black interior, which I can well believe may have been originally destined for the 993. Thanks Lee, great channel and your how to buy a 996 video really helped me last year :)

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words, it's comments like yours which make me bother with this channel in the first place. Very pleased the buyer's guide helped last year also, and I hope you enjoy that C4S for a good while yet - they're cracking cars.

@laipii1 4 жыл бұрын

Phil, thanks for the flowers. Ridley´s work has been my inspiration since decades, and I try to be as visionary as he.

@ericl452 4 жыл бұрын

I love my 1999 (March 1998 build) 996. C2 manual coupe. I have owned it over 3 years and have had it at Road Atlanta several times. I think the people who put it down have never driven one. They see pictures with the GT1 headlights and say "It's not a real 911!". The reality is it's a blast to drive. The 997.1 is essentially the same car, including the M96/M97 engine, yet they sell for 15k more. The 996 is a bargain.

@Audidude 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a brilliant insight into the inside workings of Porsche as they had their backs to the wall! "The last bullet", bean counters, cost savings, and a totally new revolutionary design. An interview with the real 911 guy! Thank you so much for this!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Very well said. Thanks for your kind words.

@Airbaja 4 жыл бұрын

Impressive as hell my friend, great interview, you did your homework and were ready with well thought out questions. Highly enlightening most appreciated... I just got my first 911, a 2000, 996 C2 manual with 36,000 miles. I've had a 914 since 77, so my mind is blown with every aspect of this phenomenal machine.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Very pleased you enjoyed the vid!

@roadmantop3769 4 жыл бұрын

I love the 996... It is a top design and will be for all time... it is so 90’s and embodies all things cool at that time. As nice as the proceeding models are, they just don’t have the charm of 996. The packaging is spot on too, small but was the first 911 I sat in that the driving position was on the money ! purists generally equal snobs and they brow beat on us 996 owners... Pinky’s a legend without knowing about him I have 3 cars he was a designer on ... now that’s no coincidence

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Love that! And agree with you, though the driving position doesn't quite work for me… gives me back ache on long journeys!

@roadmantop3769 4 жыл бұрын

That Nine Eleven Guy I deleted the centre console, turbo seats and my car has the lowered padding. Compared to the earlier offset pedals it felt great.... 997 position is better again, but too business for my taste 😂 well done for getting the interview 👏

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

@@roadmantop3769 I may investigate that setup myself! Cheers for the tip.

@pokiou 4 жыл бұрын

I've never had anyone tell me my 996 911 is ugly, other then the old people that own older 911's. So i'm fine with that.

@renis.3774 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. One of the most interesting time spent on KZfaq! 👍

@paulpressland 4 жыл бұрын

Furthered my love of the 996. The down force/real spoiler info is so insightful

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Very glad you enjoyed my friend.

@michaelsiegerYMM 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible interview, I have been looking to finally purchase my first 911 and the 996 is very special for so many reasons. Controversial design perhaps true Porsche definitely!

@michaelsiegerYMM 3 жыл бұрын

As a follow up this video put me on a path to focus my search on the 996. At 51 years old I just bought a 2003 Carrera 4S and I couldn’t be more excited. Thanks again to Pinky and his team. This is truly a special Porsche!

@marcolcorreia 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview. As a 2001 986 Boxster S owner I appreciate the information. It was great how Pinky explained the reason for the headlight design. As some have commented here please bring more interviews. Also this has brought me more love for the 996/986 design.

@fatimaebrahim1797 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that was different times compared to were we are today . The 996 design team saved the brand we love today .Resect!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Very different times indeed!

@modernworldiscrap 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think so... The hippo fat bullshit cayenne done it! The 986 and 996 helped, but never solved the financial problem.

@996ontrack6 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview! Thanks so much. Especially liked hearing about the wind tunnel testing and the retractable spoiler. Love my 996.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@chrissutton927 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Lee. I love my 996. They are a special car

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris! I certainly feel like the 996 has become more special to me after this chat.

@chrissutton927 4 жыл бұрын

It’s no problem. I admire your publication and what you do. If you’re ever in the South Yorkshire area be sure to look me up

@mykevenable8180 4 жыл бұрын

This video is, “a lot of bang for the buck” ! Great job !

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thank you!

@CollectingMotors 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos inspired me to get a 996 C4S as my first 911 and I'll be forever grateful I made the right choice

@Carrera-gp9od 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! Loved every second of the 30:13 Keep it up mate , the best porsche channel by far !

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate those kind words!

@jasongammon2767 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and what a top bloke, a real enthusiast it seems. Pinky really makes a good point about the sculptural design philosophy of the 996 compared to its predecessors. Great interview Lee 👍🏼

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jason!

@brianm2677 4 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely brilliant. Thank you very much for setting that interview up, great idea!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Brian.

@TheRacerRich 3 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that the first two things he discusses is the size and the classic feel. It's exactly why it's my favorite one even though I've driven them all.

@mattbuckley392 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant interview and was so interesting to listen to Mr Lai .... such a clever and charismatic man. To be honest I am considering a 996 having been a 911 fan since the late 70's and this feature has utterly nailed it for me. Listening to the design journey with all of it's complexities and politics, fought through with the shear will power, effort and desire to complete and win with the project ..... Outstanding and fantastic.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Matt - let the search for your 996 begin!

@deanlutgert8292 5 ай бұрын

996 is my favorite Porsche

@benterry2681 3 жыл бұрын

To me the 996 is the last true 911 to the old school philosophy, a true sports car looking to future and evolving. The 997.1 was the beginning of the end for the 911 being a sports car they compromised the aerodynamics by reverting to the round headlights and the body in general all in order to look back to the past, so much so a 997.1 is slower than a 996.2 and the only way they were able to get round this was putting a bigger engine in the S models to compensate, changed the steering rack to give less feedback. the 997.2 onwards just became grand tourers, no longer sports cars. Just look at the forums, the 996 guys talk about their suspension setups, optimal tyres ect while the 991 guys are contemplating if their car has enough leather and if they need deviated stitching.

@davidB997 4 жыл бұрын

Great video actually amazing to hear Pinky’s own words describing the process of how the revolutionary 996 came into being. Thanks Lee for such great content.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure David, thanks for taking a watch.

@henryatkinson1479 3 жыл бұрын

So cool to see this. The only other interview I've seen with him was recorded in 1998 when the car launched (I believe it was on Top Gear iirc).

@9WERKSTV 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Henry!

@henryatkinson1479 3 жыл бұрын

@@9WERKSTV Thanks! Love your work btw. Ive got a 99 996 myself (Im in the us, and its a March 1998 build so the earliest date for NA spec cars), and this vid in particular was really cool to see.

@RicknWRX 4 жыл бұрын

Great job with the interview! Amazing job getting Pinky for an interview. I have a 2005 996.2. This is exactly the video I was looking for. Glad to see the 996 is getting some love verses hated on like I see so much!

@adamlambe3301 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and answers so many questions about the 996 project and decisions made on it. If all 911 "enthusiasts" would watch this maybe they would stop slating the 996 👍

@jmattcarrasco 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating history. Brilliant. Thank you for having Pinky Lai on your show.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for taking the time to watch our conversation.

@sword7786 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. the original 996 is a car I'd love to own if I had the money/space. The headlight design is a form meets function to minimise production cost issue and does that extremely well - looks great to me! Really interesting detail about the rear end - often wondered why it was that particular shape! Great vid

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the conversation.

@Krnnerdboy 4 ай бұрын

Sold my 997tt and my 997.2tts, and the only turbo left in my collection is a 996tt. Great job, Mr Lai

@matthewhomyak1665 4 жыл бұрын

Great segment, brilliant job and thanks for providing some worthwhile content for these trying times. I encourage you to interview Pinky for some additional segments if he is willing. There was so much insight there. Such a critical time for the company and such a moonshot as well as a departure from the past. A great movie/series could be made about this era.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew. I shall see what we can do!

@rpm-qv7rw 4 жыл бұрын

What an interview Lee! I drive a 996.1 like yours and hearing Pinky talk about how our cars came to be is surreal! Well done!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, it makes our cars more special doesn't it.

@MrSemiz6r 4 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! The man himself! Awesome to have him on, an tell some stories! Great interview score👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@jonathanrwegner 4 жыл бұрын

Lee - thanks for being a champion for the 996, it deserves the attention you are generating for it and acknowledgment of its importance in Porsche’s history. And great interview, would love to see a follow-up on other specific topic deep dives with Pinky Lai on the 996.

@tserzz 3 жыл бұрын

Pinky Lai, yup a genius design for the Porsche 996 one of the most beautiful racing, sleek, sexy, yet raw urban artforms with the best of the old Porsche character and new in one. The 996 is also a great long distance drivers car indeed. Pinky Lai was way ahead of many, the 996 is on a different level - Totally sublime !

@chrismolyneux 5 ай бұрын

Great interview, Lee! Some really fascinating insight from the great man himself. Interesting to hear about the imperative for watercooling, the budget wrangling for the active spoiler, the open design competition with the headlights, and the necessary bulking of the front bumper for the turbo. Great stuff. Well researched.

@paullowen2707 4 жыл бұрын

hi lee just watched this … coming from a motorsports /design /production back ground I found this utterly fascinating. such a good watch thank you ….

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks indeed for the kind feedback, I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

@RALTBOB1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pinky! I’ve been a diehard 911 Porsche all my life. I have owned Boxsters and a few 914s however of the 911 I have owned 17 of them. I was very lucky and found a 2000 996 coupe with 150,000 miles on it that the engine was redone all original. It is by far the best PORSCHE I’ve ever owned especially since it’s mostly analog, and very few digital. Thank you sir for definitely being a part of PORSCHE history and making sure that your design kept PORSCHE alive.

@s.godbur3589 9 ай бұрын

Marvellous. My 2000 C4 has 215k miles and still pulling well 😊

@lostboys8297 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview. Liked and subscribed! Would love it if it could have gone longer. He had much more to say! And would love for the topic of the Boxster to have come up as it is frequently heralded as the car that saved Porsche. Would be curious what his take on that was. Much respect for Mr. Lai and his team and for you for getting this interview. Well done.

@BossOfRingpiece 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this. Fascinating and a real insight into how the 996 (Especially in the contrast to what goes into a new Porsche design these days. Thank you, Lee.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

That's my pleasure, Daron. Very glad you enjoyed.

@DJBobbyChicago 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this interview! It was awesome to hear from him about the 996. Part of why I love my car is that it will always be different from all the 911s and I love the design💯

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! And love your thoughts on the 996, I've not looked at it that way before.

@landyporsche911carrea9 4 жыл бұрын

Just amazing!!!! Thank you so much for the 996

@larssonnsx 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. As a car enthusiast I would like to listen to more designers and engineers than influencers and journalists. I owned a 986 boxster and 996 turbo. I loved them and when I look at the direction Porsche is going now I appreciate the Pinky cars more.

@Paul8342 4 жыл бұрын

I have to say I really enjoyed that as I fully expected to Lee - some very interesting points made that I wasn’t aware of. A great interview!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I really appreciate the kind words!

@lebojay 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful insight into my 996! I can’t believe you made this interview happen all on your own. You asked the right questions, stayed quiet at the right times, and edited it very well. You’ve added so much to the 996 historical record. Thank you! Holy shit ... just realized he calls it a “nine nineTY-six” ... have the rest of us been doing it wrong all this time? What are you gonna do next, post a video of Dr. Ferdinand referring to his beloved “ninety-one one?” 😎

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, your feedback has made my day. Thank you so much. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the interview. Good point on the 9-96!

@lebojay 4 жыл бұрын

That Nine Eleven Guy 🍻

@simonrose8558 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview, well done

@craigkellum 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. Really interesting to hear from the guy who played such a fundamental part in creating the first water cooled 911.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and agreed!

@riddledriddler3933 4 жыл бұрын

very interesting conversation. thank you. i like my 996 carrera even more now :)

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear!

@motorsandmeats88 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific, really terrific. I’m glad you were able to arrange that interview.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@sambuick7148 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic watch as always!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my man!

@DeePunter Жыл бұрын

Wow what a great interview really appreciate it.

@9WERKSTV Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@user-be9pn9kh5p 3 жыл бұрын

This is certainly my favorite 911 now. It's really so iconic

@andreasbippes7928 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this interview!

@brightenupcc 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. We need more like it. No PR restrictions, just tell it like it was. Very refreshing. I got the feeling Pinky was happy to chat further. Did you run out of questions? 😆 Can you please ask him about the interior styling next time? The car exterior has aged well after 20 years but the interior much less so I think. It would also good to get his thoughts on the quality aspect. The plastics are terrible! Great work mate.

@clammy77 4 жыл бұрын

I think the interior actually aged quite well. Have you tried carbon fiber interior trims? www.macarbon.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/resized/986_996_Center_C_51acea57c4319_350x350.jpg I think the 996 interior design is more emotional than the newer porsches, thus pretty cool!

@MAXREVS 4 жыл бұрын

@YH If you check, Pinky Lai was only responsible for the exterior design. A completely separate designer and design team managed the interior. Pinky had no involvement in the interior design.

@denisofob 4 жыл бұрын

Love seeing PInky talk through his time developing the 996. Thank you Lee!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Denis! Glad you enjoyed.

@davidnimmo9933 4 жыл бұрын

What a cool guy this was a fantastic interview and he had some challenging time with the budget and made a lovely 911. This was the best episode hope you do some more with the Porsche people keep up the good work👍 I am still dreaming of owning a Porsche 911 ,996 ,997 I have never driven one but I buy all the magazines So I hope one day I will soon 🤞

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the kind words David. I hope you'll one day have a 911 and enjoy it very much - I recommend Total 911 magazine of course!

@lostboys8297 3 жыл бұрын

It also sounded like his design WAS chosen because of it being so dramatically different than previous generations. The management knew they needed a long shot. To break out of the mold and take a chance. To bring the car into the future. And it did. They chose his design out of several others. The current generation of 911 is visually VERY similar to this 996 as opposed to looking like the pre 996 models. This car did in fact take 911 into the future and still to this day to anyone not very familiar with the 911 they might think the 996 is a current model. There is no mistaking a pre 996 model for a current one, even to the general public. I am not saying I don't like the earlier models too.

@pab862 3 жыл бұрын

What a great and unique interview, this is a true documentary, thank you so much for sharing the 996 story.

@niosanfrancisco 4 жыл бұрын

What a Porsche legend. So much passion !

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@dom24363 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting that. Absolutely fascinating.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@mikepredmore9759 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Love driving my 996 and now love it even more. Haters need not worry, I’ll not force anyone to drive it.

@Nord_Mann 4 жыл бұрын

What a genius he was! Marvelous to hear his own words describing the process and hardships involved. "The last bullet!" Where does he live now? Did you ask anything about the interior design, and choice of materials?

@dtfros 3 жыл бұрын

Holding on the past would have been certain death of Porsche. Thankfully, Harm and team made the jump into the future. Great vid!

@PerformanceEV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this out there. Great interview, fascinating stuff from Pinky.

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@thom7767 4 жыл бұрын

Really great chat wit interesting insights well done he and the team have delivered a really nice car !

@PFF911 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Pinky for this unique and fascinating 911!

@sidewayssam 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video pal, thoroughly enjoyable and educational 👍

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@toringedale3478 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interesting video! I`ll think about this story next time I`m looking at my little blue 986.😀 Thanks for sharing!

@9WERKSTV 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@nfan9726 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Really glad to know more detail behind!

@odeirt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, nine ninety six!

@gunsandcars3648 4 жыл бұрын

Ive had most 911s , 996 is my favorite even though 992 is unreal fast, but 996 still has soul

@TheThrottleCable 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Lee, a really interesting watch for a 996 fan!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! Hope you're well.

@TheThrottleCable 4 жыл бұрын

@@9WERKSTV all safe and well here buddy, all the the best!

@thomass3769 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Good questions, how did you got the interview I don’t know but it was fascinating!

@9WERKSTV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Very glad you enjoyed it.

@fayssalk 4 жыл бұрын

amazing video and content. just about to pull the plug on a base 996. iv driven 993's 964's and newer porsches, but the value proposition is just outstanding. keep up the great content.