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At a glance
Year
1998
Mileage
28,968 mi
Exterior
Guards Red
Interior
Black
Engine
3.6L H6
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel Drive
VIN
WP0AA2990WS321161
About this car
The 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S delivers the signature air-cooled flat-six experience in Guards Red over Black interior. With just 28,968 miles, this Carrera S pairs its 3.6L H6 engine with an automatic transmission and computer-controlled full-time all-wheel drive featuring a viscous center clutch.
Power reaches the road through 18-inch Turbo-design pressure-cast light alloy wheels sized 8.0 inches wide in front and 10.0 inches at the rear, wrapped in 225/40ZR18 front and 285/30ZR18 rear tires. The speed-dependent extendable rear spoiler, polyellipsoid headlights with variable focus and washer system, integrated fog lights, and electric sliding sunroof define its distinctive profile, while the body features zinc-galvanized steel construction with an aerodynamic under-carriage cover.
Inside, leatherette reclining bucket seats with electric height adjustment, a leather-covered steering wheel, automatic climate control with particle filters, power windows, cruise control, and an AM/FM digital display stereo cassette radio with six speakers and amplifier provide comfort and convenience. The fully integrated electronic twin-plug ignition, Varioram intake system, and Digital Motor Electronics with dual knock-sensor system ensure refined performance.
3.6L SOHC EFI aluminum alloy air-cooled 6 cyl engine
115-amp alternator
18" x 10.0 rear wheels
18" x 8.0 front wheels
19.4 gallon fuel tank
2 + 2 Seating
225/40ZR18 SBR front tires
285/30ZR18 SBR rear tires
Automatic transmission
75 amp/hr battery
Aerodynamic drag-reducing under-carriage cover
AM/FM digital display stereo cassette radio w/6-speakers amplifier anti-theft coding
Analog quartz clock
Anti-lock braking system
Anti-noise engine capsule
Automatic brake differential
Automatic climate control w/particle filters
Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: tachometer
Body-color door handles
Brake pad wear indicator
Cassette/coin holder
Computer controlled full time all-wheel drive w/viscous center clutch
Cruise control
Digital Motor Electronics w/dual knock-sensor system
double-sided galvanized body
Driver & front passenger airbags
Dual 3-way catalytic converters
Dual sunvisor mirrors
Dual windshield wiper system w/heated washer nozzles
Electric sliding sunroof
Electrically adjustable & heatable outside rearview mirrors
Folding ignition key w/integrated remote control device
Front/rear 3-point inertia reel seatbelts
Front/rear coil springs
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Fully integrated electronic twin plug ignition
Hydraulically activated single-disc dry clutch
Independent MacPherson struts front suspension w/aluminum alloy lower control arms
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/LSA
Integrated central locking/alarm/immobilizer system w/remote entry
Integrated fog lights
Interior light w/delayed shutoff
Leather covered steering wheel
Leatherette reclining bucket seats w/elect height adjustment
Limited slip differential
Luggage compartment covered w/black velour
negative steering roll radius
oil pressure/oil temp/oil level/fuel level gauges & corresponding warning lights
Polyellipsoid headlights w/variable focus & washer system
Pwr windows
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/4-piston fixed alloy calipers
Pwr-assisted force-sensitive rack & pinion steering
Rear window defroster
removable control face
Roof spoiler w/integrated third brake light
self-stabilizing toe characteristics
Speed-dependent extendable rear spoiler
Tinted glass w/graduated tint windshield
Trip odometer
Turbo-design pressure cast light alloy wheels w/locks
unitized construction
Varioram intake system w/variable length intake pipes/resonance chambers
Welded construction
Windshield antenna w/signal amplifier
Price vs. market
Market Price $1,710 (1%) above the median of 10 comparable listings.
- This car
- $221,697
- Median asking
- $219,987
- Comparables
- 10 · 1998
- Median mileage
- 27,683 mi (this car 28,968)
Compared with other active listings of the same model (model years ±2) on Exotics Group. These are dealers' asking prices, not sale prices, and condition, options, mileage and history are not adjusted for.
Factory color
Guards Red
Guards Red is one of Porsche's most recognizable colors: a rich, solid red with a minimal hint of orange and a special luminosity that makes a bold statement on any 911. Originally known as India Red, it has been offered as a standard 911 color since the 1970s. Earlier cars, including mid-1980s 911s, carried it under code 027, and it later appeared under codes 80K and 84A on models including the 964, 993 and 996 into the early 2000s.
About the Porsche 911 Carrera S 996
- Production
- 1997–2004
- Cylinders
- 6
- Powertrain
- Combustion
The Porsche 911 Carrera S (996 generation) was produced from 1997 to 2004 as part of the fifth generation of the iconic 911 lineup, marking a significant shift with its water-cooled engine design. Approximately 175,000 units of the 996 generation were produced across all variants, with the Carrera S introduced in 2002 as a higher-performance model. It featured a 3.6-liter flat-six engine, delivering 315 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The Carrera S could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in around 4.7 seconds, with a top speed of approximately 177 mph.
For exotic car collectors, the 996 Carrera S holds interest due to its historical significance as the first water-cooled 911, though it remains less coveted than air-cooled predecessors. Its rarity is moderate, with fewer Carrera S units compared to base Carrera models, especially in manual transmission. Value trends have seen a gradual increase, with well-maintained examples often ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 as of recent market data. The Aero Kit option, adding distinctive styling, is a sought-after feature among enthusiasts. Its polarizing "fried egg" headlight design remains a unique identifier of this era.
