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At a glance
Year
1998
Mileage
105,000 mi
Exterior
Guards Red
Interior
Leather
Engine
3.6L H6
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel Drive
VIN
WP0AA2997WS320282
About this car
The 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S pairs Guards Red paint with black leather interior and a 3.6-liter air-cooled flat-six that sends 282 horsepower through a six-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels. At 105,000 miles the car carries the Motor Sound Package, Hi-Fi Sound Package with 10-speaker amplifier, dual power seat package with electric adjustments and driver memory, and a Technic Package. Original MSRP stood at $67,015.
Equipment includes an electric sliding sunroof, automatic climate control with particle filters, cruise control, power windows and locks, AM/FM radio with compact disc player, and a speed-dependent rear spoiler. Aftermarket additions consist of an FD Motorsports Golden Rod short shifter, FD Motorsports Fister exhaust, Bilstein coil-over suspension, full front paint protection film, 18-inch Turbo Twist hollow-spoke wheels, yellow brake calipers, and cross-drilled rotors.
Standard items encompass polyellipsoid headlights with washers, fog lights, heated power mirrors, partial leather bucket seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, trip computer, central locking with alarm and immobilizer, and a 19.4-gallon fuel tank. The body rides on independent MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link rear suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars.
Motor Sound Package
Hi-Fi Sound Package w/10-speaker amplifier system
Dual Power Seat Package w/electric adjustments and driver memory
AM/FM Radio w/Compact Disc
Cruise Control
Electric sliding sunroof
Automatic climate control w/particle filters
Power windows
Power door locks
FD Motorsports Golden Rod short shifter
FD Motorsports Fister exhaust
Full front PPF
18-inch Turbo Twist hollow-spoke wheels
Yellow calipers
Cross-drilled rotors
Bilstein coil-over suspension
6-speed close-ratio manual transmission
3.6L SOHC EFI aluminum alloy air-cooled H6 engine
Speed-dependent extendable rear spoiler
Fog lights
Headlight washer system
Electrically adjustable heated mirrors
Partial leather reclining bucket seats
Leather-covered steering wheel
Automatic climate control
Trip odometer
Central locking with alarm and immobilizer
Steel Grey instrumentation trim rings
Carrera S inscription on tachometer and rear hood
Price vs. market
Good Value $20,946 (9%) below the median of 10 comparable listings.
- This car
- $199,900
- Median asking
- $220,846
- Comparables
- 10 · 1998
- Median mileage
- 27,683 mi (this car 105,000)
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.
