At a glance
About this car
This 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera pairs the iconic 996 design with a 3.4L H6 engine and 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over a Black interior, the convertible has covered 77,363 miles and rides on 17-inch 5-spoke Cup Design alloy wheels. Rear-wheel drive, power-operated soft top with automatic latching, and a hard top with rear defroster complete the open-air experience.
Inside, partial leather power reclining front bucket seats include heating, dual power adjustment, and memory for the driver. The cabin features automatic climate control with dust and odor filter, a leather-covered 4-spoke tilt steering wheel with column adjustment, cruise control, remote keyless entry, power windows with one-touch operation, and power/heated color-keyed mirrors. An AM/FM stereo cassette radio with four speakers, amplifier, and anti-theft coding supplies the soundtrack.
Standard safety equipment encompasses driver and front passenger airbags, door-mounted side-impact airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with 4-piston light alloy calipers, and force-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering. Additional highlights include VarioCam variable valve timing, integrated central locking with alarm and immobilizer, rear fog lights, and a speed-dependent extendable rear spoiler with integrated third brake light.
Price vs. market
Strong Value $3,216 (11%) below the median of 197 comparable listings.
- This car
- $26,996
- Median asking
- $30,212
- Comparables
- 197 · 1999–2003
- Median mileage
- 63,951 mi (this car 77,363)
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.
About the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996
- Production
- 1997–2004
- Cylinders
- 6
- Powertrain
- Combustion
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996 generation) was produced from 1998 to 2005, marking the first major redesign of the iconic 911 with a water-cooled engine, replacing the air-cooled units of previous models. As part of the 996 lineup, the Carrera 4 variant featured all-wheel drive, distinguishing it from the rear-wheel-drive Carrera. Approximately 175,000 units of the entire 996 generation were produced, with the Carrera 4 making up a smaller, yet significant portion, enhancing its appeal among collectors seeking less common configurations.
Equipped with a 3.4-liter flat-six engine initially, later upgraded to 3.6 liters in 2002, the Carrera 4 delivered between 296 and 315 horsepower, depending on the model year. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of around 5 seconds and a top speed nearing 174 mph. Its all-wheel-drive system offered superior traction, making it a versatile choice for varied driving conditions. For exotic car collectors, the 996 Carrera 4 is gaining attention as values trend upward, particularly for well-maintained, low-mileage examples or special editions like the 40th Anniversary model (2004). Its historical significance lies in being a transitional model in Porsche’s evolution, often debated for its design but respected for engineering advancements.
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