At a glance
About this car
This 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 is a rear-wheel-drive coupe finished in Seal Gray with a black leather interior. It is powered by a 3.6L H6 engine producing 320 hp and paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The car has accumulated 82,471 miles.
Equipment includes 18-inch Carrera Sport wheels with center caps finished in the Porsche crest, xenon headlights, and headlight washers. Porsche Stability Management (PSM) is fitted for enhanced handling control. The audio system comprises a Bose high-end sound package and a 6-disc Becker/Porsche CD changer.
Seating is trimmed in leather throughout, with 8-way electric adjustment on the front seats, memory settings on the driver’s side, and matching leather rear seats. The vehicle was originally a market launch/demo car.
About the Porsche 911 Carrera 996
- Production
- 1997–2004
- Cylinders
- 6
- Powertrain
- Combustion
The Porsche 911 Carrera 996, produced from 1997 to 2006, marks the fifth generation of the iconic 911 lineup and was a significant shift for the model with its water-cooled engine, departing from the traditional air-cooled design. Approximately 175,000 units were produced worldwide across various trims, making it one of the more accessible generations for collectors, though specific variants remain rare. The base Carrera featured a 3.4-liter flat-six engine, later upgraded to 3.6 liters, delivering between 296 and 320 horsepower depending on the model year. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of around 5 seconds for the Carrera and a top speed nearing 174 mph.
For exotic car collectors, the 996 offers intrigue with limited editions like the Carrera 4S and the 40th Anniversary Edition (2004), which are sought after for their unique styling and performance tweaks. While initially less favored due to its design changes, the 996 has seen rising value in recent years, particularly for well-maintained, low-mileage examples and rare variants like the GT3. Its historical significance lies in bridging Porsche’s classic era with modern engineering, making it a pivotal model in the 911’s evolution.
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