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At a glance

Year
2003
Mileage
132,843 mi
Exterior
Black
Interior
Black
Engine
3.6L H6
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel Drive
VIN
WP0AA299X3S620538

About this car

The 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe pairs a Black exterior with Black leather interior. Its 3.6L H6 engine produces 315 hp at 6800 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm, routed through a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission to the rear wheels. VarioCam Plus variable valve timing supports the flat-six layout, and the car rides on performance tires at all four corners.

Factory options include the Xenon Headlamp Package with dynamic leveling and headlamp washers, 18-inch light alloy Carrera wheels, the Hi-Fi digital sound system with 10 speakers, two bass boxes and a six-channel amplifier rated at 4x40 and 2x70 watts, and a remote 6-disc compact disc changer.

Standard equipment covers power windows with one-touch operation, automatic climate control with carbon filter, cruise control, central locking with remote, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, folding rear seat backrests, rear window defroster, remote hood and trunk releases, and an anti-theft system with immobilizer and interior sensor. Instrumentation includes analog speedometer and tachometer plus digital odometer and trip computer. Safety provisions comprise driver and passenger airbags, door-mounted side-impact airbags, 3-point belts with pretensioners and load limiters, front and rear crumple zones, and side-impact door beams. Additional items include integrated front fog lights, power heated exterior mirrors, rear high-density fog light, rear spoiler, Alcantara roof lining, illuminated vanity mirrors, adjustable steering column, steering-wheel gear selection switches, and multiple storage compartments.

3.6L H6 engine, 315 hp @ 6800 rpm, 273 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive
18 LIGHT ALLOY CARRERA WHEELS
XENON HEADLAMP PKG with dynamic leveling and headlamp washers
HI-FI DIGITAL SOUND with 10 speakers, 2 bass boxes, 6-channel amplifier
REMOTE 6-DISC COMPACT DISC CHANGER
Power/heated color-keyed exterior mirrors
Integrated front fog lights
Rear high-density fog light
Rear spoiler
Performance tires front and rear
Automatic climate control with carbon filter
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
Power windows with one-touch up/down and anti-jam
Cruise control
Remote central locking
Folding rear seat backrests
Alcantara roof lining
Multi-function trip computer
Remote hood and trunk releases
Steering wheel mounted gear selection switches
Anti-theft system with immobilizer and interior sensor
Driver and passenger airbags
Door-mounted side-impact airbags
3-point inertia-reel safety belts with pretensioners and load limiters
Front and rear crumple zones
Side-impact door beams

Price vs. market

Strong Value $13,328 (38%) below the median of 82 comparable listings.

This car
$22,081
Median asking
$35,409
Comparables
82 · 2001–2003
Median mileage
63,024 mi (this car 132,843)

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 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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