Porsche 911 Type 996 Carrera 4S — 2004 — 70,415 KM

• Very good general condition
• Rare configuration
• Clear history
• Matching numbers

Our Porsche 911 Type 996 Carrera 4S was delivered new in Italy and put into circulation in 2004. She has known 5 owners since her first few laps.

This copy is in a very good general condition. In a Midnight Blue color (code 39C), combined with gray Turbo rims, red brake calipers and a natural brown leather interior, this 996 Carrera 4S is free of defects.

Mechanically, its 3.6L Flat 6 engine developing 320 horsepower, combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox, works perfectly and offers a nice sound. Numerous invoices and its maintenance book are available. Its maintenance is carried out in the Porsche Center. The last revision was carried out in February 2023.

Here are some of the options available to this copy:

• XSC: Embossed Porch badge on the headrests
• X99: Natural leather interior
• 288: Headlight washer
• 601: Litronic headlights
• 635: ParkAssistant
• 665: Porsche Communication Management PCM 2 screen with radio CD
• 692:6 Becker Porsche CDC-3 compact discs
• Turbo rims

We would like to thank Domaine de Chevalier, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, owned by the Bernard Family for welcoming us during this photo shoot.

Launched in 1997, the Porsche 911 Type 996 is the 5^th generation of 911. Unlike its predecessor 993, the 996 took a major technological and aesthetic turn, and in particular switched to water cooling for ecological reasons. The German brand decided to reduce its production costs by integrating large-scale production, and by reusing parts from other models, such as those from the Boxster.

The body is more imposing, with 18.5 cm in length, 3 cm in width and a wheelbase increased by 8 cm. The design is sleek and unadorned. At the mechanical level, water cooling, although highly criticized upon release, allows an increase in power and performance. The downsizing of the 3.4L engine does not prevent the power from increasing to 300 horsepower for the base model. A redesign of the engine will be carried out for a return to the 3.6L Flat 6 later, making it possible to increase to 320 horsepower for the 996 Carrera 4S in particular.

At the aesthetic level, the use of the Boxster optics for the 911 is not practical. The situation was quickly corrected with the release of the 911 Turbo and its inimitable look. The 996 Carrera 4S, which will be released some time later, will benefit from the changes made and in particular features the Turbo body, with headlights, wide fenders, and the return of the famous red band at the rear. The 996 Carrera 4S is one of the most popular 996 models thanks to its Turbo look design and excellent performance.