Porsche 911 Type 996 Carrera Cabriolet 1999 — 139,000 KM

• Blue hood + Hardtop included

• Porsche tracking

• Timeless elegance in a convertible

We offer you this Porsche 911 Type 996.1 Carrera Cabriolet, with 139,000 KM on the clock, put into circulation on July 7, 1999 in Italy. This copy had three owners, the last of whom took possession of the vehicle on June 9, 2022.

This 911 comes in a superb “Arctic Silver Metallic” Gray color with a blue leather interior and a matching soft top. The vehicle is also equipped with a hardtop for maximum flexibility. The overall condition of the body is good, with a slight presence of chipping on the hood. The interior shows normal wear and tear on the leathers, reflecting its careful use.

Mechanically, this 996 is in excellent condition. It is equipped with the 300 horsepower Flat 6 coupled to the manual transmission (BVM) which offers an authentic driving experience. Although the on-board instrumentation is in perfect working order, the air conditioning requires recharging. The maintenance of this vehicle was monitored exclusively by Porsche, with a complete history and all invoices available. The last overhaul has been done for sale, ensuring a car that is ready to drive. The brake pads are 50% worn, and no other costs are to be expected.

Here are the options and equipment available to this copy:

• Telephone handset

• 6 Porsche CDC3 compact discs

• Draped leather back seats

• TDB and leather door panel

• Leather front seats

• Cabriolet and Hardtop

• Wind screen

• Radio

• High tinted windshield

• Xenon headlights

• Bose sound

• Traction control ASR Antriebsschlupfregelung

• LSD Limited-Slip Differential

• ABD automatic differential braking traction control

• Headlight washer

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The Porsche 911 Type 996 Carrera Cabriolet, phase 1, introduced in 1997, represents the fifth generation of the 911 model. This version, produced until 2006, marked a turning point in the history of the 911 with the introduction of an all-new chassis and a water-cooled engine, breaking with the tradition of air-cooled engines of previous generations.

Sharing components with the Porsche Boxster, the 996 allowed Porsche to reduce development costs by nearly 30%, a necessity due to the financial difficulties of the time. The 996 Carrera Cabriolet's 3.4-liter flat-6 engine produces 300 horsepower, with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional Tiptronic automatic transmission.

The 996's design, led by Harm Lagaay and Pinky Lai, introduced the headlights in the shape of fried eggs, inspired by the 1997 Porsche 911 GT1, which sparked debate among purists. This generation is characterized by a longer and wider body, increased stiffness by 45%, while being 50 kg lighter than its predecessor. The 996 Carrera Cabriolet offered a driving experience that combined technical innovation and stylistic evolution, while remaining true to the 911 spirit.

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