1999 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 2 Manual

Make:
Mileage:
Unknown
Location:
Warwickshire, UK
Seller:
Silverstone Auctions
Sold Price:
£16,313
Sold Date:
24th October, 2015

Description:

The Porsche 996 was first introduced in 1997 and was the first water-cooled 911. This pre-facelift 996 is the lightest of all water-cooled 911 variants including the 996 GT3 which weighs 35kg. more. Its 3.4 litre, 300 bhp engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and this is a two-wheel drive version, widely considered to be the purest 996.In 1998, Car and Driver put the Carrera 2 up against the Ferrari 355 and the Porsche came out on top. Furthermore, it was prized as the EVO Magazine car of the year with "its ability to be approachable and accessible like a sports car, but still with the ability to inspire awe like a supercar... on the road its purity of purpose, poise, finesse and honed athleticism allowed it to dominate a test that included the Ferrari F355 and Elise 135".This Arctic Silver Carrera with Metropole leather is a genuine C16 UK car, and is completely factory correct including its original 18 Turbo Twist alloy wheels with Porsche Crest centre caps, 3 Spoke Leather steering wheel, Hi-Fi Sound System, Comfort seats, Leather headlining and full Leather front and rear seats. It has covered just 43,150 miles since new and its MoT does not expire until October 2016.This car was delivered new to Lancaster Porsche in London on 12 October 1999, and since then has had an extensive service history:12-10-1999 at 13 miles (PDI) at Lancaster Bow London10-11-2000 at 5,802 mi...

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1998 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 2

1998 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 2

The Porsche 996 was first introduced in 1997 and was the first water-cooled 911. This pre-facelift 996 is the lightest of all water-cooled 911 variants including the 996 GT3 which…

Sold Price:
£14,625
Sold Date:
14th October, 2016