Guards Red 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet For Sale

996 CARRERA GENERAL INFO

DESCRIPTION

For Sale: Finished in Guards Red over black, this 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet combines one of the 996 generation’s classic configurations: a naturally aspirated flat-six, six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, and an open top. With 65,952 miles, this example is equipped with heated seats and Litronic headlights and has had a PCCM system installed. Both the exterior and interior are in excellent overall condition with no known mechanical needs or warning lights. For someone seeking a 996 that emphasizes the traditional 911 driving experience while still offering everyday comfort and usability, the combination of a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and Cabriolet body style makes this a particularly straightforward specification.

MECHANICAL

Power comes from Porsche’s 3.6L naturally aspirated flat-six engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Power is sent to the rear wheels. The 996 Carrera received its 3.6L engine as part of the model-year 2002 update, replacing the earlier 3.4L engine, increasing the horsepower by 15hp. The car is fitted with 18-inch OEM 5-spoke wheels, 18×8 in the front and 18×10 in the rear, wrapped in Continental Extreme Contact Sport tires. Tire sizes are 225/40R18 in the front and 285/30R18 in the rear.

EXTERIOR

The car is finished in Guards Red, one of Porsche’s most recognizable solid colors. The overall exterior condition is excellent, with no notable paint, dent, rust, or glass defects. The Cabriolet body style provides the open-air experience while retaining the proportions and rear-engine layout that define the 911.

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996 Carrera History, Accolades, & Ownership Information

Introduced for the 1998 model era, the Type 996 represented one of the most significant changes in 911 history. It was the first production 911 generation to move from air cooling to a water-cooled flat-six and brought substantial changes to the chassis, body, and interior. Porsche updated the Carrera for the 2002 model year, increasing displacement from 3.4 to 3.6 liters and output to 320 PS while revising the styling. The 996 remained in production through 2005, with Porsche producing roughly 175,000 examples across the generation

The 996 Carrera occupies an interesting point in 911 history. It offers the performance and usability of a modern water-cooled Porsche while retaining relatively compact proportions, a naturally aspirated engine, hydraulic steering, and—in this case—a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The Cabriolet adds an open-air element without changing the fundamental rear-engine 911 formula.

For drivers who value direct controls and a naturally aspirated engine over outright horsepower or newer technology, a manual 996 Carrera remains a compelling way to experience a 911.

Today, the 996 is old enough to feel distinctly different from a new 911 but modern enough to use regularly. The cabin, climate control, luggage space, rear seats, and general road manners make it more practical than many sports cars of its era, while the flat-six and rear-engine chassis provide the character expected from a 911.

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FOR SALE: GUARDS RED 996 CABRIOLET

996 CARRERA GENERAL INFO

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