Porsche 911 Carrera (type 996)

With the new 911 Carrera, known internally as Generation 996, Porsche presented the successor to the classic. Apart from the name 911 Carrera and a six-cylinder flat engine at the rear, the newly developed model series had nothing in common with the previous 911.

The body of the 996 had grown significantly in size. Galvanised sheet steel and higher-strength steels were used to reinforce the body shell on both sides. The side mirrors of the series were now fixed in front of the side windows and no longer on the doors.

The bonnet, front headlight units with low beam and high beam, indicators and fog lights, front wings and doors were identical on the 911 Carrera and Boxster as a result of the shared parts concept.

The series featured water-cooled engines.

Model overview

911 Carrera Coupé, Cabriolet (1998-05)

Features
Deformable front and rear plastic aprons // Rear cover with automatically extending rear spoiler

Coupé: Solid welded steel roof

Cabriolet: Fully electric fabric roof with flexible plastic rear window // Opens in 20 seconds when the vehicle is stationary // Two small rear side windows // Roll-over bar // Aluminium hardtop with electrically heated rear window

From model year 2000: Automatic air conditioning systems as standard in all 911 Carrera models

From model year 2002: Front headlights rounded at the bottom (same as 911 Turbo) // New 3.6-litre engine // Improved torque curve

From model year 2003: Performance enhancement

911 Targa (2002-05)

Features
Front headlights rounded at the bottom // Redesigned front section // Glass roof consisting of three green-tinted glass elements // Folding rear window // 320-HP, 3.6-litre naturally aspirated engine // Six-speed manual transmission // Five-speed Tiptronic S

911 Carrera Coupé “911 40th anniversary” edition (2004)

Features
Limited to 1,963 units // Body painted in GT Silver Metallic // 18-inch Carrera wheels // Front section with enlarged cooling air openings // Side ventilation grilles painted in the vehicle colour // Sill covers on the sides // Rear cover with “911” logo made of aluminium // Two polished tailpipes // Bi-Xenon headlights // Leather case in size M and L, key pouch and wallet included // Leather interior featuring dark grey natural leather // Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds // Maximum speed of 290 km/h

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Porsche Classic Parts Explorer

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You can now quickly and easily find selected genuine parts for your classic car using the Porsche Classic Parts Explorer. Each year, some 300 reissued parts plus selected products for specific models become available online, along with all of the relevant details, of course. In addition to images and part numbers, you will find a range of useful information regarding the individual products and specific usage scenarios.

As you can imagine, there is a wealth of information available to explore. Why not begin your own tour of the Parts Explorer now and find out which reissued parts are available for your classic car. Incidentally: It is worth checking back regularly. After all, our product range is always expanding. We look forward to your visit.

Time changes everything – but not your 996.

It’s hardly surprising that the 996 is still as popular as ever. A genuine success model, whose character was as impressive then as it is now. So there’s every reason to maintain its originality after all these years. And it’s not a problem if you’d like to change the odd detail – using the matching genuine accessories that were developed for your model at that time. After all, you appreciate the 996 exactly as it is: authentic.

Balm for the soul of your classic car.

The relationship you have with your Porsche is something very special – and long-term relationships need special care and attention. The 17-piece Porsche Classic Car Care Set is the best way to do this. It can be used on all exterior surfaces and on all Porsche paint generations. Particularly authentic: the high-quality, classic-style storage bag with houndstooth pattern.