In model year 1999, the 911 Carrera 4 with permanent all-wheel drive was added to the model series. It was offered as a Coupe and as a Cabriolet. Externally, the bodyshell was identical to that of the rear-wheel drive Carrera.
Based on the 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, a special model was introduced in model year 2000 to mark the coming millennium. The Millennium model was limited to 911 units and was only available in the special color Violet Chroma Flair.
Model Overview
911 Carrera 4 Coupé , Cabriolet (1999-05)
Features Permanent all-wheel drive // Front and side indicators in White // White-grey rear indicators // 17-inch wheels // Titanium-colored “Carrera 4” logo at the rear
911 Carrera 4 Coupé – Millenium (2000)
Features Limited to 911 units // Special color: Violet Chroma Flair // Sport chassis lowered by 10 mm // 18-inch monobloc alloy wheels // “911” logo with high-gloss finish on the rear cover // Rear window wiper // Sliding roof // Exhaust screens made of chrome-plated stainless steel // Windshield with green band // Litronic headlight with headlight washer system // Interior made of brown natural leather and dark maple wood
911 Carrera 4S Coupé (2002-05), 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (2003-05)
Features Front headlights rounded at the bottom // Redesigned front section // Body width similar to the 911 Turbo // Wider rear fenders // Rear cover with extending rear spoiler // 320-PS, 3.6-liter naturally aspirated engine // All-wheel drive // Six-speed manual transmission // On request: five-speed Tiptronic
Also available as a Cabriolet from model year 2003 onwards: Turbo-style wide bodyshell with features of the Carrera 4S Coupe // Windshield with green band // Brake calipers painted Red // Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 5.3 seconds // Maximum speed of 174 mph (280 km/h) // Electrically operated convertible top; functional even while driving up to a speed of 31 mph (50 km/h)
You can now quickly and easily find selected genuine parts for your classic car using the Porsche Classic Parts Explorer. Regardless of whether you search by model, type or model year, you can discover genuine parts and spare parts for the relevant classic car in just a few clicks. 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.
In the storied evolution of the 911, the type 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.
