Found on Collecting Cars60 photos1996 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Specifications
- Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Porsche 911
- Trim
- Carrera S
- Engine
- 3.8L Flat-Six
- Exterior color
- Polar Silver Metallic
- Interior color
- Blue
- Seller type
- Private seller
Description
If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS A sought-after and engaging air-cooled modern classic sports coupe, this 993-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S benefits from significant mechanical and cosmetic upgrades inspired by motorsport variants. It is powered by a naturally aspirated and bored-out 3.6-litre flat-six engine, enlarged to 3.9 litres, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. This example has received a comprehensive engine upgrade, reportedly increasing output to approximately 342 PS, alongside notable chassis, braking, and cosmetic enhancements. This example is understood to have originally been an Italian-market model, which is now located in Germany. The odometer now indicates 24,218 km, the seller notes that this is the mileage covered since the engine rebuild, and that the mileage before the rebuild was 141,500km. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The 993 Carrera S is distinguished by its wider rear bodywork, offering a more muscular stance compared to the standard Carrera, while retaining rear-wheel-drive purity. This example is finished in the refined shade of Polar Silver Metallic, over a blue leather-trimmed interior, featuring black simplified door cards and silver dial surrounds. It rides on a set of 18-inch multi-spoke split-rim alloy wheels finished in satin-black with polished barrels, framing red Porsche-branded brake callipers, and fitted with reportedly new Pirelli P Zero Rosso tyres. Equipment includes projector headlights, a green top-tinted windscreen, electrically adjustable front seats, a limited-slip differential (40%), brake differential, automatic air conditioning, and a third brake light integrated into the
