2002 Porsche 996 Carrera 4S Coupe                      Chas...

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£19,000 - £21,000

2002 Porsche 996 Carrera 4S Coupe                     

Chassis Number: WPOZZZ99Z3S601838
Registration Number: NY52 GFG
Recorded Mileage: 98,500

The 996 Carrera Coupe made its world debut at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show. Controversially, it bore more than a passing resemblance to the cheaper Boxster, being almost identical ahead of the A-pillar. Lai had spent many hours in a wind tunnel refining the car’s slippery shape and a Cd of just 0.30 was the result, down from 0.33 for the 993. An electric rear spoiler extends at 75mph, then retracts again at 37mph – Mr Lai recalls how he had to fight for the inclusion of the electrically operated rear spoiler to better manage downforce at high speeds, despite the company arguing there wasn’t enough money in the pot for this to be included. Thankfully Lai won through, and the active spoiler was included as standard in the final production specification.

Designed to be the ultimate sports coupe, Porsche introduced the 911 Type 996 Carrera 4S in 2003 combining an all-wheel-drive chassis, 3.6-liter, 320-horsepower non-turbo flat-six with wide rear fenders, larger rolling stock, massive air-intake grills and a host of modern tech normally reserved for the 911 Turbo. This was and still is one of the best 911’s ever to leave Stuttgart. Design cues like the tail light stretched across the rear wing, recently re-finding its way onto the latest generation 911 C4S. With acceleration that has to be felt to be believed the 996 C4S will hunt down the apex of any corner like a tiger and fire out the other end delivering all 320bhp to the tarmac using the industry’s lightest all-wheel drive system.

First registered in December 2002, this 2003 model year 996 Carrera 4S was supplied in Arctic Silver with a black leather interior which extends to the dash and door panels, and fitted with Porsche’s 5-speed Tiptronic gearbox.

In the intervening years the 996 has been regularly serviced, with a total of 13 stamps in the service book, also supporting bills. In current ownership much additional maintenance has been performed, including a major service with all belts and coil packs, new stainless steel exhaust manifolds, a new Dansk exhaust system (including heat shields), four new Pirelli tyres and wheel bolts, and a new battery. The braking system was treated to an overhaul, with all new brake pipes (including crossover pipes which require the engine to be removed), all new bleed nipples and new pads all round. Lastly the power steering rack and associated hoses were replaced. Over a 6 month period we estimate in the region of £10,000+ was invested in getting this 996 into top order. Now reading 98,000 miles from new, the 996 is offered with an MoT to September 2022.

The Turbo-bodied Carrera 4S model is widely tipped as one of the 911 models to watch in coming years, and we feel this well sorted example is well worth a closer look.