Power comes from the 3.4L water-cooled flat-six:
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– 3.4L DOHC Flat-6
– 296 hp
– Rear-Wheel Drive
– 5-Speed Tiptronic S Transmission
Performance remains strong even by modern standards, with approximately:
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– 0–60 mph: ~5.4 seconds
– ¼ mile: ~13.9 seconds
– Top speed: ~174 mph
Importantly, this example has received key preventative servicing, including an upgraded IMS bearing (LN Engineering) and rear main seal, along with a recent fluid service and new Pirelli tires.
What sets this car apart is not just the mileage, but the ownership profile. Many low-mile 996s achieved their mileage by long-term storage or neglect. In contrast, this Carrera was lightly driven yet routinely serviced—often annually at the selling dealer—resulting in a car that retains its mechanical integrity and “like new” driving characteristics.
The 996.1 generation represents an important transition point for Porsche — the first water-cooled 911—offering a pure, clean design without the visual complexity of later models. Today, well-preserved, unmodified examples are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly in true one-owner, sub-10k mile condition.
Features:
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– 3.4L Water-Cooled Flat-6 Engine
– 5-Speed Tiptronic S Transmission
– Rear-Wheel Drive
– Arctic Silver Metallic Exterior
– Black Partial Leather Interior
– Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof
– 18” Turbo Twist Alloy Wheels
– Power Seat Package (Driver Memory)
– Digital Sound Package (490)
– On-Board Computer
– Electronic Climate Control
– Cruise Control
– 4-Spoke Steering Wheel with Tiptronic Controls
– Aluminum Look Instrument Dials
– Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips
– Stainless Steel Door Entry Guards
– Porsche Crest Wheel Caps
– Power / Heated Exterior Mirrors
– Green Tinted Windshield with Sunband
– Factory Floor Mats with Porsche Script
Options (Build Sheet Summary):
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– Arctic Silver Metallic Paint (L92U)
– Tiptronic S Transmission (249)
– 18” Turbo Look Wheels (413)
– Wheel Caps with Colored Crest (446)
– Power Seat Package (P15)
– Digital Sound Package (P49 / 490)
– Lumbar Support – Left Seat (586)
– On-Board Computer (659)
– AM/FM Radio with CD Player (696)
– Aluminum / Chrome Interior Package (Y29)
Highlights:
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– Extremely Low Miles
– Beyond Excellent Condition
– 1-Owner
– Clean CarFAX
– Well Maintained
– IMS Bearing Mod (LN Engineering)
– Consistent servicing by Porsche Newport Beach
– Well Documented
– Excellent Power, Handling and Drivability
Summary:
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One-owner, low-mile 996 coupes are uncommon—finding one that has been consistently serviced, retains original paint, and remains completely stock is increasingly rare. This example avoids the typical pitfalls of the era (high mileage, deferred maintenance, or modification), instead offering a highly original, properly maintained car that still delivers the driving feel Porsche intended. A clean, honest, and increasingly hard-to-find early 996 Carrera that needs nothing and is ready for its next long-term caretaker.
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