THE STORY The 5th generation Porsche 911 (Type 996) marked the most radical design change in the Porsche 911’g history to that point. Porsche discontinued its traditional air-cooled engine in favour of a water-cooled flat-six. The change was mandatory to meet sticker global emissions and noise regulations but it also allowed Porsche to employ more powerful 4 valve-per-cylinder heads.
The new 3.4 litre M96 engine put out 300 HP, accelerated 0-100 kmph in 5.2 seconds and had a top speed of 280 kmph. The new design had a sleeker body, more raked windshield, headlights that were integrated into the bonnet and the cabin was modernised with more space, better ergonomics and digital displays.
The cars were available as a coupe or cabriolet, came with a 5-speed ZF automatic Tiptronic S transmission or a 6-speed Getag G99/00 manual and were all rear-wheel drive.
THE CAR This is an Australian delivered right-hand drive C23 coded vehicle.
It is a beautiful and well-kept 1998 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera finished in Guards Red (paint code L84A) with Beige leather trim. This car has the 3.4 litre, flat-six M96.01 engine which is very strong and the owner states the IMS bearing has been updated.
This is a desirable 6-speed manual car that has been fitted with a ball bearing adjustable short-throw shifter used by most Porsche racing teams in the USA. The shifter has been machined from aerospace grade aluminium and uses stainless steel hardware to ensure shifting accuracy.
Features include a working sunroof, climate control air conditioning, electric adjustable front seats, driver’s memory seat, leather steering wheel, cruise control, remote keyless entry and 17-inch alloy Carerra Porsche wheels.
We have a decoded VIN report to hand that lists all the additional features this car was delivered with including optional side airbags, heated side mirrors, sound package, power steering, power windows and sound package to name just a few.
The cars drives extremely solidly on the road with excellent power, braking, steering and the racing shifter is precise and fun to use.
A three-owner car, it has its books and service records pertaining to the last two owners but is missing the history from the first owner. The current owner has held the car for 7 years and travelled only 600 kms.
Currently unregistered, the car was previously registered in QLD.
