Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is proud to present this 996 2002
Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet. The Porsche 996 is the internal
designation for the 911 model manufactured by the German automaker
Porsche from 1997 until 2006. The 996 had little in common with its
predecessor, with the first all new chassis platform since the
original 911 and a new water-cooled engine. Technically, it was a
major change, a complete breakthrough from the original car other
than the overall layout. Development was shared with its
entry-level sibling, the roadster-only Boxster which was introduced
around the same time, including the front suspension, various
interior components, and the engine, all of which were enlarged for
the 996. However, the multi-link rear suspension was derived from
the preceding 993. At its debut, the 996 featured the most
significant change from the classic 911 series: a water-cooled
engine replacing the previously air-cooled engine. Progressively
stringent emissions and noise regulations, environmental concerns,
a higher expectation for refinement and the need for a
high-performance 4 valve per cylinder engine made the switch
necessary. Other major changes include a completely new platform
having a sleeker body with a more raked windshield, and a
re-designed interior along with new "fried egg" shaped headlamps
(so called due to the amber colored turn signals) instead of
previous "bug eye" headlamps. The 996 had a drag coefficient of
Cd=0.30 resulting from hours spent in the wind tunnel. The 996 is
185 mm (7 in) longer and 40 mm (2 in) wider than its predecessor.
It is also 45% stiffer courtesy of a chassis formed from
high-strength steel. Additionally, it is 50 kg (110 lbs) lighter
despite having additional radiators and coolant. The 996 was
initially available in a coup or a cabriolet (Convertible) body
style with rear-wheel drive, and later with four-wheel drive, In
2002, the standard Carrera models underwent the above-mentioned
facelift. In addition, engine capacity was also increased to
3.6-litres across the range. Powering this Porsche is a 3.6 Liter
Flat 6 Cylinder backed by a 6-Speed Manual Transmission.Options on
this 2002 Porsche 911 include: Air Conditioning, AM/FM Radio, CD
Player, Anti-Lock Brakes, Anti-Theft System, Automatic Convertible
Top, Cruise Control, Driver and Passenger Airbag, Leather Interior,
Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power
Seats, Radial Tires, Seat Belts, Telescopic Steering Wheel, and
Traction Control.
