2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet

Registration No: F21 JOB
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99Z2S644478
MOT: July 2024

• Desirable 'Gen 2' 3.6 litre example
• Only two former keepers
• Specification includes six-speed manual transmission, hardback sports seats and an aero kit

Asked to nominate his favourite generation of Porsche 911 during its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, racing driver and journalist Tiff Needell chose the 996 commenting: "This was the model that brought the 911 into the modern world. We finally got rid of the VW pedals and had a chassis that handled in a much more progressive and controllable manner. Not a convert before, completely converted after!" Traditionalists may have decried the 996's water-cooled engine and shared Boxster componentry, however, the newcomer's use of a brand-new platform (the 911's first since 1963) meant that it was notably lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its 993 predecessor. Equipped with four-valve cylinder heads, the 996's 3.4-litre engine developed 296bhp and 258lbft (outputs comparable to those of the 993 Carrera RS's 3.8-litre unit). Allied to either a six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmission, the free-revving flat-six enabled the 2+2-seater to sprint to 60mph in 5 seconds and onto 174mph. More ergonomically laid out and spacious than that of any previous 911, the 996's cabin also boasted a far better HVAC system. Model year 2002 saw a major upgrade to Carrera 2 and 4 with a 'facelift' to include the Turbo's 'teardrop' headlamps, glovebox, sports steering wheel, and the larger 320bhp 3.6-litre engine (featuring Variocam Plus variable valve timing and opening technology).

This 2002 Carrera 2 Cabriolet is a 3.6 litre example with the desirable manual transmission option and Aero pack rear spoiler and side-skirts. Displaying a credible 80,000 miles recorded, the Cabriolet has 2 former keepers with the DVLA. Sadly, we are told the service history and book pack are missing. The vendor advises us the soft-top hood mechanism has a fault in that the rear hood-deck panel fails to lift during hood lowering operation, which in turn means the hood structure cannot be fully retracted. Otherwise reported to be in good running order, ‘JOB’ will be driven 50 miles to sale venue.

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