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Specification

Model
911
Generation
996.1
Variant
Carrera Cabriolet
Year
1998
Mileage
94,580 mi
Gearbox
Manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
Flat-six, naturally aspirated
Body
Cabriolet
Exterior
Arctic Silver Metallic
Interior colour
Not stated
Upholstery
Not stated
Wheels
Not stated
Condition
Used

Seller's description

Driver-focused specification early Porsche 996.1 Carrera Cabriolet. Finished in Arctic Silver (L92U) over Metropole Blue full extended leather interior, this manual 6-speed example stands out significantly from standard models due to a full list of factory-ordered performance and luxury options verified by the under-bonnet options sticker. Having covered a sensible, usable 94,000 miles, the car benefits from a newly refreshed front suspension setup and brand-new tyres, discs and pads all round. Key Features: Rare Performance Options:Factory-fitted mechanical Limited Slip Differential (LSD - Option 220) paired with ASR/ABD traction systems (222/224). 2-way electrical hardback Sports Seats (375/376) featuring factory seat heating (139/340). Full extended leather package covering the dashboard, door panels, and seats (981/983/936) in Metropole Blue. Factory cruise control (454), 3-spoke sports steering wheel (436), wind deflector with original bag (551), and original colour-matched factory hardtop with bag. Upgraded Apple CarPlay unit (retaining the factory optioned 6-disc CD changer). Aftermarket blue soft-top with galss rear window (so no yellowing or cracking as per the original!) 17" Carrera Twist wheels recently refurbished in genuine Porsche Aurum Gold New semi-rigid RSS engine mounts Aircon Clean MOT with all historical advisories fully dealt with. To remain completely transparent, there are a few minor, age-related stone chips and a few small dings on the flanks. The aftermarket soft-top also has a small area where the wire has popped out.

Equipment

As advertised by the seller; not independently verified. Equipment the advert does not mention is unknown, not absent.

Performance & chassis

  • Limited-slip differentialMentioned: Mentioned in the advert title (unconfirmed)

Seats & comfort

  • Air conditioningMentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)
  • Electric seatsMentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)
  • Heated seatsMentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)

Audio & connectivity

  • Apple CarPlayMentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)

Assistance & lighting

  • Cruise controlMentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)

Interior & trim

  • Extended / full leatherMentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)
  • Sports seatsMentioned: Mentioned in the advert title (unconfirmed)

Listed: from the seller's equipment or standard-equipment list. Mentioned: found in the description or page text, unconfirmed.

Price and status history

  1. 8 Nov 2026

    First observed