Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 996.2
The 911 (996) was a completely new development and the technological pioneer for the modern 911. Similar 996’s have shown a 5-year compound annual growth rate of 19.3%*.
Asset Details
This particular Porsche 911 (996.2) Carrera Coupé is a beautiful collectible with only 20,500km on the clock. The valuation of €52,000 was certified by an independent appraiser.
Car price
€48,500
Car valuation
€52,000
Financing volume
€48,500
Past Growth
Over the past 5 years, the Porsche 911 (996.2) Carrera Coupé has shown an impressive compound annual growth rate of 19.3%. This is based on an average sales price in 2018 of €20,103, which is calculated from available data points from auctions, and the current sales price of €48,500.
The Porsche 996 replaced the 944 as the best-selling Porsche sports car of all time and in 1998, the 996 Carrera 2 won Evo magazine’s prestigious “Car of the Year” award.
Model History
In the mid-1990s Porsche was haemorrhaging money and the threat of a takeover was looming. In 1993 the designers Pinky Lai and Grant Larson working under the head of Style Porsche, Harm Lagaay were assigned the monstrous task of designing the 996-generation 911. The fate of the 911 was in their hands.
The 996 Carrera Coupe made its world debut at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show. Controversially, it bore more than a passing resemblance to the cheaper Boxster, which didn’t please many Porsche enthusiasts.
After 5 years of production, in 2002, the 996 was freshened up. The front end became more distinct from the Boxster via the adoption of the “eyes-wide-open” headlights as seen on the Turbo the previous year. Other changes for 2002 weren’t as obvious but still noteworthy as they improved overall handling and performance. Given all these upgrades, a Porsche 911 996 from 2002 through 2004 will likely be the sweet spot for most investors.
After 5 years of production, in 2002, the 996 was freshened up. The front end became more distinct from the Boxster via the adoption of the “eyes-wide-open” headlights as seen on the Turbo the previous year. Other changes for 2002 weren’t as obvious but still noteworthy as they improved overall handling and performance. Given all these upgrades, a Porsche 911 996 from 2002 through 2004 will likely be the sweet spot for most investors.
Asset Information
Maintenance description
This Porsche 996.2 Carrera is regularly maintained and stored in a secure location in Germany.
Manufacturer
Porsche AG
Model
996.2 Carrera
Initial Registration
November 2002
Production year
2002
First delivery to
Japan
Mileage
20,500km
Storage location
Germany
Condition description
This particular Porsche 911 (996.2) Carrera Coupé is in an unrestored, well-preserved condition with low mileage.
Restored
Grade 2+ condition
Modifications
None
Original paint
Yes
Exterior color
Porsche Arctic Silver Metallic
Interior color
Black
Manufaturing numbers
Yes
Manual
Yes, original
Production
1997 to 2004
Cars produced
175,000 (6,249, 2002 Carrera Coupé)
Assembly
Germany: Stuttgart
Designer
Pinky Lai (1993–1994)Harm Lagaay
Motor
3.6-litre, 6-cylinder boxer engineM96/03
Performance
235 kW (320 hp) at 6,800 rpm
Transmission
5-speed-Tiptronic S
*Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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