1997 Porsche 911

1997 Porsche 911 Description

This stylish 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S registers just 48,650 original miles on its odometer. The Carrera 4S is a fine automobile—commonly referred to as the C4S—one that is essentially a naturally aspirated 911 Carrera with major drivetrain and bodywork changes. The drivetrain in the C4S is all-wheel-drive as opposed to rear-wheel-drive in the standard Carrera. The bodywork should look familiar, as it is the same shell as that of the Turbo model with its flared fender arches, rear deck-lid spoiler and revised front nose and rear bumper/valence. The Turbo influence is further reinforced with the 18-inch Technology wheels, a lowered ride height and red brake calipers. From a visual perspective, all this eye candy proves to be indistinguishable from the Turbo, with the exception of the script on the rear deck lid which provides positive model identification. This particular car is from the last generation of air-cooled 911s, which were produced from model years 1995-98. These Porsches had the internal designation of “993” and are considered by many enthusiasts to be the finest air-cooled Porsches ever built. What lies at the heart of this reverence toward the 993 is the build quality: being the last of what was largely a “hand-built” Porsche prior to the conversion to a much more automated production process. That quality is reflected in the panel fit, the vault-like feel of the door closing, and the extensive use of high-quality material to complement the precision assembly. The 3.6 liter engine and 6-speed gearbox combine to provide serious performance—even by contemporary standards—with a 0-60 time of 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 166 miles per hour. This stunning silver C4S is in beautiful condition commensurate with what should be expected for this final act of the air-cooled Porsches.
48,650 milesMatching numbers 3.6L flat 6-cylinder engine6-speed manual transmission4-wheel vented disc brakesRed calipersAero packageSunroofRemote 6-disc CD changerPower driver's seatPirelli P-Zero tiresClean CarFax and Autocheck