2002 Porsche 911 CARRERA 2

Make

Porsche

Model

911 CARRERA 2

Year

2002

Listed price

$22,000

Location

Palm Coast, Florida

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

136,000 miles

The 996 generation of the Porsche 911, launched in 1997, marked a pivotal moment in the model's storied history. It was the first 911 to feature a water-cooled engine, a significant departure from the air-cooled flat-sixes that had defined the model for decades. This change, while initially controversial among purists, allowed for greater power, efficiency, and emissions control, propelling the 911 into the modern era. The Carrera 2, with its rear-wheel-drive purity and the newly developed 3.4-liter (later 3.6-liter) M96 engine, quickly established itself as a formidable sports car, blending everyday usability with thrilling performance. Its sleek, integrated headlight design also set it apart, signaling a new chapter for the iconic German marque. This particular 2002 Carrera 2 Convertible embodies the accessible performance and open-air enjoyment that defines the 996. Powered by the revised 3.6-liter M96 flat-six, factory rated at 320 horsepower, this example has covered 136,000 miles and features an automatic transmission for relaxed cruising. The engine's breathing has been enhanced with a K&N air filter, a common and effective modification. Recently detailed and treated with a graphene coating, this convertible is ready for its next enthusiast owner to drop the top and enjoy the quintessential Porsche experience on the open road.