1999 Porsche 996-610 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET 1999

PORSCHE 996-610 CARRERA 4 CABRIOLET 1999 – HARD TOP

MAKE

Porsche

MODEL: 996-610 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

YEAR: 1999

VIN: WPOZZZ99ZXS642216

ENGINE

M96/02 - 68X03066

DISPLACEMENT: 3,387 cc – 221 kW

ODOMETER: 200,000 km

CERTIFICATIONS

ASI Registration

ASI Certificate of Historical Relevance (CRS)

ASI Certification with Gold Plate

INTERIOR

Full Blue leather

EXTERIOR

L92U – Arctic Silver Metallic

SOFT TOP: Sonnenland Blue

ACCESSORIES

Original Hard Top

Wind deflector

C07 Italian market version

236 Porsche-spec tires

413 18" wheels

441 Radio preparation

490 Sound Package audio system (amplifier + upgraded speakers)

571 Pollen/cabin filter

662 PCM 1 (Porsche Communication Management with navigation)

692 CD changer (6 discs)

936 Rear seat in leather

983 Front seats in leather

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 Cabriolet – 996/610 – 1999

With Original Hard Top

GENERAL DATA

Make: Porsche

Model: 996-610 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

Year: 1999

VIN: WPOZZZ99ZXS642216

Engine:

M96/02 – 68X03066

Displacement: 3,387 cc – 221 kW (300 HP)

Odometer: 200,000 km

HISTORICAL CERTIFICATIONS – HIGHEST ASI LEVEL

The car has obtained all official ASI certifications, a major collector’s highlight:

ASI Registration

ASI Certificate of Historical Relevance (CRS)

ASI Certification with Gold Plate

The ASI Gold Plate represents the highest recognition for originality, state of preservation, and compliance with factory specifications.

The vehicle registration document officially lists the car as a historic and collectible vehicle, benefiting from all current tax and insurance incentives provided by law.

VEHICLE HISTORY

Original Italian car (C07 code)

Delivered new by the Porsche dealership in Forlì

Always remained in Italy

Always regularly and carefully maintained

Complete documentation includes:

Original first license plate

Original warranty and service booklet with official Porsche stamps

Owner’s manuals with original pouch

Infotainment system code card

Complete tool kit: tool bag, jack, compressor, and pressure gauge

The official stamps confirm regular servicing within the official network and biennial inspections carried out punctually (inspection valid until October 2027).

COLOR AND AESTHETIC CONFIGURATION

Exterior:

L92U – Arctic Silver Metallic

Interior:

Full Blue leather

Soft top: Sonnenland Blue

The Arctic Silver with blue soft top and Blue leather interior is one of the most elegant and refined combinations of the period.

ORIGINAL HARD TOP – RARE AND VERY EXPENSIVE OPTION

The car is equipped with an original Porsche hard top in perfect condition.

The hard top for the 996 Cabriolet was an extremely expensive option at the time (over €3,500–4,000 depending on the market) and is now very difficult to source, especially complete with accessories and in excellent condition.

Advantages:

Improved thermal and acoustic insulation

Sleeker coupé-like profile

Increased structural rigidity

Ideal for winter use

Increased collector value

Included accessories:

Original hard top

Wind deflector

OPTION CODES

The option codes indicate:

C07 Italian market version

236 Porsche-spec tires

413 18" wheels

441 Radio preparation

490 Sound Package (amplifier + upgraded speakers)

571 Pollen/cabin filter

662 PCM 1 (Porsche Communication Management with navigation)

692 CD changer (6 discs)

936 Rear seat in leather

983 Front seats in leather

In summary, the configuration includes:

Italian-market version

Full leather interior

Complete multimedia system for the period (PCM + CD changer)

18" wheels

Sound Package

TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE MODEL

The 1999 996 Carrera 4 Cabriolet represents:

First water-cooled generation of the 911

M96/02 6-cylinder boxer engine

Permanent all-wheel drive with viscous coupling

6-speed manual gearbox (Tiptronic optional)

0–100 km/h in approximately 5.2 seconds

Top speed approximately 280 km/h

An evolved chassis compared to the 993, with greater rigidity, improved safety, high performance, and everyday usability.

MODEL HISTORY AND RARITY

The 996 series (1997–2006) marks a historic turning point for Porsche: it is the first 911 to abandon air cooling, opening a new technological era.

The 1999 Carrera 4 Cabriolet version represents:

The very first production years of the 996 Cabriolet

A configuration increasingly sought after today if original Italian and ASI certified

Even less common when equipped with the original hard top

An example with:

Original license plate

Documented Italian history

ASI Gold Plate

Original Hard Top

Complete documentation

represents an extremely interesting combination from both a historical and collector’s standpoint.