The 911 (996) was introduced in 1997 to replace the now legendary 993 derivative of the 911.
Causing a stir when it was launched in 1998 with a 3.4 litre water-cooled engine moving away from the air-cooled units that the 911 had been produced with since 1968.
With new styling moving away from the traditional oval headlights linked to the 911 the 996 headlights were then used in the GT1 LM1 Le Mans race car and have now become an infamous part of the 996’s appeal. Often called ‘Fried Eggs’ because of the orange indicator lens in the clear light.
The 996 range was updated in 2002, commonly now referred to as the 996.2 and the updates included a revision to the headlamps going to a completely clear lamp used on the Turbo models.
The 996 Targa and 996 C4S models were also introduced.
The C4S used a 3.6 litre engine producing 315 hp, it also shared the same wide body as the Turbo and included Turbo front and rear bumpers, wheels, brakes and suspension. The C4S is now a highly desirable model.
Approved vehicles at Harbour Cars undergo thorough preparation to ensure they meet the highest possible showroom standards. All of our cars undergo an independent 111-point workshop inspection and road test by a qualified technician. This generates a report personal to your car.
We include a 1 year comprehensive bumper to bumper warranty, unless otherwise stated.
Please visit our Preparation & Warranty section for full details.
After machine polishing and detailing to showroom standards, we supply Gtechniq Cystal Serum & Exo twin layer Ceramic Coating free of charge as part of the preparation on every car we supply.
Ceramic Coat protects the vehicles paintwork. Both Crystal Serum and Exo are composite coatings , meaning they penetrate deeper into the substrate delivering incredible performance and durability when compared to Quartz based coatings. They provide the best possible protection from wash swirls, contamination, and wear & tear. This dual layer system is optically clear, ultra-durable, slick to the touch and provides exceptional dirt and water repellence.
As the base layer Crystal Serum is geared towards delivering maximum hardness and durability, as the top layer Exo’s technology is geared towards slickness, dirt repellency and water beading.
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Everybody I have dealt with at Harbour Cars was polite friendly and very professional at all times.
I would say they have a culture that is lacking in other dealerships of ensuring their cars are properly serviced and presented with no corners cut. Highly recommended.
Peter Richardson