Porsche 911 Boxster 996 Centre Console Arm Rest Black Leather 99655250700

The Porsche CARRERA 996 2003 Leather Cover is a precisely crafted interior component, designed specifically for the 996 series models. Thanks to the use of leather upholstery, it enhances the perceived quality of the cabin, ensures a consistent look with the factory finish, and allows for an aesthetic, technically correct replacement of a worn part. This is a solution for drivers who want to maintain the original character of their Porsche interior while preserving high functionality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 99655215503
• Mark: Porsche
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 99655215503
• Substitutable numbers: 99655215503, 996 552 155 03, 99655250700, 996 552 507 00
• Part type: Centre Console Assembly
• Category: Centre & Overhead Consoles

Purpose and Fit for Porsche 996

The Porsche CARRERA 996 2003 Cover (leather) is a component developed with a specific model generation in mind, which translates to a proper fit with adjacent interior components. The cover's design accounts for the geometry of the factory mounting points, ensuring that the dashboard and console lines are maintained after installation, without unwanted gaps or material stress.

The precise dimensional fit reduces the risk of creaks and resonances during driving, and also facilitates installation in workshop conditions. This is particularly important for sports cars, where body rigidity and the precision of interior component fit influence acoustic comfort and the subjective perception of quality.

Construction and Material Properties

The cover is made from a load-bearing base structure covered with genuine leather, providing a pleasant tactile surface and visual consistency with other upholstery elements. The leather finish is characterized by good abrasion resistance with proper care, as well as color stability under typical interior operating conditions.

The choice of material and stitching technology minimizes the risk of surface creasing and delamination due to temperature changes. The applied stitching serves both aesthetic and structural purposes, stabilizing the leather on the substrate and limiting its movement in critical areas.

Function within the Vehicle's Interior System

The cover acts as a masking and protective element, concealing a section of the internal structure, wiring, or mechanisms, thus providing a uniform, organized surface. This keeps the Porsche interior visually clean and protects potentially sensitive components from accidental mechanical contact.

A properly fitted cover also helps to reduce local noise and vibration sources, acting as an additional damping layer. In sports cars like the Carrera 996, this is important for maintaining a balance between the car's dynamic character and the comfort of daily use.

Benefits of Using an Original Porsche Part

Using a cover from the Porsche brand allows for the preservation of factory geometry, texture, and color, which is particularly important for collector vehicles or those undergoing professional restoration. An original component also simplifies work for workshops specializing in the Porsche brand, as its installation and compatibility with other elements are predictable.

For workshops and owners, it is also important that an original cover aligns with the vehicle manufacturer's quality standards, reducing the risk of subsequent complaints related to fit or material longevity. If you want to better understand how the quick availability of original parts affects car repair times, it's worth reading the article on the impact of used OEM parts availability on car workshop stay time.

Practical Application in Servicing

Replacing the cover is a typical stage in interior refresh work, collision repairs, or addressing the effects of operational wear. Thanks to its design, which is consistent with factory specifications, this component integrates well into the service procedures used in independent workshops specializing in the Porsche brand.

For vehicle owners, this means the ability to restore a cohesive cabin appearance without the need to interfere with the supporting structure or modify adjacent parts. It is a practical solution when the goal is to maintain the car's value and preserve the original interior character while enhancing the perceived quality of the finish.