Porsche 997.2 Carrera S

The vehicle in detail

• 635 – Park distance control
• 674 – Vehicle Tracking System preparation
• 170 – Acoustic package
• 454 – Automatic speed control
• 594 – Alcantara roof lining
• 601 – Xenon lighting system
• 840 – Sports steering wheel
• 672 – PCM3 offroad navigation
• 419 – Carrera S Facelift 19” wheel
• 023 – Silver-coloured instrument cluster
• 026 – Silver-coloured stopwatch
• 288 – Headlamp washer
• 342 – Seat heating
• 425 – Rear window wiper
• 446 – Concave wheel centres with full-colour Porsche Crest
• 475 – PASM electronic damper control
• 476 – Porsche Stability Management
• 555 – Black seat belts
• 567 – Tinted windscreen
• 573 – Air-conditioning
• 610 – DVD Navigation Europe Package
• 640 – Sport Chrono Plus package
• 652 – Without sliding/tilting roof
• 659 – On-board computer
• 680 – BOSE sound package

It has covered 45,000 miles, with just three owners from new, and been meticulously maintained by Porsche main agents throughout its life with every invoice present.

On The RoadWhilst the sheer stats on paper for outright performance favour current 911s, 0-60mph in the mid 4s and a top speed just shy of 190mph for this 3.8 litre car certainly isn’t shabby. However, it’s the compact dimensions of the 997 that make it easier to drive quicker with confidence on your favourite road, This is also the last 911 to feature hydraulic steering, so unlike the electric equivalents that followed, communication at the helm is just as good as you would hope, brimming with feel and feedback.

And for those who bang on about manual transmission, the PDK fitted to this car not only allows it to reach a higher top speed than the manual equivalent, but the acceleration figures are also quicker too, and that’s before we talk about the ease of driving in traffic.

Our ThoughtsJump behind the wheel of a generation 1 997 and it feels closer to the previous 996 series in the way it drives and performs, whilst in contrast, despite its similar appearance, the generation 2 model manages to feel like a more modern car, particularly when fitted with the excellent PDK transmission as in this car. It is no surprise that Porschephiles are seeking out these late 997s, particularly in S specification in preference to the larger later models that followed. Although unbelievably 15 years old now, this unmarked Carrera S example, finished in a timeless colour combination is probably as good as they get.