Porsche 997 Carrera S

The vehicle in detail

You feel the difference right away: more responsive at the top end, more character across the entire rev range, and, when paired with the six-speed manual transmission, a car that feels exactly how a 911 should feel. Mechanical, direct, and addictive.

And of course, that calls for the right sound. The Porsche Sport Exhaust (XLF) with valve system lets you choose, with the push of a button, between civilized cruising and a soundtrack that turns every tunnel into a stage. The Sport Chrono Package Plus (640) delivers sharper throttle response and the familiar stopwatch on the dashboard, while PASM (475) tunes the suspension to be either comfortable or firm, as you prefer.

Visually, too, this Carrera S stands out from the average 997 you see on the street. No standard wheels here—instead, 19-inch SportDesign rims (407) with hub caps painted in the body color (XD9), and factory-fitted 5-mm track wideners (XRP) that make it just a bit wider and more solid on the road. Finished in Basalt Black Metallic with a black leather interior (981), accented with stitching in a light contrasting color—a subtle detail that shows the first owner knew exactly what he wanted. Heated sport seats and a leather multifunction steering wheel round out the package.

There’s no shortage of comfort: an electric sliding/tilting sunroof (650), BOSE Surround Sound, PCM with navigation and phone module, and ParkAssist. Prefer Apple CarPlay and modern navigation? Upon request, we can install the Porsche Classic PCCM Plus system for you—for an additional charge, of course.

Then there’s the history, which is just as important. The car was delivered new in Germany and has been serviced its entire life at two official Porsche Centers in Germany, with its most recent service performed just this year. Of course, this 997 is also still fully covered in its original factory paint.

Anyone who follows the market even a little knows this: good 997 Carrera S models with the X51 package are scarce, and the genuine ones rarely stay on the market for long. You don’t often come across a Carrera S with this combination of Powerkit, manual transmission, history, and specifications.

This is the Carrera S just the way you want it. And opportunities like this don’t come along often.

Will we see you soon in Doorn?