2006 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera 2S Tiptronic

Highlights

• 3.8-litre flat six rated at 350bhp
• Excellent Guards Red paintwork and ‘Cup’ aero kit
• Just 28k miles from new
• Freshly serviced
• Long MOT with no advisories

Overview

Round headlights, a rear-mounted flat-six engine, superb German engineering, what more could you want in your Porsche? Well the one offered here is finished in a suitably loud shade of Guards Red, and comes with the ‘Cup’ aero kit fitted.

The seller informs us that this car was a demonstration model, hence why it comes fully loaded with all the bells and whistles, even down to the very period-correct minidisc changer mounted alongside the DVD-powered sat nav system in the front luggage compartment.

But while its auxiliary audio inputs might show its age — don’t worry, the Bose sound system also has Bluetooth — the performance stats still offer plenty to play with. 350 bhp coming from the 3.8-litre flat-six engine is administered to the rear wheels via a six-speed Tiptronic gearbox with control buttons on the steering wheel. And the top speed of 186 mph will see you storming down the Autobahn leaving lesser vehicles in your wake.

If you’re looking for a powerful 911 that will stand out from the crowd with an unapologetic combination of bright red paint and a bodykit, then this Carrera has a lot going for it. And when you sink into the leather upholstery of the interior and set your sights on the horizon, you won’t want to be anywhere else.

History and documentation

• Registered 11 Apr 2006
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Mar 2007 @ 7,578 miles, Jul 2008 @ 15,304 miles, Jun 2009 @ 16,258 miles, Aug 2010 @ 16,698 miles, Jul 2013 @ 23,200 miles, May 2019 @ 26,195 miles, Sep 2024 @ 27,993 miles
• Original documents in leather wallet
• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates
• Two keys
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 24 Sep 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• Four former keepers
• HPI clear
• Private plate C2 SUR included in sale
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• The interior of this 997 is a suitably luxurious yet sporting place to be
• Black leather upholstery on the sports seats
• Contrasting red seatbelts
• The leather remains in very good condition for its age, with few signs of use
• Electronically adjustable heated seats
• Some light scratches to the rear of the front seats
• Matching black carpets and footwell mats
• Multi-function steering wheel with Tiptronic gear controls
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning
• The dashboard is well stocked with plenty of analogue instruments
• Centrally-mounted raised clock
• On board computer with DVD-powered navigation system
• Bose sound system with Bluetooth connection
• Six-disc CD changer, and minidisc changer mounted in the boot
• Rear seating for two, which can be folded down for luggage storage
• Headlining clean and tidy
• Boot at the front of the car, with fully carpeted luggage compartment

Exterior

• Finished in Guards Red, this Porsche is designed to be seen
• It features the Cup aero kit, which was reportedly fitted from new
• The Guards Red paintwork is in generally good condition
• Some small chips and scratches, such as on the front splitter and near the wheel arches
• The paint retains a deep colour and shine
• Body panels in good condition, with no damage that we can see
• 19-inch, ten-spoke alloy wheels
• GoodYear Eagle F1, and Michelin Pilot Sport tyres
• One tyre was replaced in Sep 2024
• The wheels are generally very well presented, with only a few small scuffs to be found
• Porsche and ‘Carrera S’ badges present front and rear
• Headlights clear and bright
• Optional rear windscreen wiper fitted
• Some light scratching to the driver’s window
• Electronic sunroof
• Quad exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 3,824 cc flat-six engine at the rear
• Produces 350 bhp and 310 lb ft
• Top speed 182 mph, 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds
• Six-speed Tiptronic transmission, with steering wheel controls
• Engine bay clean and tidy
• In Sep 2024 the car received a service at a cost of £2,724
• This included a new battery, engine oil and filter change, new spark plugs, ignition coils and exhaust fitting kit
• In May 2019 the car also received a major service including engine oil and filter, air filter, drive belts, and spark plugs, at a cost of £720
• Long MOT
• No warning lights
• Said to run well, with no mechanical issues reported

Summary

This high-spec, low mileage Carrera offers its next driver a long MOT and a short 0-60 time. It’s well engineered, yet unapologetically extrovert. It’s a contradiction. It’s so many things. And that’s why you want it. Surely that makes it a head and heart purchase?

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