2012 Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 2 Cabriolet PDK

Highlights

• Smart example of purest 991 cabriolet

• PDK sequential transmission

• Full service history and supporting invoices

• Black leather upholstery

• Sport Chrono+ Pack

Overview  

When the 991 was introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, it retained the rear-engined layout of the original and was offered as both rear- and four-wheel-drive. It also brought with it an evolved engine range in the form of a 3.4-litre six-cylinder ‘boxer’ unit with direct fuel injection and 350bhp, while the larger 3.8-litre Carrera S put out 400bhp.  

This example is a UK-spec 991 Carrera 2 Convertible, with the 3.4-litre unit under its engine cover and Porsche’s sought-after ‘PDK’ automatic transmission – a seven-speed auto with manual control and shift paddles, derived from parent company VW Group’s ‘DSG’ technology. It allows faster changes than the manual models and was the fastest ‘standard model’ 991.

Its stealthy black-on-black colour scheme is discreet yet subtly eye-catching, especially when paired with the stunning 20-inch, 10-spoke factory option alloys.

It has a comprehensive service history, has been with its current owner for the past five years and has been garaged throughout that time. With the roof down it’s a fantastic summer car, ready to be thoroughly enjoyed as the days get longer and spring gets into full flow.

History and documentation

• First registered 6 Apr 2012

• Supplied new by Porsche Centre Silverstone

• Full spec breakdown on inside cover of service book

• UK V5 registration document in the name of the vendor

• Last owner for five years

• MOT without any advisories valid until 13 Jul 2025

• Original handbook, DCIM guide, dealer directory, quick start guide and service book

• Service history is stamped as follows: PDI (2012, Porsche Centre, Silverstone), Feb 2014 @ 9,864 miles, Oct 2015 @ 30,081 miles, Nov 2016 @ 49,511 miles, Jun 2018 @ 60,968 miles, Oct 2019 @ 69,696 miles, Oct 2021 @ 76,375 miles, Oct 2023 @ 83,894 miles

• Invoices for new gearbox in 2022 and full machine polish and ceramic coating

Interior

•  Black leather electrically adjustable high-back sports bucket seats in very smart order

• Tiny amount of wear to driver’s seat bolster

• Multifunction steering wheel

• Heated electric mirrors and four electric windows

• Climate control

• BOSE surround sound stereo

• Sports Chrono Package with central clock, plus Sport and Sport+ electrically adjustable suspension 

• PCIM infotainment system, full working order with factory nav

• All dials, switches and controls work as intended

• Electrically retractable roof in excellent condition

Exterior 

• Gorgeous Basalt Black paint

• 20-inch 10-spoke Carrera Sport alloy wheels in good condition

• Some marks to nearside rear wheel outer rim

• Excellent factory-spec Pirelli P-Zero tyres all-round

• Paint finish is very good all over

• Some very minor scuffs on lower part of rear bumper

•  There are some some very minor marks and defects commensurate with age and mileage, but there is nothing otherwise notable

• Reportedly excellent underneath with no corrosion advisories for the MOT

• Superb mohair hood 

Mechanical

• 3.4-litre flat six water-cooled engine

• Produces 350bhp

• Seven-speed ‘PDK’ sequential transmission

• 0-62mph in 4.8 secs, 178mph top speed

• No excessive smoke or coolant use reported

• New gearbox fitted in 2022

• Recent mechanical fuel pump replacement

• Described by the vendor as being great to drive with no apparent faults or issues

Summary

If you want a supercar that is also extremely forgiving in everyday use, then a 911 is the default choice – and for a good reason. With the two-pedal PDK transmission, even more so. 

It can be as refined and docile as you need it to be when crawling around the M25 or up the M6 at rush hour, or picking your way through city streets on your way to the office, yet it still comes into its own on the open road. It’s the definition of an all-purpose sports car but is never anything other than fun to drive – a stunning open-top Porsche, ready to make the most of the upcoming summer months. 

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