Background
The 997 is fast becoming the one of the most popular of recent 911s, being better built than the 996 before, and yet offering a purer driving experience than the technically superior 991 and models that followed.
The generation 2 models featured new direct injection engines and in the 3.8 litre S models, power was raised to 385BHP and 420 NM of torque. It has also proven to be considerably more reliable than the generation 1 variants and the new interior improved in quality too, with the controls still feeling modern today. All models were installed with daytime running lights, whilst the Carrera 4S also featured a unique full width rear reflector strip at the rear.
A manual and automatic gearbox option were offered as before, however unlike previous automatics, the new PDK 7 speed gearbox featured standard, sport and sports plus modes, allowing the owner to select the programme to suit their preferred driving style. Critically for the first time this also meant that cars fitted with this new PDK gearbox, could accelerate quicker than the manual version, with 0-60 mph coming up 4.3 seconds when sport plus was selected compared to 4.7 seconds for the manual variant, whilst the top speed of 184mph was certainly sufficient. Purists go on about 2WD 911s, but the 4WD Carrera S is a formidable machine, capable of putting all of those 385 horses down in virtually any conditions on any road.
This Example
A pleasant return for this previously sold Generation 2 Carrera 4S with PDK transmission is finished in the stunning combination of basalt black with full black leather interior. It was purchased by Mr Carpenter of Ashford in June 2009, has covered just 32,400 miles from new, benefits from a full service history and is still in excellent condition throughout. Additional to the following extensive specification, it has also been retro fitted with a paddle shift steering wheel, cruise control, sat nav and software upgrade by Porsche Centre Brooklands and new 19” genuine Fuchs alloy wheels by JZM Porsche.
Specification:
Heated seats
Switchable sports exhaust
Parking sensors
Sports seat, backrest shell, left, full way electrically adjustable
Sports seat, backrest shell, right, full way electrically adjustable
Sport Chrono Plus package
BOSE sound package
Air conditioner
Sunroof delete
Rear wiper delete
Handbrake lever Aluminium II
Integrated CD/DVD autochanger
Park distance control
“Vehicle Tracking System” preparation
Acoustic package RoW
Alcantara rooflining
Xenon plus dynamic cornering light
Standard climate zones
Multi-function steering wheel (upgraded to a paddle shift steering wheel by Porsche in 2014)
-2008 PCM 2, 2009- PCM 3 Off-road navigation (now upgraded)
Silver coloured instrument dials, instrument cluster
Silver coloured dials, stopwatch
Version for Great Britain
EU country version
Right-hand drive version
Control and indications in English lettering
Battery, 80 Ah
Battery disconnection switch
Licence plate holder version 3
Locking differential 40%
PDK transmission
Automatically dimming interior and door mirrors
Rain sensors
Door mirrors -aspherical- driver’s side, electrically adjustable and with heating
Headlamp washer
Automatic seat belt, 3-point, rear
19” Turbo-1 wheel (now changed to Fuchs wheels)
CD storage unit
Antenna diversity
Anti-theft lock, wheel bolts “THATCHAM”
Rear fog light, right
“PASM” electronic damper control
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
Headlights for left-hand traffic
Tilt sensor
Immobilizer, central locking, 433 MHz
Theft security system, 433 MHz
-07 Alarm siren and tilt sensor 08- Alarm siren
Seat position control for comfort sear, right
Black seat belts
Upper windscreen tinted darker
Activated charcoal filter
DVD navigation, “Europe package”
12-V socket, passenger’s side footwell
On-board computer
Fuel pump activation
-2008 PCM 2, 2009- PCM 3 basic module incl, radio (now upgraded)
-2008 PCM 2, 2009- PCM 3 telephone (GSM) (now upgraded)
“Driver card” Antenna
Alarm system connection
Restart inhibitor
Rear seats, split
Floor mats
Universal multimedia interface
Seat covers, rear, leather
Leather equipment, without seat covers
Seat covers, front, leather
Steering wheel airbag module in leather
5-mm spacers, front/rear
Porsche Crest embossed in headrest
Service History:
01/06/2011: 4,285 miles – Porsche Centre Tonbridge
10/05/2013: 8,480 miles – JZM Porsche
18/06/2015: 15,370 miles – Porsche Centre Brooklands
23/06/2017: 20,335 miles – Porsche Centre Brooklands
25/01/2018: 21,363 miles – JZM (internal sales preparation)
22/06/2021: 29,048 miles – Paul Stephens Specialist in Porsche (Major service included in last sales preparation)
05/07/2023: 32,323 miles – Paul Stephens Specialist in Porsche
This Carrera 4S offers the best of both worlds by being an easy daily companion, yet still having impressive performance and dynamics to entertain when the mood takes you.
