Overview

The 997 sits in a very special place in the 911 story.

Not too big, not too digital, not too complicated. Just the right balance of size, weight and feel. It is widely regarded as the last of the truly “modern analogue” 911s, and that is exactly why buyers are chasing them now.

Finished in Black with a cream leather interior, this example shows just 59,330 km and presents as a clean, usable car with strong everyday appeal.

Key Details

• 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S (997)
• 59,330 km
• Grade 4 / Interior B
• 3.8L Flat-six
• Automatic transmission
• Rear-wheel drive

Specification and Features

• Beige leather interior
• Sports Chrono Package
• PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management)
• Heated seats
• Sports design steering wheel
• White instrument dials and chrono
• Aftermarket navigation system
• Reverse camera
• Full digital TV
• Spare key, manuals and documentation noted

Condition Overview

• Exterior presents well overall with noted age-related marks
• Interior shows light wear consistent with mileage
• Structurally clean with no major concerns highlighted

Inspector Notes

• W2 – offside front wing and driver’s door
• U1 – nearside rear quarter
• U1 – nearside front door
• AU1 – rear bumper and nearside rear quarter
• General light scratches, minor dents and repair marks
• Interior shows light wear and minor marks
• All consistent with normal use and age, nothing out of the ordinary for a 997.

Why the 997 Carrera S Matters

There is a reason people keep coming back to the 997.

When it launched, many said it “put the 911 back on track.” It brought back the classic proportions, improved steering feel, and delivered a car that felt alive again after the 996.

Even today, it holds up.

It is small enough to feel agile, light enough to feel responsive, and modern enough to use every day. The hydraulic steering still talks to you. The naturally aspirated engine still delivers clean, linear power.

It is a car you can drive to work, then take the long way home just because you want to.

That balance is exactly why values are strengthening and why clean examples are getting harder to find, especially in good condition from Japan.

Market Insight

Auction start price £24,500

Expected winning range £27,000+

Demand for clean 997 Carrera S models continues to grow, particularly well-maintained examples like this.

Driving Experience

Sharp, composed and confidence inspiring.

The Carrera S gives you more urgency than the standard car, without losing usability. It feels planted, predictable and engaging, with just enough edge to remind you it is still a proper 911.

This is the kind of car that makes every drive feel worthwhile.

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