At a glance
About this car
This 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Launch Edition is a rare early-build example finished in Black over a full Black leather interior. Powered by a 3.8L H6 flat-six paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, the coupe has covered just 17,562 miles and remains in exceptional preserved condition.
Built in June 2004 as chassis sequence #0200, this vehicle was equipped from the factory with the highly desirable Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake system featuring signature yellow calipers. Additional performance and comfort equipment includes the Sport Chrono Package Plus, PASM active suspension, and Adaptive Sport Seats, all contributing to its status as a documented launch-specification 997.1 Carrera S.
Every listed feature and option from the factory specification is presented below for complete transparency.
Performance & BrakesPrice vs. market
Premium Priced $30,890 (52%) above the median of 207 comparable listings.
- This car
- $89,888
- Median asking
- $58,998
- Comparables
- 207 · 2005–2007
- Median mileage
- 53,476 mi (this car 17,562)
Compared with other active listings of the same model (model years ±2) on Exotics Group. These are dealers' asking prices, not sale prices, and condition, options, mileage and history are not adjusted for.
About the Porsche 911 Carrera S 997
- Production
- 2004–2012
- Cylinders
- 6
- Powertrain
- Combustion
The Porsche 911 Carrera S (997 generation) was produced from 2004 to 2012, marking the fifth iteration of the iconic 911 lineup. As part of the 997.1 (2004-2008) and 997.2 (2009-2012) phases, Porsche manufactured approximately 213,000 units of the 997 generation across all variants, with the Carrera S being a popular performance model. Specific production numbers for the Carrera S are not publicly detailed, but its prevalence among enthusiasts suggests a significant share of the total.
The Carrera S initially featured a 3.8-liter flat-six engine in the 997.1, producing 355 horsepower, later upgraded to 385 horsepower in the 997.2 with direct fuel injection. It achieves 0-60 mph in around 4.5 seconds (manual transmission) and a top speed of approximately 182 mph. A key highlight for collectors is the availability of limited editions like the Carrera S Powerkit, offering enhanced performance. The 997 is historically significant as the last 911 generation to widely offer a manual transmission across trims. Value trends show steady appreciation, especially for low-mileage, manual examples, with prices often ranging from $40,000 to $70,000 USD depending on condition and provenance, making it a desirable entry point for exotic car collectors.
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