At a glance
About this car
The 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera features a comprehensive 6.2L naturally aspirated LS3 V8 engine swap performed by Chavis Performance Engineering, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission equipped with a CPE Stage 2+ 997 clutch kit and numeric shifter cables. Finished in Seal Grey Metallic over Stone Grey standard leather interior, this rear-wheel-drive coupe has accumulated 77,281 miles and incorporates extensive modifications that transform its appearance and performance while retaining full functionality with no dashboard warning lights.
Exterior upgrades include a Sport Classic lookalike bodykit with vinyl stripes, an OEM Aerokit front bumper, a 997.1 GT3 rear bumper, and a Getty Design classic ducktail decklid. Additional equipment consists of 19-inch black Porsche Carrera Classic wheels, a CPE street exhaust system, and a CPE street drivability tune. The interior is equipped with heated seats, a bi-xenon headlamp package, Porsche crests in the headrests, and a custom Phoenix Gold full audio system.
Extensive records and build documentation from CPE accompany the vehicle, highlighting the thorough execution of the LS3 conversion and supporting modifications.
About the Porsche 911 Carrera 997
- Production
- 2004–2008
- Cylinders
- 6
- Powertrain
- Combustion
The Porsche 911 Carrera 997, part of the fifth generation of the iconic 911 lineup, was produced between 2004 and 2012 (model years 2005-2012). Approximately 213,000 units were manufactured across all variants during its production run, making it less rare than some earlier 911 generations but still desirable among collectors for its balance of modern engineering and classic Porsche design. The 997 Carrera base model featured a 3.6-liter flat-six engine, producing 325 horsepower, while the Carrera S offered a 3.8-liter version with 355 horsepower. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of around 4.8 seconds for the Carrera S with a top speed nearing 182 mph.
For exotic car collectors, the 997 holds appeal due to its historical significance as a return to a more rounded, classic 911 aesthetic after the controversial 996 design. Special editions like the 997 GT3 RS and Turbo models are particularly sought after, with limited production numbers and track-focused engineering. Value trends show steady appreciation, especially for low-mileage examples and manual transmission variants, as the 997 is often seen as one of the last analog-feeling 911s before the shift to more digital systems in later generations.
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