At a glance
About this car
The 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S is a black convertible with black leather upholstery, a 3.8-liter H-6 engine mounted at the rear, and a manual transmission driving the rear wheels. It shows 82,240 miles and rides on 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires sized 235/35ZR19 front and 295/30ZR19 rear. The car carries adaptive suspension, sport suspension, four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars, speed-sensing power steering, and a rear spoiler.
Power features include the convertible roof with lining and wind blocker, heated and power-adjustable body-color door mirrors, power windows with one-touch operation, and remote keyless entry. Lighting and visibility equipment consists of Bi-Xenon high-intensity discharge headlights with washers and delay-off function, front fog lights, rear fog lights, rain-sensing wipers, a rear window defroster, and variably intermittent wipers. The analog instrument display includes a tachometer, trip computer, and outside temperature readout.
Inside are bucket front seats with power adjustment for both driver and passenger, a front center armrest, split folding rear seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic climate control, HomeLink garage transmitter, and tilt-telescoping steering column. Audio consists of an AM/FM radio and CD player with a single LCD monitor. Safety provisions include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, traction control, electronic stability control, dual front and side airbags, overhead airbag, integrated roll-over protection, perimeter approach lighting, and a security system.
Price vs. market
Strong Value $15,979 (27%) below the median of 271 comparable listings.
- This car
- $43,021
- Median asking
- $59,000
- Comparables
- 271 · 2005–2008
- Median mileage
- 55,180 mi (this car 82,291)
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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