At a glance
About this car
The 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is a Guards Red cabriolet with a Sand Beige leather interior and a 3.8L H6 engine paired to a Tiptronic S automatic transmission. It rides on 19-inch Sport Design wheels with 5 mm spacers and wheel caps that carry the colored crest, and the black convertible top includes a wind blocker. The car carries the Sport Chrono Package Plus and the Bose High End Sound Package, along with leather sport seats whose backs are painted to match the body color.
Power windows, automatic climate control, cruise control and a tilt-telescopic steering wheel are standard. The cabin features leather trim on the center console, dash and doors, an alloy shift knob and leather-wrapped steering wheel. Instrumentation includes a clock and trip odometer, while the multi-function remote handles keyless entry and the universal remote transmitter sits in the console.
Safety equipment comprises dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, stability control and traction control. The convertible body includes rollover protection, an emergency interior trunk release and seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters. A limited-slip center differential, electronic ride control and front and rear stabilizer bars complete the chassis specification.
Price vs. market
Good Value $4,005 (7%) below the median of 271 comparable listings.
- This car
- $54,995
- Median asking
- $59,000
- Comparables
- 271 · 2005–2008
- Median mileage
- 55,180 mi (this car 57,903)
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.
Factory color
Guards Red
Guards Red is one of Porsche's most recognizable colors: a rich, solid red with a minimal hint of orange and a special luminosity that makes a bold statement on any 911. Originally known as India Red, it has been offered as a standard 911 color since the 1970s. Earlier cars, including mid-1980s 911s, carried it under code 027, and it later appeared under codes 80K and 84A on models including the 964, 993 and 996 into the early 2000s.
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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