2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S (991.1)

Highlights

• A last hurrah for natural aspiration
• 390 bhp and 324 lb ft
• Fabulous red leather interior
• Matching red soft top roof
• Plenty of options ticked

Overview

The 991 iteration of the 911 loves an acronym. PCCB, PDCC, PDLS, PDK, all combine to make your eyes go a bit googly. But if you look at it another way, even the standard 991 — i.e. the non-S model — is extremely responsive and puts its power down impressively. So imagine what the S can do with a bigger engine, 50 extra horsepower, and a bootfull of acronyms.

The car offered for sale here has certainly been treated well when the first owner was ticking the options list. There’s plenty to keep you entertained, and to ensure you arrive at your destination in suave style. Red leather swathes the interior, and remains in excellent condition. It matches the red soft-top roof and contrasts the metallic paintwork superbly.

This Porsche appears to have been very well kept throughout its life, with the paintwork only showing a few very minor blemishes. And even the MOT record shows just one advisory back in 2015, and none since.

So if you’re looking for a powerful convertible to enjoy the open road in, then this 991 has a lot to offer. It doesn’t hang about, but it goes about its business with sophistication and precision.

History and documentation

• Registered 28 Jun 2012
• The seller informs us that the car comes with full main dealer service history and a full document pack
• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates
• Service book with stamps showing services as follows: Mar 2014 @ 123 miles, Mar 2016 @ 14,962 miles, Feb 2018 @ 24,505 miles, Jun 2020 @ 32,475 miles, Aug 2022 @ 37,893 miles
• Current mileage 43k miles
• Two keys
• Three former keepers
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 13 Nov 2024
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Finished in Carrera red throughout, the interior of this Porsche is a supremely luxurious place to spend a long journey
• Red leather swathes the seats, dashboard, steering wheel, and door cards
• There is very little wear to the upholstery, with even the driver’s seat bolster remaining in excellent condition
• Electronically adjustable adaptive sports seats with three levels of heating
• Matching red carpets and black footwell mats
• The leather-trimmed door cards and centre console are in very good condition
• Leather multi-function steering wheel
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning
• Burmeister high end surround-sound system
• Wind deflector
• The expansive dashboard is very smart and features an analogue clock which is part of the Sport Chrono package
• Bold, clear instruments
• Original computer, with stereo, phone connection, and navigation
• Rear seating for two
• Keyless entry
• Electric mirrors
• Homelink
• TV Tuner
• The seller reports an intermittent airbag warning light
• At the front of the car, the carpeted boot provides luggage storage and retains its original warning triangle

Exterior

• This 911 looks smart and suave with its roof up or down
• Metallic Agate Grey paintwork
• The paint looks very well presented, retaining a deep shine to the lacquer
• Good panel gaps, with no obvious dents or damage to the bodywork that we could see
• There is a scratch reported on the bonnet
• A few small, unobtrusive stonechips to the front bumper
• 20-inch, ten-spoke diamond cut alloy wheels
• Pirelli PZero tyres
• A few small scuffs can be seen on some of the wheels, but they still look very presentable
• Porsche badges present and correct front and rear, and on the hubcaps
• The headlights look clear and bright, with only light scratching to the lenses
• Windscreen and windows in good condition, with no significant chips reported
• The red soft top roof looks smart, with only light creasing from storage a small wear mark commensurate with age
• Front and Rear parking sensors
• Bi-Xenon headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights

Mechanical

• 3,800 cc naturally-aspirated flat-six engine
• Produces 390 bhp and 324 lb ft
• Automatic PDK transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Sport and Sport Plus modes fine tune the suspension, engine response, and gear change
• Porsche Active Suspension Management
• Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) - a very expensive option when new
• Switchable sports exhaust
• The ’S’ model features suspension 10mm lower than standard models
• Stop-start
• No MOT advisories recorded
• It has never failed an MOT
• It hasn’t had an MOT advisory since 2015
• The battery has reportedly been replaced recently

Summary

In all, this Porsche appears to have been treated almost like a member of the family. It remains superbly smart inside and out, and it won’t hesitate to show you what it can do when you put your foot down.

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