Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (991.2) PDK

Highlights 

• Excellent, usable example 

• Porsche service history

• Seven-speed PDK gearbox

• Low mileage

Overview

There's a reason why the Porsche 911 has endured for over 60 years. Not only was it an incredibly well-designed car from the get go, but Porsche have never sat on their laurels, choosing instead to continually adapt and improve their flagship model as times, technology and indeed tastes have changed. Somehow though, the boffins in Stuttgart have also managed to maintain the car's original DNA and design language throughout its bloodline, which when you think about it, is quite the feat.

But while some iterations of the 911 can be, how shall we say, difficult to live with day to day, there are certain variants, like the 991 for instance, that can very easily slot into “cool daily” territory. A large part of what makes the 991 so usable is its size. When it arrived in 2011 it was the largest 911 yet and that translated into comfort, cabin space and four seats.

Thanks to its transaxle gearbox layout and a bunch of new tech, including Dynamic Chassis Control, the 991 was also incredibly well balanced and still handles like an absolute dream. Porsche didn't skimp on power either, offering a choice of naturally-aspirated flat-six engines – a 3.4-litre and a 3.8, with the latter (featured in the Carrera S) producing the best part of 400bhp. 

Porsche would tweak the car and produce an updated, face-lifted version – the 991.2 – in 2015. Featuring a host of styling tweaks, as well as all new 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six engines, the second-gen cars received hikes in power all round, with the base Carrera, for example, jumping from 350 to 370bhp.

And that is exactly what we have available here: a low mileage 2016 Porsche 911 991.2 Carrera with service history. And doesn't she look stunning in crisp white over dark red leather? In great condition inside and out, and with no mechanical issues to report, it's a wonderful example of one of the best and most usable 911s to ever play the game. Complete with that aforementioned twin-turbo 3.0-litre flat six mated to a seven-speed PDK, dual clutch flappy paddle gearbox, it makes a strong case for itself as an incredible all-rounder.

History and documentation

• Porsche main dealer service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: service at 2,043 miles (2017), four year condition report, inspection and service at 14,403 miles (2021), inspection service and eight year condition report at 21,482 miles (2023)

• Supporting paperwork

• In current ownership for four years

• Two keys

• Three former keepers

• First registered 05 Mar 2016

• HPI clear

• MOT until 24 Jun 2025

• 24,619 miles

Interior

• Striking red leather

• Aside from some marks here and there, including some light wear to the driver's seat bolster, steering wheel and gear knob, along with some slight discolouration to the driver's side floor mat, the dark red leather interior acquits itself rather well

• No apparent damage

• Headlining and carpets are in good condition

• Door cards in fine shape

• Dashboard, gauges and switchgear are all fully operational

• Infotainment screen appears fully functional

• Clean and tidy boot space with factory warning triangle

• Vendor informs us everything is in working order

Exterior

• Striking white paintwork presents well across the car

• The vendor tells us the car is damage-free

• No apparent signs of corrosion anywhere on the car

• All shut lines are good

• Rear spoiler functions as it should

• No apparent marks to any of the glasswork

• Factory 20” black alloy wheels look to be in good condition with only a few small blemishes to speak of

• Pirelli P Zero tyres all round that are road worthy according to the vendor, although the fronts were advisory items on the last MOT

• Clean underneath with no signs of damage

Mechanical

• 3.0-litre, 370bhp twin-turbo flat-six

• Seven-speed PDK gearbox

• 0-62mph in 4.4secs

• 182mph top speed

• Drilled brake discs all round

• Last serviced December 2023

• No untoward sounds or smoke from the engine

• Starts, runs and idles as it should

• No mechanical issues to report 

Summary

With more than enough performance for most and an inherent usability it's difficult to fault the 991 Carrera. Yes you can go full send and buy a GT3 RS but that's a car you'll only be able to drive every now and again. The beauty of the Carrera is you could daily it if you so choose, and you should.

In great condition and with good history and low mileage (but not so low that you'd be afraid to drive the thing) there's a lot to like here and for us this 991 is a tempting proposition for those that want a Porsche they can actually use and enjoy.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Prescot, Merseyside.