2015 PORSCHE 911

hen Porsche launched the 7th generation of the 911 (code named 991) in 2011, enthusiasts moaned as they always do when a 911 series gets replaced, about how it was bigger and more comfortable than the outgoing 997 series. However, in the case of the 991, with evolution came revolution. Although larger than the car it replaced, it was up to 80KGs lighter in some models and with 90% of the components not carried over from the 997, there was definite uptick in quality and technology too, which gave the car more of a premium GT feel that can be found in more recent Porsches today. Jump out of last generation 718 or Macan for example, and the design language will feel very familiar. However, whilst the latest cars are laden with essential tech to satisfy ever tightening legislation, this doesn’t always improve the sports car driving experience.

The 991.1 is largely devoid of these features and GT/ST/R cars aside, is the last 911 to feature normally aspirated flat six engines. Today this translates into a car that still feels fresh and modern inside, however, as in earlier traditional cars, delivers a raw flat 6 growl from engines, that still need to be worked to perform their magic.

Which brings us neatly to this later Carrera S example.

Supplied by Porsche Centre West London on the 10th of March 2015, this Carrera S Coupe was specified in GT Silver metallic with Extended Espresso Leather and to the following specification.

Silver coloured instrument dials.

Acoustic Package

Sports Exhaust System

PTV Plus

Automatic dimming and memory exterior mirrors.

Headlamp washers

14 Way Adjustable Sports Seats

Heated Seats

20 Inch Carrera S Wheels

Rear Window Wiper

Full Colour Porsche Crest Wheel Centres

Cruise Control

PASM

TPMS

SportDesign Exterior Mirrors

Tinted Windscreen

Air Conditioning

Alcantara Rooflining

Xenon Plus Dynamic Cornering Lights

DVD Navigation

Interior Light Package

Front & Rear Park Distance Control

Sport Chrono Plus Package

Start/Stop Function

External Sliding Roof

Steering Column with Electric Reach, Height Adjustment & Memory

PCM3

VTS Preparation

BOSE Sound Package

DAB

Sports Steering Wheel

Sport Design Front Apron

Wheel Centre Painted In Platinum

It has covered 37,500 miles from new and is supplied with a full Porsche main agent service history and 12 months Porsche warranty and MOT.

Our Thoughts

It’s hard to believe that the first 991 series cars are now approaching their 15th birthday and are considered a modern classic.

They may not jump straight of the gates as quickly a modern electric/hybrid equivalent, but a sub 4 second 0-60mph dash in a Carrera S model, when equipped with PDK and a sports chrono package as we have here, is definitely not shabby, and certainly feels very involving and visceral when the flat 6 engine is screaming to the redline.

Its well-built and comfortable too, in fact arguably the perfect blend between the traditional driving yet modern feeling 911, that would be equally at home being used as a daily driver or weekend toy.

This example belies its age, as it has been meticulously looked after, maintained by Porsche from new and is supplied with a new 12- month Porsche warranty.

The term `belts and braces` comes to mind, wonderful specification, bullet proof residual value and perfectly maintained from new.

We don’t expect this one to hang around for long.