2008 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Six-Speed

Description

Continuous improvement is expected at Porsche. Changes made to their cars are incremental, rooted in engineering progress, and typically without unnecessary modification. The all-new 996-generation 911 that debuted in 1999, however, featured changes made to the headlight design altered simply for their novel appearance. The integration of the front turn signals, and accessory lights into the headlight design changed 50 years of ellipsoid shape headlight tradition, beginning with the first 356. Porsche purists were not pleased. The subsequent retreat by Porsche was swift, with a curved radius added to the bottom edge in 2001 exclusively for the Turbo. By 2005, Porsche smartly returned to the traditional headlight shape with the new 997 generation 911. The result was that the 997 was certain to be a sure-fire styling and engineering success, one that returned to traditional 911 looks and, in usual Porsche tradition, featured a raft of under-the-skin improvements throughout. 

This 997-generation Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is no exception, ordered in stunning Carrara White over special order Cocoa Natural leather interior with the enthusiast's choice; a traditional manual transmission. A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist reports that it drives wonderfully, as to be expected from a low-mileage car. The power delivery is excellent, shifting smooth, and both handling and brakes are exceptional. As to be expected, this manual transmission 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a true driver’s vehicle.

Highlights

• Just under 46,000 miles at the time of cataloging

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

• Six-speed manual transmission

• Original MSRP of $95,210

• Power-folding Cabriolet top

• 3.6-liter flat-six producing 325 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm

• VarioCam Plus variable-valve timing system

• Two-stage resonant induction

• 5.0 seconds 0-60 mph with a top track speed of 177 mph

• Carrara White over special order Cocoa Natural Leather interior

• Optional 18-inch ‘Carrera III’ wheels

• Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system

• BOSE High-End Sound Package

• Six-Disc Remote CD Changer

• Heated Seats

• Power Seat Package

• Bi-Xenon Lighting System

• Wheel Caps with Colored Crest

• 4 new Hankook tires were mounted and balanced in July 2021

• New Interstate battery installed January 2021

Features

• Four-wheel disc brakes, four-piston calipers F&R

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Cruise control

• Automatic climate control with carbon filter

• Porsche Communication Management (PCM)

• AM/FM radio with CD player (digital)

• Front and rear airbags

• Rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated washer nozzles

• Anti-theft system with immobilizer, interior sensor, and remote control

• Heated and electrically adjustable outside mirrors

• Seating for four

Known Imperfections

• Minor curb rash as shown in the photo on the left rear wheel (see photo)

• Light scratch behind shifter on the plastic tunnel (see photo)

• Sun age marks in rear tail lights (see photos)

Included

• Owner’s manual

• Maintenance book

• Warranty and Customer Information book

• Tire inflator

Ownership History

Produced in October 2007, this 911 Carrera Cabriolet was quickly sold to its first owner in New York later that month. According to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report on file, between 2008 and 2017, the first three New York-based owners show regular servicing at Porsche Gold Coast of Jericho, New York, until approximately 41,000 miles. In 2017, the consignor, also located in New York, purchased the car, placing an additional 5,000 miles on it over the past six years.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Harrison Platz Phone: 610.304.4525 email: harrison.platz@broadarrowgroup.com