2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé Six-Speed

Description

Continuous improvement is expected at Porsche. The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé, internally designated as the 997, marked a significant evolution in the iconic 911 lineage. Introduced as a successor to the 996, the 997 brought back the classic round headlights, a nod to Porsche purists who favored the traditional styling. Under the rear deck it featured a 3.6-liter flat-six engine producing 325 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.  

This generation emphasized a return to refined aesthetics and improved driving dynamics. The 997 Carrera Coupé could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds, showcasing its performance pedigree. It also featured a more luxurious and ergonomic interior, with standard leather upholstery, sport seats, and modern conveniences. With a curb weight of around 3,075 pounds and a drag coefficient of 0.28, it maintained Porsche’s commitment to lightweight engineering and aerodynamic efficiency. 

“Porsche returns some things that were lost,” said Car and Driver in 2005. “The company achieved that partly through new technology but mainly by reversing the car back to better days of styling and attitude.” 

Highlights 

• First year of the evolutionary 997 Porsche 

• Finished in Basalt Black Metallic over a Black leather interior  

• 3.6-liter DOHC SMPI aluminum horizontally opposed 24-valve six-cylinder engine 

• Standard six-speed manual transmission with rear wheel drive 

• Vario-Cam Plus variable valve timing system 

• Motronic ME 7.8 electronic engine management system  

• Porsche Stability Management (PSM) 

Features 

• Clutch replaced at 64k miles 

• Factory options include: 

  • 403 – 19-inch Carrera S Wheels 

  • 431 – Three-Spoke Steering Wheel Multifunction leather 

  • 446 – Wheel Caps with Colored Crest 

  • 680 – Bose High End Sound Package 

  • 692 – Remote CD Changer (six disc) 

  • 982 – Supple Leather Front and Rear 

  • AR – Black Leather Seats 

• ABS four-wheel disc brakes 

• Trip computer 

• Automatic climate control 

Known Imperfections 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report on 11 May 2017 notes: “Damage reported: minor damage,” “Damage to left side” and “Damage to left rear” 

• Rear passenger side taillight that has a chipped corner 

Included 

• Keys 

• Battery tender 

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this five owner 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and in 2024, back to Florida. It currently shows 68,284 miles from new, averaging less than 3,500 miles each year.