2008 997.1 Carrera S

    Odometer · logged 6 Sep

    28,332 mi

    2015Est. today ≈ 28,455 mi2026

    About this car

    I am the third owner of this vehicle. Before I purchased it, it had been sitting in a garage in Texas for more than seven years without being driven. The low mileage was certainly appealing, but getting the car to where it is today took much more than simply turning the key—it took time, patience, attention to detail, and a whole lot of love. I’m passionate about this car and about doing things the right way. My goal has always been to make it the absolute best version of itself through proper care, thoughtful maintenance, and attention to the details that matter, while still respecting its OEM form-factor and preserving what makes the vehicle special. Interestingly, this vehicle has also taught me something along the way: that not everything has to remain perfect. There is a difference between striving to make something the best it can be and trying to keep it frozen in a state of perfection. Cars are meant to be driven, experienced, cared for, and enjoyed. The occasional imperfection is part of that story. For me, proper care and maintenance aren’t about chasing perfection—they’re about preserving the vehicle, allowing it to age gracefully, and giving it the best possible life. Some cars are simply vehicles; others become part of your life. This one has become the latter for me. I’ve completely fallen in love with this specific car, and I intend to keep it for the rest of my life.

    Specifications

    Colour
    Black
    Body · gearbox
    Manual
    Power
    355 hp
    Torque
    295 lb-ft
    Displacement
    3.8L
    0–60 mph
    4.8 s
    Top speed
    178 mph
    Weight
    3,131 lb
    Transmission
    Manual
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Aspiration
    Naturally Aspirated
    Engine code
    M97/01
    Layout
    Rear-engine, rear/all-wheel drive
    Engine type
    Flat-6 Water-Cooled

    Factory options 10

    • BM
    • A1
    • 267
    • 405
    • 446
    • P15
    • 342
    • 810