2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

With over 60 years of production to choose from, every enthusiast has their favorite take on the Porsche 911. From the lightweight, short wheelbase early cars to the newest, tech-filled 992 generation, there is a generation to suit every driving style. But, if there was one generation that almost anybody can agree is an all-time great, it is the 997.2 built between 2009 and 2012. The entire 997 lineage is held up for its combination of classic size and simplicity, paired with enough modern technology to still feel relevant – even today more than 20 years after its debut. The .2 received a new direct fuel injection motor that improved reliability and increased power, and the subtle visual updates were welcome additions as well.

This 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet was sold new at Barrier Porsche in Bellevue, WA in February 2010 and has been a life-long western Washington car. Finished in Midnight Blue Metallic Over a Black full leather interior, this 6-speed manual equipped car came with a hefty $116,960 MSRP when new, and currently shows 35,903 miles. On the exterior, a set of 19” Carrera S II Wheels were ordered, as was the deletion of the model designation in the rear. The black full leather interior was ordered with the Bose high-end surround sound, along with the PCM navigation module, Bluetooth and a universal audio interface, meaning that hooking up a phone to play music is a simple process. Both front seats feature not just power adjustment but heating and the rarely selected seat ventilation, and the door entry guards are finished in stainless steel.

Powering this Carrera S is the desirable direct fuel injection 3.8 liter water cooled flat-6. In “S” trim, this engine produces 380 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and features an integrated dry-sump oiling system that allows the engine to sit 10mm lower in the chassis and ensures even oiling in fast corners. The 997.2 Carrera S saw a 25 horsepower bump over the outgoing Carrera S, and the new motor does away with the IMS issue that can become problematic in early water cooled Porsches. With this new engine, 0-60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds and the top speed is nearly 190 mph. One of the many reasons these cars are still so sought after is that they were the final 911s to be produced with hydraulic power steering, which is far more talkative and engaging than the electric unit that followed it. Only produced for three years, the 997.2 is a difficult generation to find – and finding one in this stunning Midnight Blue Metallic, with a manual transmission and low miles makes it even more appealing. With warm weather just around the corner, there are few more enjoyable 911s to put in your garage than this car.

Key Features

• 3.8-Liter DFI Flat-6
  • 380 Horsepower
• 6-Speed Manual Transmission
• 35,915 Miles
• Rear Wheel Drive
• Midnight Blue Metallic
• Black Full Leather Interior
  • Heated/Ventilated/Power Seats
• Bose Surround Sound
• Dynamic Cornering Lights