2012 Porsche 911 991 Carrera

An all new chapter for the 911, internally dubbed as the Type 991, the upgraded 350 hp 3.4 litre flat six Carrera was quoted by AutoCar UK “as strong a performance footing as most will ever want”.

Fundamentally revised with a wider track and lower roof line, this contemporary 911 carries a low-slung muscular but elegant road presence and offers a host of tech designed to make you feel like Derek Bell behind the wheel on the weekend and Harvey Spector Monday to Friday.

Turn it over and switch the variable exhaust valve system to OPEN and listen to the howling 3.4 litre engine as the revs build to a staggering 7800 rpm as the boxer engine provides its distinct, unique and incredibly addictive soundtrack that’ll tempt a downshift any chance given.

Equipped with direct-fuel injection and VarioCam Plus, the Carrera S can achieve 0 – 100km/h in just 4.4 seconds, combine this with a rear-wheel drivetrain, PASM and that strong 350HP we mentioned earlier, the 911 Carrera turns every drive into an event.

This Porsche 991 Carrera is a well-presented and involving contemporary sports car, which boasts a driver-focused specification and the rare seven-speed manual transmission.

Finished in the subtle but smart combination of Agate Grey Metallic with a black leather interior, it is equipped with a multi-function steering wheel, rear parking sensors, and the PCM media system with satellite navigation. Also adding to the excitement is the sport plus, suspension and exhaust buttons.

Inside, the car’s front comfort seats feature full electric adjustment and three-stage heating, and all of the black leather trim remains in great shape.

Delivered by Porsche Centre Melbourne and coming with comprehensive main dealer service history, this 911 has been looked after exclusively by only Porsche, with the most recent maintenance being a major service carried out in 2021.

The 991 Carrera is arguably a brilliant ‘purist’ specification 911. With a naturally aspirated flat-six, a manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive and no other electrical gimmickry, it eschews the obsession with in-car gadgets and instead encourages you to just get out and drive.