2006 Porsche 911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET

Make

Porsche

Model

911 CARRERA S CABRIOLET

Year

2006

Listed price

$56,499

Location

Sarasota, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

67,989 miles

The 997 generation of the Porsche 911, launched in 2004, marked a triumphant return to classic 911 aesthetics after the more polarizing 996. While retaining the water-cooled engines introduced in its predecessor, the 997 brought back the iconic round headlights and a more chiseled, traditional profile that resonated deeply with purists. The Carrera S variant, in particular, was the enthusiast's sweet spot, boasting a larger 3.8-liter flat-six engine that delivered a potent 355 horsepower, a significant bump from the standard Carrera's 3.6-liter unit. This generation is widely lauded for its blend of analog driving feel and modern performance, before the advent of more complex electronic aids. This 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet embodies that driver-focused ethos, pairing the spirited 3.8L H6 engine with a highly desirable 6-speed manual transmission. Showing 67,989 miles on the odometer, this convertible offers the visceral engagement of rowing your own gears while enjoying open-air motoring. The seller notes a discrepancy in the Carfax regarding ownership history, clarifying it has had four owners. This is a prime opportunity to acquire a manual 997 Carrera S convertible, ready for its next chapter of exhilarating drives.