2009 Porsche 911 CARRERA S

Make

Porsche

Model

911 CARRERA S

Year

2009

Listed price

$84,900

Location

Ashburn, Virginia

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

40,000 miles

The 997 generation of the Porsche 911, launched in 2004, marked a significant return to the beloved round headlights and a more classic silhouette after the polarizing "fried egg" lamps of its 996 predecessor. Beneath the familiar lines, however, lay a thoroughly modern sports car. The Carrera S variant, introduced shortly after the base model, elevated performance with a larger 3.8-liter flat-six engine, developing 355 horsepower in its initial guise. For the 2009 model year, the 997 received its "Gen 2" or ".2" update, bringing direct fuel injection to the engines, bumping the Carrera S to a potent 385 horsepower, and introducing the revolutionary PDK dual-clutch transmission. Yet, for many purists, the ultimate expression remained the traditional manual gearbox, offering an unparalleled connection between driver and machine. This particular 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S represents the desirable 997.2 generation, featuring the more powerful, direct-injected 3.8-liter flat-six engine. With 72,698 miles on the odometer, this example has been enjoyed as intended, its mileage a testament to the enduring daily usability and robust engineering inherent in the 911. Crucially, it retains the highly sought-after 6-speed manual transmission, allowing the driver to fully exploit the engine's 385 horsepower and experience the engaging, tactile driving experience that defines the Carrera S. This is an opportunity to acquire a well-maintained example of a modern classic, blending contemporary performance with analog driver engagement.