2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Make

Porsche

Model

911 Carrera GTS

Year

2011

Listed price

$164,322

Location

San Diego, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

56,453 miles

The 997 generation of the Porsche 911, produced from 2004 to 2012, is widely celebrated by enthusiasts for its blend of modern performance and classic Porsche feel, before the larger dimensions and electric power steering of its successor. Within the 997.2 refresh, the Carrera GTS emerged in 2011 as a true sweet spot in the lineup. Positioned above the Carrera S but below the GT3, it offered a compelling package of performance upgrades straight from the factory. Porsche endowed the GTS with the wider body of the Carrera 4/GTS, a 3.8-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine boosted to 408 horsepower, and standard Sport Chrono Package, PASM active suspension, and sport exhaust. It was, in essence, a Carrera for the purist who desired a bit more aggression and exclusivity without venturing into the track-focused GT cars. This particular 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS embodies that ethos perfectly. Showing 56,453 miles on the odometer, it represents a well-maintained example of this sought-after variant. The true highlight for many enthusiasts will be its six-speed manual transmission, offering an engaging and direct connection to the famed naturally aspirated flat-six engine – a combination that is increasingly rare in modern sports cars. This GTS offers a compelling opportunity to acquire a driver-focused iteration of one of the last truly analog 911s.