In 2004, Porsche unveiled the successor to the 996 model, the Porsche 997. However, six years later, the 911 (997.2) Turbo, with a more powerful engine, arrived on the market. It was produced until 2013, and 1,752 Cabriolet cars left the production lines. One of them, the 2012 Porsche 911 (997.2) Turbo Cabriolet, is up for sale.
The Porsche 997.2 Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine with 493 hp (368 kW) and 480 lb-ft (651 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 194 mph (312 km/h). It sits on 19-inch RS Spyder forged center-lock wheels wrapped in 235/35 (front) and 305/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
It is finished in black and has been well maintained. It is equipped with a soft roof, rear parking sensors, GMG Racing exhaust system, integrated radar detector, bi-xenon headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear parking sensors, side air intakes, flared quarter panels, Sport Chrono Package and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as Porsche Stability Management (PSM) with an automatic brake differential (ABD).
Inside, the dark interior is adorned with adjustable heated seats covered in black leather, which can also be seen on the door panels and dashboard. Additional equipment includes a Bose sound system, automatic climate control, cruise control, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation. In front of the driver is a SportDesign steering wheel wrapped in black leather. The clock shows 20,458 miles.
The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a window sticker, a DME report, service records, manufacturer’s literature and accessories.
The auction ends on December 7th and the current highest bid is $95,000 USD.
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