2005 Porsche 911 997 Carrera S Coupe “Launch Edition” 6-Speed Ceramic Brakes Adaptive Sport Seats

When the 997 Porsche (the 5th generation of the 911) was launched, it was lauded for being truer to the original 911 design than previous generations. The wide fenders and separate headlight buckets make the car look like a natural continuation of the 993. For the introduction of the 997, Porsche custom-specified a handful of cars for key dealers as a “Launch Edition.” These cars usually had better and more unique options; this example is no different. 

This Porsche was built in June of 2004 and delivered new by Porsche of North Scottsdale in Arizona on September 1st, 2004. It was special-ordered with the following factory options:

• U.S Emissions
• Automatically Dimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors
• Heated Seats
• 19” Carrera S Wheels
• Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)
• Sport Chrono Package Plus
• Navigation Module for PCM
• Bose Surround Sound System
• Black Full Leather Interior
• Adaptive Sport Seats

The MSRP was $98,505, equivalent to $164,419 in today’s dollars.

The first owner of this 997 was the Dealer Principal of Porsche of North Scottsdale. The dealer kept it as a show/marketing piece for about a year before selling it on July 22nd, 2005 with 5,348 miles to a Scottsdale resident. This owner kept the car for over 10 years and added only 16,000 miles, while regularly servicing it at the selling Porsche dealer. He then sold it to Porsche of Woodland Hills, CA at the end of 2015. This Porsche dealer performed a full service, including cleaning the fuel system, before selling it to an enthusiast from Laguna Niguel, California on December 6th, 2015 with 21,193 miles. This owner only kept the car a year and added 5,000 miles before selling it to the current Orange County owner on October 17th, 2016 with 26,146 miles.

For the past 8 years, this owner has added just shy of 4,000 miles on this C2S. He used it lightly on weekends if the weather was agreeable. He serviced it regularly with James at Redline in Orange, California. He was fastidious about service and preventative maintenance, regardless of miles. Services during his care include:

• Pre-purchase inspection and oil service (10/16 @ 25,808 miles)
• Purchased custom indoor car cover (11/16)
  • IMS bearing update, clutch, and misc. services (1/18 @ 26,664 miles)
  • Oil service
  • Transmission fluid flush
  • Brake fluid flush
  • Updated EPS IMS bearing (original IMS bearing retained to show still good)
  • New clutch kit
  • New dual mass flywheel
  • Hood shocks
  • Total service $4,787
• Oil service and inspection (3/19 @ 27,752 miles)
• Wheels and tires upgraded by Wheel Enhancement (3/19 @ 27,713 miles)
• HRE FF01 wheels refinished in Satin Bronze (19×8½ / 19×11)*
• Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
• Rennline radiator protection grill screens
• Bilstein PSS10 suspension & alignment by Wheel Enhancement (7/18 @ 28,597 miles)
• Oil service, spark plugs, upgraded ignition coils (12/19 @ 28,647 miles)
• Oil service, brake fluid flush, inspection (1/21 @ 29,381 miles)
• Oil service and inspection (1/22 @ 29,720 miles)
• Oil service and inspection (5/23 @ 29,757 miles)
• Oil service and inspection (4/24 @ 29,798 miles)

The DME (vehicle computer, which logs engine revs) was checked and there were no significant overrevs. This 911 has averaged only 31 mph over its entire life. The last time it hit redline was nearly 2,500 miles and 7 years ago. The current owner only hit redline once!

Level 1 (redline – 7,200 rpm): 37 seconds total over the last 20.5 years.
Level 2: (7,400 – 7,600 rpm): 0.96 seconds total (last time was 6,870 miles ago)
Level 3: (7,600 – 7,800 rpm): 0.10 seconds total – probable computer error
Level 4: 0
Level 5: 0
Level 6: 0

Upon receiving this 997 S from the owner for sale, our detailer spent over 30 hours on the following:

• Remove old nose PPF
  (PPF still remains on headlights, side mirrors, and around lower edge of headlights)
• Full paint correction and polish
• Steam clean interior, engine, and underside
• Touch-up paint on small nicks

The exterior of this Carrera S is spectacular and shows minimal signs of use. The paint appears to be original and verified with a paint meter. All the exterior lights/lenses are in good shape and work properly. The glass is all original, including the windshield, and wears the proper factory stampings. There are no significant chips or scratches. The upgraded custom HRE Wheels are in near-perfect condition with no significant curb rashes or other blemishes. The original wheels have been polished and are available in exchange for the HREs, or for an additional fee*. The wheels are wearing Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires that were installed 5 years/2,000 miles ago and have about half their life remaining. The ceramic brakes appear to be near full-life remaining.

The full leather interior further showcases the low miles and fastidious ownership care as there are minimal signs of use. The adaptive sport seats have no excessive signs of wear with no major cracks. The rear seats look unused. The headliner is perfect with no tears, stains, or sagging.  The carpet has no signs of excessive wear or stains. The door panels look new as does the dash. All the gauges work properly as well as the interior lights. The factory radio, power windows, mirrors, and sunroof all work. The A/C system blows cold as well.

This Carrera S starts easily and holds an even idle.  The power delivery is strong throughout the rev range.  The transmission shifts smoothly through the gears with no grinding or slipping of the clutch.  The brakes have an excellent bite with no fading or pulling.  The handling is responsive while easily handling road imperfections.  This example drives tight and as you would expect for a low-mile example.

This Porsche will pass California emissions/smog testing.

This Carrera S comes with 2 main keys, owner’s manuals with vinyl case, original maintenance
booklet with dealer stamps/option sticker, recent service records, original IMS bearing, custom
indoor car cover, factory tool kit, tire repair kit, and air compressor.

*Vehicle comes with 1 set of wheels, buyer’s choice. If the buyer wishes to keep both sets of
wheels (stock and HRE), there will be an additional fee. The original suspension (shocks,
struts, and springs) is also available.

**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN,
Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.