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BACKGROUND

As well as being a comprehensive re-panelling of the 996 chassis, particularly noticeable in the frontal treatment, the 997 model also turned the ‘S’ into a more powerful engined version. Introduced in 2008, the second generation 997 had minor changes to front and rear, but under the hood were two entirely new direct fuel injection engines: the base gen 2 Carrera had a 3614cc flat-six rated at 345bhp and the 3800cc S delivered 385bhp. These engines were significantly lighter and stiffer than the M97 they replaced and, among advances such as electronic rather than crankshaft-driven oil pumps, dispensed with the troublesome intermediate shaft. Porsche used the occasion to launch its double clutch PDK transmission: at a stroke this £2500 option would become the preferred gearbox of most 911 buyers.

WHERE IS IT?

Ashgood Classic & Sports Cars just off M25 J15 near Heathrow specialises in post 2008 911s, Boxsters and Caymans.

ashgood.co.uk 01753 680558

FOR

Gen 2 997, full service record, manual gearbox, low mileage, attractive colour.

AGAINST

Some buyers might expect more optional extras at this price.

VERDICT

Fine example of the last analogue six-speed 911.