2008 Porsche 911 (997) Turbo Cabriolet

KEY FACTS

• This 997-generation Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is a thrilling open-top performance car.
• It is powered by a 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged ‘Mezger’ flat-six, producing around 480hp and driving all four wheels through a five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted shift controls.
• The seller states that the car was maintained by a Porsche mechanic for around seven years before subsequently returning to main-dealer maintenance, with more than £5,000 reportedly spent at a Porsche Centre during the past year.
• In June 2026 Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield inspected the car to prepare it for a European road trip to Le Mans 24 Hour, and the seller states that subsequent works included fitment of a tandem oil pump and a CV Boot on a driveshaft.
• The service book shows that the first registered owner serviced the car with Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex from 2010 to 2016 before selling the car. The seller states that the car was then serviced by a Porsche-trained technician.
• The odometer shows 65,884 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 997-era 911 Turbo Cabriolet is finished in the stylish shade of Basalt Black Metallic with a black soft-top roof, over a black leather-trimmed interior, featuring contrasting Speed Yellow stitching and seat belts, and silver, satin dark silver, and brushed aluminium trim.
• It rides on a set of 19-inch ‘Turbo’ diamond-cut alloy wheels, framing red Porsche-branded brake callipers, and fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres.
• Equipment includes the Sport Chrono Package Plus, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Stability Management (PSM), electrically adjustable heated front seats with three-position driver memory, cruise control, ParkAssist, automatic climate control, a wind deflector, a rain sensor, Speed White instrument dials, a silver Sport Chrono stopwatch dial, and auto-dimming mirrors.
• The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) has been upgraded to a Porsche Classic Communication Management system.
• The car comes with two keys, the V5C, the stamped service booklet, a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche, a car data printout, the original sales invoice, a vehicle diagnostic report, the cherished numberplate retention document, the Cobra alarm system leaflet, the most recent MOT certificate, and a collection of maintenance invoices.
• The cherished registration ‘P911 CPM’ is included in the sale price and is noted by the seller to have been valued at £2,000.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• The most recent MOT test was on 6 August 2026 at 65,892 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last recorded maintenance was in May 2026 at 64,681 miles by Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield, which consisted of an engine oil service.
• A major service was completed in May 2025 at 63,594 miles by Porsche Centre Solihull, which included an engine oil service, an inspection, the brake fluid being renewed, new spark plugs, new air and fuel filters, the drive belt being replaced, and the transmission oil being renewed.
• Other notable maintenance includes a new tandem pump with seals being fitted and new offside and nearside front CV boots being installed in May 2026 at 64,681 miles.
• The seller states that the car was inspected at a Porsche Centre in June 2026 in preparation for a European road trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Dates and mileage:

Jan 2010 - 19,146 miles - Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex

Jan 2012 - 36,372 miles - Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex

Mar 2014 - 49,706 miles - Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex

Apr 2016 - 53,832 miles - Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex

Apr 2018 - 56,795 miles - Reportedly serviced by Porsche-trained technician

Feb 2021 - 61,358 miles - Reportedly serviced by Porsche-trained technician

May 2023 - 62,691 miles - Reportedly serviced by Porsche-trained technician

May 2025 - 63,594 miles - Porsche Centre Solihull

May 2026 - 64,681 miles - Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield

SUMMARY

This 997-generation Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet combines the character of Porsche’s twin-turbocharged Mezger flat-six with all-wheel-drive traction and the added appeal of open-top motoring. This stylish example would make an appealing companion for fast cross-country journeys, European touring, and fair-weather weekend drives.

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