Nº 152 / 168 · Porsche
Sell your Porsche 911 Carrera S directly.
The higher-output version of Porsche's standard 911 coupe, the specification most 911 owners actually drive.
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At a glance · Nº 152 / 168
- Marque
- Porsche
- Model
- 911 Carrera S
- Category
- The core specification of Porsche's standard production 911
- Territory
- Porsche GT & Track
- Years
- 991.1 from late 2011; 991.2 from autumn 2015; 992 from 2019.
- Engine
- Flat-six: naturally aspirated 3.8-litre on the 991.1, 3.0-litre twin-turbo from the 991.2.
- First check
- Tyre condition and alignment, since the rears wear faster than the fronts on these cars.
Last reviewed 27 October 2026. Cite as: MotorSignet, The Index, Porsche 911 Carrera S, motorsignet.co.uk/cars-we-buy/porsche-911-carrera-s.
The entry
The Porsche 911 Carrera S.
The Carrera S pairs a more powerful version of Porsche's twin-turbo flat-six with larger brakes and wheels than the entry Carrera, offered across the current 992 generation and its predecessors in coupe, cabriolet and all-wheel-drive Carrera 4S form.
We review your Porsche 911 Carrera S on the engineering behind it, its own history and its condition, not against a generic pricing model.
What we look for
What we weigh in a Porsche 911 Carrera S.
Every Porsche 911 Carrera S is reviewed on the same four things as any other entry in the Index. Gaps are normal; tell us what you have. Neither a modification nor outstanding finance rules a car out on its own.
- 01
Documented history: service records and provenance for a Porsche 911 Carrera S, however complete.
- 02
Originality and modifications: what has changed, and why.
- 03
Condition, honestly described, including anything outstanding.
- 04
Paperwork and finance still to sort.
The specialist's notes
What we check on a Porsche 911 Carrera S.
The Carrera S is the 911 most owners drive, built across the 991.1, 991.2 and 992 generations, and the review is mostly about generation, gearbox and the maintenance record.
- Generation
- The 991.1 of late 2011 carried a naturally aspirated 3.8-litre engine with the first seven-speed manual or PDK. The 991.2 of autumn 2015 switched the Carrera S to a 3.0-litre twin-turbo engine; a 2015-registered car may still be the earlier engine. The 992 of 2019 launched PDK only, with the seven-speed manual arriving in 2020 as a no-cost option bundled with Sport Chrono and a mechanical limited-slip differential.
- Specification
- PASM was standard on the S from the 991.1, with PDCC, Sport Chrono, the sports exhaust and the 18-way adaptive seats as options; rear-axle steering joined the Carrera S option list with the 991.2. On the 992 we check for rear-wheel steering, Sport Chrono, the lower PASM sports suspension and the nose lift. The build record confirms coupe, cabriolet or Carrera 4S.
- Service
- 991.1 points we ask about: coil packs, dynamic engine mounts, PDK actuator and sensor faults and the air-conditioning drains that can wet the front carpets. On the 991.2: early water pumps and thermostats and the PDK fluid and filter changes. On the 992: PADM mount seals, battery condition and sticking spoilers. We check the tyres are N-rated and ask how old they are. A VIN check with Porsche covers open recalls, and we confirm what warranty, if any, remains.
- History
- Porsche's Production Specification by VIN lists the original options, colours, engine and gearbox. A full Porsche or specialist service record is the document that carries the most weight here.
- Condition
- Rear tyres wear faster than fronts on these cars, so we look at tyre condition and alignment, then at nose stone chips, wheel kerbing and the spoiler and roof mechanisms.
The private route
- ISend the details
- IIReviewed by a specialist
- IIIA direct offer
- IVInspection, payment & collection
The same four stages for every Porsche 911 Carrera S. The full step-by-step.
Footnotes
º1Do you buy the Porsche 911 Carrera S?
Yes. The Porsche 911 Carrera S is on the index of cars we buy directly, filed under Porsche GT & Track as entry Nº 152 / 168. Send the registration or the car's details and a specialist reviews it personally.
º2Do you need to see my Porsche 911 Carrera S before making an offer?
Not for the offer itself. A specialist reviews what you tell us about your Porsche 911 Carrera S first. Inspection follows once you accept a direct purchase offer, before anything is finalised.
º3How does selling my Porsche 911 Carrera S to MotorSignet work?
Send the registration or the details of your Porsche 911 Carrera S. A specialist reviews it personally and, if it fits what we buy, makes a direct purchase offer. If you accept, inspection and collection are arranged. Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves. We aim to complete within 7 days where checks and paperwork are ready.
º4Do you buy the entry-level Carrera as well as the S?
Yes, submit the registration or specification directly and a specialist will assess it.
º5My Porsche 911 Carrera S is a 2015 car. How do you know which engine it has?
The registration and build record settle it. Late 2015 was the changeover from the naturally aspirated 3.8 to the turbocharged 3.0, and we confirm which yours is before anything else.
This page describes a type of car we buy and source directly, not a specific example currently held or for sale.
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