AutoHunter Spotlight: 2008 Porsche Carrera S

Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this collector-grade 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S. Driven 41,940 miles since new, this Porsche is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six paired with a five-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes the Sport Chrono Package Plus, power windows and sunroof, and Bose audio system. Finished in black over a Terracotta and black leather interior, this Carrera S comes with books, manuals, clean CARFAX report and a clear California title.

This California-born-and-bred Carrera S originally carried a retail price of $100,630 when new, and it has been nicely cared for ever since. Features include bi-xenon headlights, fog lamps, active rear spoiler, and quad stainless-steel exhaust outlets.

Aluminum 19-inch Turbo wheels are wrapped in staggered Michelin tires 235 width up front and 295 in the rear.

The cockpit is fitted with heated and power-adjustable Terracotta leather bucket seats up front and jump seats in the rear, with matching interior trim and carpeting plus black components. Amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, Bose AM/FM/CD audio system, aluminum door sill plates, self-dimming mirrors and navigation system.

Instrumentation includes a centrally-mounted 8,000-rpm tachometer, 200-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, oil temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer reads 41,940 miles, which is in line with the most recently logged mileage on the CARFAX report. The report also shows a history free of accidents and/or damage.

The 3.8-liter “M97” flat-six with dry sump lubrication was rated at 355 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is fed to the rear wheels via a console-shifted five-speed automatic transaxle. Stopping power comes from four-wheel disc brakes with ventilated rotors, and handling is assisted by Porsche Active Stability Management.