Porsche 911 (997.1) Carrera — Options & Equipment
The Porsche 911 (997.1) Carrera is one of 15 body styles in the Porsche 911 (997.1) range. This page lists the 129 equipment codes available on it for the United States market, grouped into 12 categories. Equipment fitted as standard on this trim is marked “Standard”; “No charge” marks no-cost options and “—” marks an option whose period price has not yet been sourced. Showing 2008 prices: “Not offered” marks equipment that wasn’t on that year’s order sheet, which is different from a price we haven’t sourced.
Body Styles
Standard Equipment
Fitted as standard on the Carrera, at no charge — configurable options are listed in the sections below.
| Code | Equipment | Category |
|---|---|---|
| — | 3.6-litre flat-six, 24 valves, aluminium construction | Performance & Sound |
| — | Rear-wheel drive | Performance & Sound |
| — | 18-inch Carrera III alloy wheels | Wheels |
| — | 235/40 ZR18 front and 265/40 ZR18 rear tyres | Wheels |
| — | H7 projector halogen headlights | Lighting |
| — | Automatic climate control with charcoal filter | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | VarioCam Plus variable valve timing | Performance & Sound |
| — | Dual-mass flywheel | Performance & Sound |
| — | Motronic ME 7.8 engine management with electronic throttle | Performance & Sound |
| — | MacPherson strut front suspension with aluminium components | Chassis & Brakes |
| — | Multi-link rear suspension with coil springs | Chassis & Brakes |
| — | Front and rear anti-roll bars | Chassis & Brakes |
| — | Force-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | Chassis & Brakes |
| — | 64-litre (16.9 gal) fuel tank | Chassis & Brakes |
| — | Electric sliding sunroof with tilt and one-touch operation | Exterior |
| — | Speed-activated retractable rear spoiler | Exterior |
| — | Heated electric door mirrors in body colour | Exterior |
| — | Rain-sensing windscreen wipers | Exterior |
| — | 2+2 seating with folding rear backrests | Seats |
| — | Height and reach adjustable steering column | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Analogue and digital speedometer, tachometer and trip odometer | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Electric windows with one-touch operation and anti-trap | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Remote central locking | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Immobiliser and interior-monitoring anti-theft system | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Alarm with radar interior surveillance | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Cruise control | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | HomeLink garage-door transmitter | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Remote bonnet and boot releases | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Heated rear window | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | CD storage shelf | Infotainment & Audio |
| — | Twin integrated cupholders | Interior Personalisation |
| — | Leather gear knob and handbrake lever | Interior Personalisation |
| — | Alcantara headlining | Interior Personalisation |
| — | Footwell lighting | Interior Personalisation |
| — | Lockable glovebox | Interior Personalisation |
| — | Driver and passenger front airbags | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Three-point belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Side-impact door beams | Comfort & Assistance |
| — | Front and rear crumple zones | Comfort & Assistance |
Exterior Paint
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Black | Standard | |
| B4 | Carrara White | — | |
| G1 | Guards Red | — | |
| — | Speed Yellow | — | |
| E7 | Atlas Grey Metallic | — | |
| E9 | Midnight Blue Metallic | — | |
| X1 | Arctic Silver Metallic | — | |
| Z4 | Basalt Black Metallic | — | |
| Y1 | Seal Grey Metallic | Not offered | |
| 9Q | Meteor Grey Metallic | — | |
| 9S | Macadamia Metallic | — | |
| — | Cobalt Blue Metallic | — | |
| E3 | Lapis Blue Metallic | Not offered | |
| — | Carmon Red Metallic | Not offered | |
| — | Ruby Red Metallic | — | |
| — | Lagoon Green Metallic | Not offered | |
| — | Forest Green Metallic | — | |
| — | Pine Green Metallic | Not offered | |
| — | Slate Grey Metallic | — | |
| — | Dark Olive Metallic | — | |
| U2 | GT Silver Metallic | — | |
| — | Malachite Green Metallic | — | |
| 89 | Paint to Sample | — |
Wheels
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 18-inch Carrera wheels | Standard | |
| 403 | 19-inch Carrera S wheels | — observed $1,550 (2005) | |
| 404 | 19-inch Turbo wheels | — | |
| 405 | 19-inch Carrera Classic wheels | — | |
| 407 | 19-inch SportDesign wheels | — | |
| XRR | 19-inch Carrera Sport wheels | — |
Transmission
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6-speed manual | Standard | |
| 249 | 5-speed Tiptronic S | — observed $3,420 (2006) |
Performance & Sound
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | Sport Chrono Package | — observed $920 (2005) · $920 (2006) | |
| 176 | Sports exhaust system | — | |
| — | Spoiler lip painted in exterior colour | — | |
| XCZ | Short Shifter | — | |
| X54 | Stainless-steel, chrome-plated exhaust pipes | — | |
| XLF | Sport Exhaust including four-tube sports tailpipes | — |
Chassis & Brakes
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475 | Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) | — | |
| 450 | Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) | — |
Exterior
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| XAA | Aerokit Cup (Coupe only) | — observed $6,990 (2007) | |
| 498 | Deletion of model designation | — | |
| 549 | Roof Transport System (Coupe only) | — | |
| XRP | 5-mm wheel spacers | — observed $490 (2007) | |
| XD9 | Wheels painted in exterior body color | — |
Lighting
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| P74 | Bi-Xenon headlight package | $1,090 |
Interior Colour
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Black | Standard | |
| — | Sand Beige | — | |
| — | Stone Grey | — | |
| — | Ocean Blue | — | |
| — | Palm Green | Not offered | |
| — | Terracotta | — | |
| — | Cocoa | — | |
| — | Dark Grey (natural leather) | — | |
| — | Natural Brown (natural leather) | — | |
| — | Carrera Red (natural leather) | — |
Seats
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sport seats | Standard | |
| — | Adaptive Sport Seats | — | |
| — | Carbon bucket seats | — |
Comfort & Assistance
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 454 | Cruise control | — | |
| 635 | ParkAssist (rear) | — observed $530 (2005) | |
| 267 | Self-dimming rearview and driver side mirrors | $385 | |
| P15 | Power seat package (14-way) with driver memory | $1,550 | |
| P77 | Front leather sport seats | — observed $760 (2005) | |
| 342 | Heated front seats | $500 | |
| 425 | Rear window wiper | — observed $360 (2006) | |
| P01 | Adaptive Sports Seats | — observed $3,055 (2006) | |
| 509 | Fire extinguisher | — |
Infotainment & Audio
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680 | BOSE High-End Sound Package | $1,390 | |
| 9VS | Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation | — | |
| 490 | Sound Package Plus | — | |
| 670 | DVD-based navigation for PCM | — observed $2,070 (2006) | |
| 692 | Remote 6-disc CD changer | — | |
| 461 | External antenna | — | |
| 641 | Electronic logbook for PCM | — | |
| 672 | Extended Navigation System | — | |
| 666 | PCM integrated phone | — observed $960 (2007) | |
| 668 | Passive handset for telephone module | — observed $260 (2007) |
Interior Personalisation
| Code | Option | Price, 2008 (USD) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKH | Carbon interior package | — | |
| 982 | Supple leather seats | — observed $395 (2006) · $395 (2007) | |
| 431 | Multifunction leather steering wheel (3-spoke) | — observed $740 (2006) · $740 (2007) | |
| 446 | Wheel caps with coloured Porsche crest | $185 | |
| M6A | Floor mats with Porsche lettering | — observed $115 (2005) | |
| XSC | Headrests embossed with Porsche crest | — observed $270 (2006) · $270 (2007) | |
| XFG | Instrument dials in Guards Red | — observed $860 (2006) | |
| 810 | Floor mats in interior colour | $140 | |
| XTV | Door finisher in Leather | — | |
| XZD | Dome lamp cover in Leather (Coupe only) | — | |
| XTG | Inner sill parts and trunk release in Leather | — | |
| XNG | Instrument surround in Leather | — | |
| EAA | Leather dash switch-trim package | — | |
| XMZ | Leather rear center console | — | |
| XMP | Leather sunvisors with lighted mirror | — | |
| 459 | Three-spoke steering wheel covered in Smooth-Finish Leather | — | |
| 435 | Three-spoke sports steering wheel covered in Leather | $250 | |
| 460 | Three-spoke sports steering wheel covered in Smooth-Finish Leather | — | |
| XPA | Three-spoke sports steering wheel covered in thickly padded Smooth-Finish Leather | — | |
| CUR | PCM with Leather | — | |
| XEA | PCM handset in Leather | — | |
| CPT | Porsche Crest embossed in storage bin lid | — | |
| XMA | Roof liner in Leather interior color (Coupe only) | — | |
| XSB | Sports Seats back in interior Leather | — | |
| XNS | Steering column in Leather | — | |
| 803 | Carbon Fiber package | — | |
| EAD | Carbon Fiber dash switch trim package | — | |
| XMJ | Carbon Fiber rear center console | — | |
| X69 | Door entry guards in Carbon Fiber | — | |
| XTL | Door finisher in Carbon Fiber | — | |
| 453 | Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in Carbon Fiber | — | |
| EAE | Aluminum-Look dash switch trim package | — | |
| XCK | Aluminum-Look rear center console | — | |
| XXZ | Footrest in Aluminum-Look | — | |
| XCG | Sports Seats back in Aluminum-Look | — | |
| X70 | Door entry guards in Stainless Steel | — | |
| XTW | Door finishers in Aluminum-Look | — | |
| ECA | Gear/handbrake lever in Aluminum-Look (available 11/06) | — | |
| XCL | Instrument surround in Aluminum-Look | — | |
| XPV | Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with Aluminum-Look trim | — | |
| 801 | Makassar package | — | |
| XTT | Door finishes in Makassar | — | |
| EAB | Makassar dash switch trim package | — | |
| XJT | Makassar rear center console | — | |
| 451 | Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in Makassar | — | |
| 802 | Sycamore package | — | |
| XTU | Door finisher in Sycamore | — | |
| EAC | Sycamore dash switch trim package | — | |
| XJU | Sycamore rear center console | — | |
| 452 | Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel in Sycamore | — | |
| XME | Rear section of center console in exterior color | — | |
| XSA | Sports Seats back in exterior color | — |
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Sources
Compiled from period Porsche brochures, archived configurator and pricing references, and EPA fuel-economy data. Figures are provisional historical data provided without warranty.