Gonzo911

Proud new owner of a 2012 997 Cabriolet "Black Edition" with 6,012 miles. After 3 years with my 03 996 Cab, it was time to make the change. I spent the last 6 months on my search and found this car just in time for Father's Day (thanks sweetie!)

I love the interior compared to the 996 and certainly appreciate the smoother ride and extra horses. Surprised at how poor the Bose System sounds (not really...had to upgrade the head unit, speakers and amp in my old car) and quite disappointed that you can't stream Pandora, but I am sure there is a work around for that.

The car is beautiful and well appointed as most of the " Black Edition" cars are. Living in AZ the ventilated seats are a tremendous asset.

Glad to be here and will certainly be asking lots of questions and a Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Gonzo

Buddhamonk

do the "black edition" 997 come with a plaque with production number? beautiful ride =)

eviligloo

Yes they do. I test drove one 2 weeks ago.

StormRune

Very nice, but surely you can do a more glamorously posed photo!
I like the wheel, are the specific to the black edition?
Welcome to 997 land!

Buddhamonk

+ on the pictures...

Would look awesome with black wheels. I don't usually like it on black car but for a black edition, I would make an exception

How many black editions are there?

Gonzo911

I will post better pics! I suck. Yes on the plaque for the "Black Edition". Mine is #297 out of 1911.

Glad to be here!

Gonzo911

As promised, here are some pics I took this morning. Absolutely loving this car!

9114Scab

Question, a black convertible with black leather is not too hot in Arizona?

(obviously not, right?)

Good luck with it, nice choice.

Gonzo911

Once it gets over 100 degrees, it really doesn't matter what color your car/interior is! Actually, I have lived here since the late 80's and the majority of my cars have been black with a tan interior. My Guards Red 996 had a black interior and I really didn't feel much of a difference.

I must say, the car care product budget does go up with a black car with all the dust around here.

sandwedge

Very nice. What's the difference between a black edition and a regular black car with black interior?

Gonzo911

As far as I can tell, the Black Edition models were pre-packaged with options that included the 19" Turbo 2 Wheels, Perforated Leather seats, Bose system, Nav, black faced instrument cluster and bezels and the nifty badging on the door sills that say "Black Edition" as well as the badging on the glove box that shows the production number out of the 1911 that were made. Less than 500 were sold in the USA.

Here is the original article I found from Car and Driver:
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...1-carrera-news

The car is pretty well loaded and it looks like the original list price on it was $93,600.

Funny thing is, my 2003 996 cost more new.

dasams

The Black Editions, whether coupe or convertible, were base engines only. No 'S' model. I guess PAG wanted to move some 3.4 L engines

To the OP: Nice car and enjoy in good health

ksozay

Love the Black Edition, nice find!

Enjoy!

KS

sandwedge

Great package. Looks like you have an upgraded steering wheel also. Pretty sure that wheel was not standard on the base car.

Type 2

Hi Gonzo:

We have a 2012 Porsche 911 Black Edition Sunroof Coupe. I have done considerable research as to the Black Editiion's circumstances and equipment. Our coupe is Number 1645 of the 1911 Black Editions produced for the world-wide market. Reportedly less that 500 were imported to the North American market (Canada and the US).

The Black Edition 911 is a very unusual model for Porsche Germany, as it took the base 911 Carrera and gave it extra content that normally is either at optional prices, or reserved for model content in a higher price category of Porsches. The 2012 base 911 Carrera suggested retail price was increased by $3,500 for the 911 Black Edition, and six extra cost options were included as standard equipment. The regular option pricing for this added content is $11,500.00, which along with its limited production numbers, makes the 2012 Black Edition a very desireable model IMO.

The list of this extra equipment included as standard in the 2012 Black Edition, with the respective order numbers and the factory extra cost for each particular option is given below:

19-inch Turbo II alloy wheels (9-inch front; 11-inch rears)[Option # 421] @ $2,440;

SportDesign steering wheel with paddle shifters with PDK transmission [840] @ $430:

BOSE Surround Sound System Plus – 385 watts, 13 speakers [650] @ $1,440;

XM Radio Module (satellite radio) [686] @ $750;

Extended GPS Navigation Module on the PCM 3.0 with Blue Tooth [672 ] @ $3,110;

Sport Bucket Seats with 14-way power adjustment, and seat memory adjustment for 3 drivers, along with both side mirrors [P06] @ $2320; and,

Center Console painted Black @ $(price not identified).

Porsche AG marketing commissioned a separate book entitled:
911 Black Edition, Power of Attraction, (2010, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG) [“Power of Attraction”].

Other 911 Black Edition details are door entry guards with the model logo, and the limited edition number is displayed on a 911 Black Edition plaque on the glove compartment lid.

The additional options, other than the ones above, installed on our Black Edition coupe are:

Porsche Doppelkupplug (dual clutch 7 speed transmission, aka “PDK”) [Option #250] @ $4080;

Bi Xenon Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Lighting System (headlights electrically move with steering, aka “PDLS”) [Option # 603] @ $690;

Sport Chrono Package Plus (with the PDK 7 speed transmission adds two additional software programs, “Sport” and “Sport Plus”, that improve the throttle response and transmission tuning) [Option # 640] @$1320;

Seat Ventilation and heating (for driver and passenger front bucket seats) [Option # 541] @ $800;

Rear Park Assist (rear radar parking distance sensor) [Option # 635] @ $530;

Storage Lid – leather embossed with Porsche Crest [Option CPT / XUV] @ $330; and,

Wheel Caps with Porsche Crest [Option # 955, Part # 7PP601149A
(SKUCXCCSTH)] @ $185.

With the CPO extended warranty our Black Edition has Porsche warranty runs until late September 2017. We have put approximately 5,000 miles on our Black Edition since our purchase of the car from the Porsche dealer in Melbourne, FL. Our car also has a full hood and fender clear bra, with clear bra film installed on the lower fender/bumpper behind the rear wheels. We also have ZunSport black grills installed in the lower front openings to keep debris out of the radiators.

We have other Porsches, but in our opinion, our 997, Type 2, Black Edition, with its standard equipment and options, is about as good as gets for a serious road going sports car. We also run with a donut spare, jack, and tools in the frunk so that we not stranded in the middle of nowhere with a flat.

Good friends in our Region have a Black Edition Cab, and we often run together at events. FYI Gonzo, your Black Edition Cab was priced at $10,000 more than the Black Edition Sunroof Coupe, before options. Hope the above information helps as to the standard equiipment found on your Cab.

Best Regards,

Type 2 (Bill and Mary)