Description
Rare manual 981 Cayman S in the enthusiast's spec: Sport Chrono Plus, Porsche Sports Exhaust, full Porsche history, and incredibly well looked after over its life.
The vast majority of 981s left the factory with PDK. It's rare to find a manual this well-specced and properly maintained.
The naturally aspirated 3.4-litre flat-six (321bhp) paired with the six-speed manual gives the traditional Porsche driving experience that the more modern examples lack. Ordered for driving rather than luxury, with the performance options that matter.
Specification:
- Sport Chrono Plus (auto rev-matching + Porsche Active Drivetrain Mounts)
- Switchable Porsche Sports Exhaust
- Bi-xenon headlights
- Dual-zone climate control
- 20-inch Carrera S alloys, satin grey refurbished, unmarked
- Agate Grey over Luxor Beige leather (a costly option when new)
- Standard sports seats with electric backrest adjustment
This car has been meticulously maintained and comes with a thick file of receipts. During my ownership no expense has been spared:
- 12-year major service at Porsche Centre Glasgow, July 2026
- Rear suspension refreshed both toe arms, both rear lower control arms and a control arm link (SP Autobahn, Dec 2025)
- New Porsche-approved Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (N0) rear tyres Oct 2025
- Rear parking brake adjustment Porsche Glasgow, July 2026
- Front right lower control arm ("coffin arm") being replaced by SP Autobahn on 11th Sept 2026 completing a front-to-rear suspension refresh
History & condition:
- First registered September 2013
- Five registered keepers though this includes the car passing between a father and son and back again, so far fewer individuals than the number suggests
- Full Porsche service history throughout
- MOT to May 2027 (first-time pass, no advisories)
- Two keys, complete original book pack and detailed printed service records
- Comes with two sets of mats (Summer and Winter)
Bodywork excellent for the year; usual minor front stone chips, barely perceptible unless you're looking!
A true all-rounder engaging on a great road, comfortable and practical enough to daily.
Private sale, viewings welcome.