1997 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo

• UK-supplied, C-16, right-hand drive, 993 Turbo with an interesting specification
• Presenting very well finished in Ocean Blue with Classic Grey leather interior
• Indicating just over 86,000 miles supported by a large and detailed history file
• Recent invoices include an engine rebuild with new turbo seals at a Porsche specialist
• Specified with X79 ‘Turbo S’ rear wings, carbon gear lever, and carbon handbrake
• Handsome, high-performance 911 Turbo, the end of the air-cooled era and highly collectable

The 993 Turbo, introduced in mid-1995, retained a tight hold on the torch of the most powerful 911 variant whilst continuing the general developments and improvements to the breed as a whole. Amongst the new features, was an electronically controlled, viscous coupling, all-wheel-drive system, something Porsche had not offered on a turbocharged model since the 959 and a system that greatly improved the car's usability. Under the engine lid, now topped with a sculpted spoiler tail with downturned edges, resided the 3.6-litre, flat-six fed by twin K16 turbos. Combined with bigger brakes, fatter tires, a wide body and a lower stance, the 993 Turbo had evolved into one of the fastest cars on the planet. With all four wheels helping to evenly distribute great handfuls of power, 0-60mph was dispatched in a staggering 3.7 seconds, 100mph whistled by in 5.7 seconds, and the linear forward thrust continued until the speedometer needle had said goodbye to 180mph and you were on conversational terms with the horizon.

Offered here is a beautiful UK-supplied (C-16) 993 Turbo finished in Ocean Blue with Classic Grey leather interior, a colour combination that really suits the car. First registered on 5 January 1997 this example benefits from an interesting option list including ‘Turbo S’ body with side air vents on rear wings (X79), Carbon gear knob, carbon handbrake, leather-covered CD storage, electrically adjustable sports seats, top-tint screen and a sunshine roof. The speedometer indicated just 86,375 miles at the time of cataloguing and this mileage is supported by a detailed maintenance record.

Forming part of our vendor’s landmark performance car collection for 11 years, this Turbo has always been dry stored and used when good weather permits. Clearly well maintained, within the history file is the original Porsche book-pack with original service book stamped up-to-date, most recently all fluids and filters at 86,375 miles, February 2021. The file also contains a wealth of invoices for recent attention including an engine rebuild with new cam-shafts, valve guides, piston-rings and turbo seals (£16,000+), current V5c, old MOTs, tracker documents and a current MOT valid until 4 February 2022.

This is a great opportunity to acquire a car that is still considered blisteringly fast some two decades after its production ceased, yet is as docile and friendly as any 911 from the era. It's equally at home in the lanes of Somerset or blasting down the Autoroute to the Cote d'Azur but either way, as a super example of the last of the air-cooled Turbos, it will become increasingly sought after as the years go by.