2001 PORSCHE 911 (996) TURBO

KEY FACTS

• A well-presented example of a superb performance car, with an extended leather specification and factory audio upgrades.
• Under the engine lid is the 3.6-litre twin-turbocharged ‘Mezger’ flat-six, producing 414bhp, driving all four wheels through the desirable six-speed manual transmission.
• It was imported from the USA and assigned German papers, though has been unregistered for the last five years.
• The car will be given a fresh service before handover.

 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Specified in Seal Grey with black upholstery, this car was also ordered with extensive additional leather trims. The speaker covers, ignition lock, dashboard trim strip, and air vent surrounds were all finished in matching black leather. It was also ordered with a carbon-fibre centre console.
• This 996 Turbo is equipped with a six-disc CD changer, Nokia Digital Sound Processing controls, and the Porsche CDR-220 stereo. The gear shifter and parking brake grip are now also finished in carbon-fibre.
• Accompanying the vehicle are its owner’s manuals, service book and Carfax report covering its time in the US. New German registration paperwork is present, as the German authorities retain the original US documents.

Specification:

• C02 - US market car
• XJ4 - Leather covered ignition lock surround
• XKL - Leather speaker covers
• XMJ - Carbon centre console
• XNG - Leather instrument surround
• XNN - Leather centre air vent bracket
• XNU - Leather dashboard trim strip
• XN3 - Leather dashboard side air vent
• XPA - Leather covered airbag module
• XV1 - Leather defroster trim
• X99 - Natural leather interior
• 059 - Without front bumperettes
• 424 - CD compartment
• 680 - Nokia DSP (Digital Sound Processing) audio system
• 692 - 6-disc CD changer Becker Porsche CDC-3
• 696 - CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-220
• 09991 - Porsche Exclusive option

CONDITION

• The front right corner has previously sustained some damage, and the vendor notes that the wheel arch, bonnet and mudguard were replaced. Rather than only painting these parts, the whole body was carefully disassembled, the car was fully checked on a straightening bench, and all panels were completely resprayed in the factory colour of Seal Grey before reassembly.
• The paintwork is now in excellent condition, as shown in the photo gallery.
• Inside, its black leather upholstery is in great shape, with just a few light creases to the bolsters.
• The rest of the interior trim elements present well, with the extended leather components giving the car an even more sophisticated appearance.
• There are no known electrical faults.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car has not been registered for the last five years, but a full service will be completed before handover to the next owner.
• During its earlier refurbishment process, any worn mechanical elements were replaced, so the car was fitted with brand-new turbochargers and various suspension components.
• A new TÜV roadworthiness inspection will also be carried out before handover.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 996 Turbo is an exciting all-season supercar, which is in excellent cosmetic condition and also has low mileage for its age. Featuring an unusually high interior leather specification, this particular 911 is even more refined, and with a fresh service completed it will be ready to enjoy immediately.

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