2003 PORSCHE 911 (996) TURBO - X50 PACK

KEY FACTS

• A fastidiously maintained example of the high-performance coupe, equipped with the desirable X50 Power Kit and with a number of subtle upgrades.
• Under the engine lid is the 3.6-litre twin K24 turbocharged ‘Mezger’ flat-six, which produces substantially more punch than the smaller K16 turbo cars and drives all four wheels via a slick six-speed manual transmission.
• An original ‘C16-code’ UK-market example, this 996 Turbo was first registered in July 2003, and was acquired by the seller nearly nine years ago with just two previous owners.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 996-generation 911 Turbo was specified in the timeless hue of Seal Grey metallic over a Metropole Blue leather-trimmed interior.
• It is equipped with heated hard-back sports seats with crested headrests, PCM2 with telephone module and Bose audio, an electric sunroof and aluminium inlays on the handbrake grip and gear knob.
• The car rides on the correct 18-inch hollow-spoke alloy wheels finished in the body colour with silver rims as specified from new, which have been pushed further out into their arches with a set of GT3 spacers with longer bolts.
• Subtle modifications include an official Porsche quick-shifter fitted by Porsche Centre East London, a Tubi stainless steel exhaust, a host of uprated components from Evolution Motorsports, including air intake, large-core intercoolers, billet diverter valves, rebuilt K24 turbochargers, GT2 five-bar fuel regulator and a custom EVOMSit ECU tune.
• The car has been looked after since 2011 by marque and model specialist Nine Excellence, who have carried out regular maintenance and replaced parts as necessary. Major works include fitting an uprated Sachs 890Nm clutch and refreshing the suspension system with new Bilstein B6 Sport dampers retaining the car’s original ride height. 9E has also fitted a set of discreet protective grilles behind the factory-fitted items to help shield the renewed radiators and condensers from debris.
• This 911 Turbo will be accompanied by its original owner’s wallet containing all of its correct manuals and handbooks, as well as its Porsche certificate of authenticity, a substantial file of documents detailing its history and maintenance, its original toolkit, jack and two keys, one of which is a Carrera GT-style item.

SPECIFICATION

• XSC: Porsche Crest Embossed in headrests
• XD9: Wheels painted in body colour
• X50: Powerkit for turbocharged engine
• X97: Gear lever knob with aluminium inlay
• X98: Handbrake lever with aluminium inlay
• 342: Seat heating
• 375/376: 2-way electrical sports seat, left/right
• 440: Windscreen antenna
• 539/540: Mechanical seat-height adjustment, left/right
• 567: Top-tinted windscreen
• 650: Sunroof
• 665: PCM2
• 09991: Porsche Exclusive option

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Having been regularly detailed and protected by Armourfend protective film for 10 years, the Seal Grey paintwork is in excellent condition, with the only notable blemishes being a handful of minor stone chips.
• Both the nearside rear wheel arch and offside door shut were refinished to make the whole car immaculate when the seller acquired it (invoice in history file).
• Inside, the cabin is very smart indeed, with no damage. There is some normal creasing on the front seat bolsters, and the carpets and protective mats are in excellent condition.
• There are no known electrical faults, and there are no warning lights displayed on the dashboard.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 22 October 2020 at 43,441 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with advisories noting wear to the front brake discs and corrosion/grease on the offside front brake pipe.
• The vendor notes that when the car’s MOT test was carried out in October 2007 the car’s mileage was incorrectly recorded as 17,702 miles, rather than the correct figure of 11,702 miles, which is borne out by the covering invoice from Porsche Centre East London.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 911 Turbo’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in October 2020 at 43,441 miles by Porsche specialist Nine Excellence, who performed a minor service including a brake fluid change, as well as replacing both turbocharger actuators.
• Prior to this, Nine Excellence carried out a major service in November 2018 at 42,163 miles when they also replaced the ignition switch, and a minor service was performed in December 2017 at 41,626 miles.
• Nine Excellence previously refreshed the air conditioning system with new condensers, and they have replaced several other components including two radiators, the windscreen, alternator, control arms, exhaust manifolds and the oil sender unit.

Dates and Mileages:

• Jul 2003 - PDI - Lindbrook OPC
• Aug 2004 - 2,852 miles - Minor service - Lindbrook OPC
• Aug 2005 - 5,029 miles - Major service, brake fluid change - Lindbrook OPC
• Aug 2006 - 7,467 miles - Min service, Approved Used 111-point check - East London OPC
• Apr 2007 - 9,422 miles - Major service, SRS & brake fluid, arb, coils, Short Shift - East London OPC
• Sep 2008 - 14,968 miles - Minor service, font/rear discs/pads, belts - East London OPC
• Jun 2009 - 19,010 miles - Major service - Regal Autosport
• May 2010 - 21,710 miles - Turbo rebuilds, oil service, dyno - Regal Autosport
• May 2011 - 25,738 miles - Major service, plugs, brakes, PAS, com check - Nine Excellence
• Dec 2012 - 30,773 miles - Minor Service, exhaust manifold repair, clutch, battery, brake fluid, radiator - Nine Excellence
• Dec 2013 - 34,250 miles - Major service, polyrib belt, plugs, boost check - Nine Excellence
• Oct 2014 - 37,225 miles - Vehicle health check (PCGB Turbo Clinic) - Guildford OPC
• Dec 2014 - 37,952 miles - Minor service, brake fluid change - Nine Excellence
• Dec 2015 - 39,330 miles - Major service with spark plug change, air conditioning service, new key - Nine Excellence
• Dec 2016 - 40,436 miles - Minor service, brake fluid, boost leak check - Nine Excellence
• Oct 2017 - c41,500 miles - Vehicle health check (911UK Event) - Brooklands OPC
• Dec 2017 - 41,626 miles - Minor Service - Nine Excellence
• Nov 2018 - 42,163 miles - Major service, brake fluid, ignition switch - Nine Excellence
• Oct 2020 - 43,441 miles - Minor service, brake fluid, turbo actuators - Nine Excellence

SUMMARY

This 996-generation Porsche 911 Turbo is a superb example of the millennium-era supercar, which is equipped with the desirable X50 Power Kit and has been subtly upgraded for improved performance and enhanced reliability. Regularly maintained by main dealers and marque specialists and presented in excellent condition throughout, this Turbo has been cherished and enjoyed by its current owner and will make a thrilling yet practical daily driver or weekend toy.

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