1996 Porsche 911 Turbo

Yesterday we saw a “Turbo-look” version of the 993 – the Carrera 4S – and today we will look at the full-bodied, full-blooded, twin-turbocharged 993. These cars possessed the performance to match their brawny exterior while also taking on new technologies. Borrowing some cues from their development of the 959, for the first time Porsche fitted twin turbochargers to the 911 Turbo and also a refined version of the all-wheel drive system that had debuted with the 964 Carrera 4. With power now exceeding 400 hp the 911 Turbo was capable of competing with the world’s best, but now came with more manageable dynamics and a power curve that was less prone to sudden bursts as the turbo came up to speed. While some enthusiasts may have yearned for the more hairy chested pre-AWD days, the 911 Turbo had long been a way for Porsche to combine the best of its performance and luxury and these refinements fit that bill perfectly. The 993 was the last of the air-cooled Turbos and for that they have always been beloved. Here we have an Arena Red 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo, for sale at Canepa, with only 9,352 miles on it.

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Year: 1996
Model: 911 Turbo
Engine: 3.6 liter twin-turbocharged flat-6
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 9,352
Price: Call for Price

1996 Porsche 993 Turbo Coupe
VIN: WP0AC2992TS375261
Documented low mileage
Fully serviced and concours detailed
Complete with books, jack, compressor and spare
This Porsche Exclusive built Turbo first sold at Scottsdale Porsche of Scottsdale, AZ on June 30th, 1995. The first owner would get the car regularly serviced at the dealership as documented in the Turbo’s maintenance book. This habit would continue with the second owner who took possession of the car in December of 2010 with 6,468 miles on the odometer, and the third who bought the car in July of 2013 with 7,125 miles.

Since arriving at Canepa this special order Turbo has been fully serviced and concours detailed. Over 100 hours have been invested to ensure that this low mileage 993 Turbo drives and presents even better that its 9,351 original miles would indicate.

Porsche factory options:
Manufacture from the Exclusive-Program
Automatic speed control
Lumbar support – left seat
Sunroof
Digital Sound
Remote CD changer (6-disc)
Soft leather rear
Supple Leather Seats/Trim
Dark Rootwood Dashboard
Dark Rootwood Steering Wheel
Dark Rootwood Parking Brake Lever

Performance:
Horsepower: 402
Torque: 398 ft/ lbs
0-60 mph: 3.9 seconds
Top Speed: 180mph

Contact Canepa Design on (831) 430-9940

This is such a pretty car. It’s almost too pretty; the looks almost seem to detract from the ferocity of its performance. The combination of the Arena Red exterior with the Rootwood accents in the interior gives this 993 an elegant look more akin to a Bentley than a high-power Porsche. The overall effect is quite stunning. The 993 Turbo has always been destined as a collectible and this particular example, with fewer than 10K miles on it, should find its way near the top of the pile. Given the very low mileage, I would imagine the asking price would be approaching $200K. That’s a lot of money for a nearly 20-year-old car that is not likely to see much time on the road, but given the demand for air-cooled 911s it appears to be where the market is headed.

-Rob