1993 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo S 'Leichtbau'

• UK-supplied, C-16 spec in right-hand drive
• 1 of 86 in total and 1 of 11 supplied by Porsche Cars GB
• Single turbo, 3.3-litre, flat-six producing 381bhp
• Finished in Polar Silver with polished 18" Speedline alloys
• Exclusive Flamenco Red leather, black headlining
• Delivery mileage only - 45 (forty five) miles
• Porsche CoA. No other history as it's effectively brand new and unregistered

In May of 1992, Porsche announced that it was planning to produce a very special, limited edition of its current 964 Turbo that was to be christened the 911 'Turbo S Leichtbau' (Light build). They expected to build 25-50 units (later upped to 80), they would be sold through Porsche Centres at a price not exceeding 300,000 DM, and the car was to be built in the fiscal year ending July 1992. The new project was to be a lightweight, road-legal, Turbo that would feature an increased engine output, together with enhanced handling and subtle styling differences.

A prototype was built using a 1992 3.3-litre Turbo chassis and the 992 Turbo S Leichtbau came into being but, ironically, production did not start until July 1992 meaning that they were all built in the 1993 Model Year. The car was a development of the Turbo S2 and the target was to increase engine output by around 40bhp, however, that was comfortably exceeded and, in the end, an additional 61 horses were found bringing net power up to 381 bhp. Porsche explained: "With different camshafts, precision-machined intake ducts, slightly higher charge pressure and an optimised ignition and fuel injection system, this six-cylinder engine was capable of producing 381 bhp. To deliver all that power to the road surface safely, the car was lowered by 40 millimetres and the running gear was given firmer settings." However, the main quest was to find a significant weight reduction, and in this, they were very successful reducing the overall weight by 180 kg. mainly by doing without under-body protection, sound-proofing, air conditioning, power steering and rear seats. Further savings came from thin glass, aluminium doors, a carbon fibre luggage compartment and even thinner carpets. Electric windows and air-conditioning reappeared in the production cars but even so, the 'Leichtbau' was still 396lbs lighter than a Turbo S. Performance was startling at the time (pretty impressive now) with 0-60 in 4.7 seconds and a top speed in excess of 180mph.

The actual build numbers for this model have been misquoted over time with official Porsche records concluding 80 Leichtbaus were built initially. In fact, there were an additional 6 vehicles. The 81st car was added on as part of the recorded end of production run on November 20, 1992. The 82nd - 86th cars lack definitive production information in the Porsche official records for their final production and delivery dates but all are agreed that there were 86 examples in total. Of these, only eleven were built to UK, C-16, right-hand drive specification and supplied by Porsche Cars GB.

WPOZZZ96ZP479085, on offer here, is a 964 Turbo S 'Leichtbau' which, according to its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, was completed in October 1993 making it one of the last built. It's a C-16, UK right-hand drive car supplied through Porsche GB and is finished in Polar Silver (A8) with an exclusive Flamenco Red leather interior. Its presence is enhanced by polished 18" Speedline wheels with Purple wheel centres and Gold callipers.

 In a note from our vendor, we learn that  "The vehicle is fitted with the M030 European Sport Suspension package, which lowers the ride height by 25mm. In order to provide greater 'road feel', it has non-assisted power steering, a reinforced unibody, stiffer springs, struts, and shocks and larger anti-roll bars at the front and rear. Four-piston disc brakes reduce deceleration times by over 1g. It's also fitted with 3-piece alloy wheels and an aluminium shock tower brace. Front bumper air intakes direct air to the oil cooler and to ventilate the front discs. Inside the car is a fully-welded Matter alloy roll-cage, RS door cards, Recaro Sport seats and four-point Sabelt competition harnesses."

The car is accompanied by its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and the normal manuals etc. present in any new car. We say 'new' because this remarkable 911 has covered 45 delivery miles only. We doubt that many, if any, of the other 964 Turbo S Leichtbau cars can compete with that. It's effectively 'Brand New', investment-grade quality and will appeal to every Porsche loving and discriminating collector, anywhere.

This is an important car and naturally, we will make every effort to accommodate interested parties who would like a private viewing.