1996 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo

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.

This UK (C16) Porsche 993 Turbo was supplied new by Chapelgate, the Official Porsche Centre in Ferndown Dorset in August 1996 in Arena Red with complementing interior and various factory options including electric sports seats. The stamped service book shows 12 stamps at the correct intervals through to September 2010 when, at 63,399 miles, the car was put into storage. It was subsequently acquired in 2016 by our vendor who used it very sparingly, covering approximately 600 miles until November 2023, at which point an oil leak suggested it was time for an overhaul and mechanical refresh.

The work was carried out by renowned Porsche specialist, William Francis, and included removing the fuel tank for flushing, new lines and filter. The rear was stripped to replace upper and lower cam-cover gaskets and new genuine lower cam-covers and the Turbos were reconditioned to OE specification with new oil feed pipes. New bumper stays and heat shields were fitted and Bilstein Dampers with new ARB links. New turbo hoses were fitted and to finalise the overhaul the Porsche was fully serviced and presented for a new MOT (November 2024) which it passed with 'no advisories'. The history file contains ten previous MOTs and a good assortment of invoices and it's supplied complete with the Porsche leather wallet containing all the Owners Manuals, a rare Tequipment Accessories book,  the original service book and both keys.

Having spent seven years in a private Collection and now recently serviced and recommissioned, this 993 Turbo, a car that definitely defined 1990s supercars is truly worthy of inspection at this guide.