1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S

Lot Number: 554

1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S

A 'C16' UK-supplied right-hand drive car - one of only 26 and only 34,428 miles from new

  • Sold for: £238,500

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 1st August, 2020 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
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  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    R462STA

SUMMARY

A 'C16' UK-supplied right-hand drive car - one of only 26 and only 34,428 miles from new

DESCRIPTION

  • A 'C16' UK-supplied right-hand drive car - one of only 26 and only 34,428 miles from new
  • Top of the 993-generation hierarchy, the Turbo 'S' was introduced as the first-ever model of its kind in 1997
  • Headlined by a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds, the Turbo S could hit 100 mph from a standstill in 8.9 seconds
  • Supplied with two sets of keys, service book, manuals and reams of invoices

Sitting near the top of the 993-generation hierarchy, Porsche's 911 Turbo S was introduced as the first-ever model of its kind in 1997. The basic facts can look a bit dry; Type 993, 450 bhp, 3605cc air-cooled flat six-cylinder engine with twin turbochargers and electronic fuel injection, six-speed manual transaxle, front and rear independent suspension with coil springs, and four-wheel ventilated steel disc brakes, however, the Turbo S was a big step up over the standard 911 Turbo in terms of performance and price. Headlined by a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds, the Turbo S could hit 100 mph from a standstill in 8.9 seconds, only half a second faster than the standard Turbo. But that didn't matter, the Turbo S was special and getting your name on the waiting list to buy one was nigh on impossible unless you were very closely related to a Dealer Principal. All 345 examples of the 993 Turbo S were built by Porsche's Exclusive department and the specification included a number of unique features when compared to other 911s of the period. The car sported yellow brake callipers, a unique rear spoiler, polished five-spoke Turbo S wheels, an Aerokit front spoiler, an air intake in the rear wings, and four exhaust pipes at the rear. Inside, the 911 Turbo S luxuriated in carbon fibre trim contrasting with the softest of leathers and provided the type of luxury that customers had come to know and love from Porsche's top-shelf models.

This, 'C16' UK-Supplied, right-hand drive, Turbo S is finished in Arena Red Metallic over dark grey leather. It's one of only 26 and has covered just 34,428 miles from new. Supplied with two sets of keys, service book, manuals and reams of invoices this special car will reward any inspection.

This car has formed part of a significant collection for the past few years. In preparation for the sale, the engine will be flushed, filled with fresh oil and a new filter fitted, the fuel tank drained, flushed and filled with 20 litres of fuel, fitted with a new battery and issued with a fresh MOT Certificate. A safety check will also be carried out along with an inspection report included in the history file.

As one of the last air-cooled 911s, the Turbo S is one of the most powerful models to have worn the 911 moniker and as a result makes it hugely desirable and collectable.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
554
Make
PORSCHE
Model
911 TURBO S
Registration Number
R462STA
Chassis Number
WP0ZZ99ZWS370407
Engine Number
61W00858
Body Colour
Red

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CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.

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