2010 Porsche 911 (997.2) Turbo S

• Just 18,688 miles with two previous keepers and Porsche Centre service history
• PDK gearbox is standard, as is the Sport Chrono Pack, which includes a launch control function
• The direct-injection, twin-turbo 3.8-litre flat-six of the 'S' gains revised intake valve timing, a new carbon air-box and a boost in turbo pressure to 1.2bar, with power up to 523bhp
• Rocket-ship figures; 0 to 62mph in 3.3 seconds and 0 to 124 mph in 10.8 seconds
• Car magazine stated, 'The Turbo is essentially a GT car, but one that's small and dynamic and fast enough to outrun most supercars'

As run-out models go, this must be the ultimate - Porsche's then fastest ever 911, the Turbo S. The all-wheel-drive flagship 911 sat at the top of the 911 range for the last two years of 997 production.

The 997 received a mid-cycle refresh in late 2008 for the 2009 model year and was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 2008 (so-called '997 Gen II' internally at Porsche and '997.2' informally by enthusiasts). The 997 Gen ll Turbo wasn't unveiled until the 2009 Frankfurt motor show and was fitted with a completely new 3.8-litre engine with revised Borg-Warner variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers, whilst the optional 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox replaced the Tiptronic. With PDK and the also optional Sport-Chrono package, which includes the availability of electronically controlled launch control and an over-boost function for temporarily increasing the turbo-pressure, the regular Turbo was certainly no slouch, with 493bhp and 480 lb-ft of torque.

Porsche has traditionally raised the appeal of the 911 Turbo during the latter part of its life-cycle with a heavily optioned 'S' model (S standing for Sport) and the 997 Turbo is no exception. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010, it was available only with the 7-speed PDK transmission and carbon-ceramic brakes along with the Sport Chrono package as standard. Whilst also featuring Dynamic Engine Mounts, which 'tense up' during hard driving and stay more flexible when pootling to calm noise and vibration, 19-inch RS Spyder alloys, adaptive sports seats, and leather.

The engine in the Turbo S was subtly tweaked to boost performance and received a nominal 1.0 bar of boost (against 0.8 bar on the standard version) along with lightly modified turbocharger vanes and a carbon fibre air manifold to endow the Turbo S with 523bhp (30bhp more than the regular Turbo) and a continuous (not over-boosted) 516lb ft of torque. The Turbo S was Porsche's fastest production car to date at the time of its introduction, having a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 3.3 seconds while ultimately reaching a maximum speed of 196 mph.

This powerful, second generation, 997 Turbo S was delivered new through Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield on the 21st July 2010 and looks very purposeful in Basalt Black Metallic paintwork. Combined with the very well optioned Black/Cream leather interior, the car presents as a refined Grand Tourer, but with 'supercar' performance. This Turbo S has been looked after by authorised Porsche service centres at the following intervals - 10,858 miles, 14,206 miles, 16,127 miles and 18,274 miles. Sold by well-known classic and performance car specialists Tom Hartley Jnr. in 2016 to a Porsche enthusiast, this is a well-maintained Turbo S in superb condition.

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.