Vehicle data:
Date of First Registration: March 9, 2005
Mileage: As of
Color: Basalt Black Metallic
Euro 3 and D4
Previous owners: 5
Next vehicle inspection: August 2008
161,000 km
Porsche 996 Turbo S Cabriolet – Manual (1/300)
Rare. Genuine. Road-ready.
I’m selling my Porsche 996 Turbo S Cabriolet with a manual transmission because I simply don’t have the time—and because I already own two other 911s.
This car isn’t a fake or a “Turbo S” decal gimmick—it’s a genuine factory-spec Turbo S— not a standard 996 Turbo with WLS, which is unfortunately often mistakenly advertised as a Turbo S.
German-spec vehicle—not a U.S. import
The Turbo S Cabriolet is extremely rare —and even rarer than the 996 Turbo S Coupe. According to an article in Flat 6 Magazine (Issue 11/2021), only about 300 Cabr iolets were built (compared to 600 Coupes).
Manual —pure driving pleasure and virtually impossible to find today
Important: Not a collector’s item, but a driver’s car
While the genuine 996 Turbo S is extremely rare, this convertible is neither a garage queen nor an overpriced “show-and-tell” collector’s car.
It’s an authentic, now-rare 996 that’s built exactly for what Porsche intended: driving, enjoying the ride, and having fun.
The price is therefore set realistically and already reflects the mileage and the large number of previous owners.
Color & Interior
Features / Highlights
- Extensive Leather Package (Option Code: 982)
• Leather Package 3 (Nappa leather throughout the cockpit)
• Pleated leather on all seats
• Comfort seats
• Seats with speed yellow stitching (Porsche Exclusive – Code: 21451)
• Heated front seats (Option Code: 342)
• Porsche logo in the headrests (Option Code: XSC)
• Lumbar support on the left (Option Code: 586)
• Power-adjustable seats
• Driver’s seat memory
• Shortened shift travel (Option Code: XCZ)
• 18-inch Sport Techno wheels (Option Code: XRC)
• Rear parking sensors (Option Code: 635)
• PCCB ceramic composite brakes (Option Code: 450)
• 17-mm wheel spacers (front and rear) (Option Code: XRN)
• Aluminum instrument dials (Option Code: X71)
• Hub caps with colored Porsche logo (Option Code: 446)
• CD changer (Option Code: 692)
• PCCM / PCM with navigation
• BOSE sound system
• Latest radio with DAB and Apple CarPlay
• SAGA
• “Turbo S” lettering on the speedometer (Turbo S only)
• Turbo S aluminum door sills
• Aluminum parking brake lever (Porsche Exclusive)
• Aluminum gearshift lever (Porsche Exclusive)
• Aluminum speedometer background (Porsche Exclusive)
• Stainless steel exhaust manifold (original manifold included)
• FVD sport exhaust system
• Performance upgrade by FVD Brombacher to 510 PS
(in 2024 for approx. 1,500 euros) The performance upgrade has not yet been registered
and can be switched seamlessly between stock and upgraded modes as needed using the included MyGenius Flash Tool, leaving no trace…and much more.
✅ Hardtop included
✅ Original PCM also included
Turbo S technology—many GT2 parts straight from the factory
An important point about the Turbo S: Porsche used numerous components from the GT2 in the Turbo S because they are designed to be even more durable and of higher quality.
Differences from the standard 996 Turbo include:
• Oil pump (GT2)
• Turbocharger (GT2)
• Intercooler (GT2)
• Higher-quality bearings
• Shot-peened crankshaft assembly
• Optimized underbody airflow
Condition & History
- Original factory paint
Typical stone chips on the hood and bumper (deliberately left unpainted so the original paint remains verifiable)
- Full service history
o Initially serviced at Porsche
o Subsequently at Porsche-specialized repair shops
- Folder containing TÜV reports, invoices, and documentation available
- 2 keys + service key
Significant investments have been made in recent years
No corners were cut—instead, it was maintained sensibly and to a high technical standard. Among other things:
- New clutch + ZMS flywheel – Sachs Performance (12/23 – 160,000 km)
• New Bosch starter motor (12/23 – 160 tkm)
• New coolant (12/23 – 160 tkm)
• New transmission fluid (12/23 – 160 tkm)
• New front differential oil (12/23 – 160 tkm)
• New Hardy clutch disc (12/23 – 160 tkm)
• New front hood strut (12/23 – 160,000 km)
• New exhaust manifold (12/23 – 160,000 km)
• New K&N filter (12/23 – 160,000 km)
• Sport exhaust system
• Suspension
• Clutch
• Ignition coils / alternator + belt
• Oxygen sensors
• Wear parts
✅ Spoiler is completely airtight – control system works just like it did on day one
Additional work performed:
• Roof professionally replaced in 2015 (creases / scuff marks)
• Sachs sport clutch reinforced
• Stainless steel exhaust manifold
• Windshield replaced (genuine Porsche), as micro-pitting was visible against the light
Conclusion
A genuine 996 Turbo S with a manual transmission as a convertible is a true rarity today—and that’s exactly how it drives: brutally fast, responsive, exhilarating, and yet perfectly suited for everyday use.
If you’re looking for a very rare Turbo S but don’t want to pay “collector’s bubble prices,” this is a very strong overall package:
rare—authentic—road-ready—with a documented history and prior investments.
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