Offered for auction in this auction is a Porsche 911 from the 996 series as a Turbo from the year of manufacture 2001. The turbocharged 911 was first registered in December 2001, according to the seller the vehicle is a re-import from Japan. The car with the VIN WP0ZZZ99Z2S680602 has only one owner, and the history of this Turbo can be traced back without a doubt thanks to a complete service booklet. A key is still available for the Porsche, as are matching numbers. The vehicle does not currently have a MOT or a full inspection, but these can be done if required, against payment of the costs, before the vehicle is handed over.
Only minor signs of wear can be found on the paintwork of the "Arctic Silver Metallic" 911 Turbo, in keeping with its age. No modifications to the exterior that deviate from the original condition can be found; typical Turbo folklore includes wide cheeks, large air vents and the extendable rear spoiler. According to the seller, the vehicle has not been repainted since it was delivered, so it still impresses with its extremely well-preserved original paint all around. There are no signs of a parking bump on the front spoiler or the rear spoiler. There does not seem to be any corrosion on this Porsche 911, even in the neuralgic zones; overall, the body is in a clean condition, reflecting the low mileage.
Pirelli P Zero tires with sufficient tread are mounted on original silver Turbo aluminum rims, which show no signs of damage. The perforated brake discs are in good condition, as is the chassis, which has not been modified. There are no defects in these areas.
If you open the driver's door of the Turbo, you will only discover fine scratches on the plastic part of the entry area on closer inspection – apart from this small irregularity, the black interior of the 911 is in perfect condition. The full-leather seats are very well maintained and show no cracks or signs of wear. The Porsche 996 Turbo's equipment includes power steering, central locking, electric windows, air conditioning, ABS, cruise control and a Pioneer radio. All of the equipment features are perfectly functional. A Bose sound system provides a perfect soundscape in addition to the good sound of the turbocharged six-cylinder boxer engine.
If you look at the clearly structured, easy-to-read instruments with black dials, you can see a mileage of just 34,268 kilometers on the electronic speedometer. The total mileage can be verified by a perfectly kept Porsche service booklet. The instruments in the interior can be confirmed to be in perfect working order.
Thanks to double charging, the 3.6-liter boxer engine produces 420 hp, making the 911 Turbo the first Porsche series model to break the 300 km/h mark: In contrast to the engines in the Carrera models, the turbo engine is equipped with an external oil tank for dry sump lubrication. The engine also has the so-called VarioCam Plus intake camshaft adjustment with valve lift switching. The six-cylinder boxer is coupled to a 5-speed automatic transmission, which allows you to shift gears directly on the steering wheel. There are no technical defects to complain about, and a final service was carried out just recently.
The underside of the Porsche 996 Turbo is immaculate: there are no rust spots or inconsistencies to be found here, and overall the underbody is in a perfect condition that corresponds to the mileage.
