Porsche 996 Turbo

The vehicle in detail

Exterior

The timeless Polar Silver Metallic finish suits the 996 Turbo exceptionally well, highlighting the wider Turbo bodywork, enlarged air intakes and signature rear wing. While silver has always been one of Porsche’s most enduring colours, Polar Silver carries a distinctly period correct appearance that perfectly complements the design language of the early water cooled 911 generation.The absence of a sunroof further enhances the car’s clean silhouette, creating the uncluttered roof profile typically associated with the most coveted enthusiast specifications.More than two decades after production, the 996 Turbo has matured into an increasingly respected design. Its purposeful proportions, muscular rear haunches and subtle aerodynamic detailing make it instantly recognisable as one of Porsche’s great modern performance cars.

Interior

The cabin retains everything enthusiasts appreciate about the analogue era of Porsche performance cars. The driver is greeted by the classic five dial instrument cluster, supportive sports seats and, most importantly, the sought after six speed manual shifter positioned perfectly within reach.Unlike many contemporary supercars, the 996 Turbo was engineered to excel both as a long distance GT and a highly capable performance machine. Ergonomics are excellent, visibility remains outstanding and the driving position is quintessentially Porsche.As demand continues to grow for engaging analogue cars, the manual transmission becomes an increasingly important part of the ownership experience, offering a level of driver involvement largely absent from modern performance cars.

Engine