Porsche 996 Turbo

For the 2002 model year, Porsche made minor restyling amends to the 911, sometimes referred to as the 996.2 iteration—which included a new shared headlight design, new front fascia, chassis reinforcement, and most importantly the 3.4-litre engine increased to 3.6-litres. Other comfort-focused features introduced in 2002 were a glove box, centre-mounted cup holders, an optional Bose stereo, and rain-sensing wipers. Despite these new comforts, the 911 Turbo Coupé remained an out-and-out driver’s car, with an exceptionally capable six-speed manual unit as Porsche’s sole transmission offering for the model.

This stunning 2002 model year 911 Turbo Coupé was delivered new to Italy on 14 January 2002, and it is presented in Lapis Blue Metallic over a full leather interior swathed in supple Metropol Blue hides. Additional factory specifications listed on an accompanying build report include the intentional lack of sunroof, parking assist system, Porsche CDR 22 remote six-disc CD changer, heated power front seats with memory function, and Bose stereo system.

The car remained in Italy for many years, and it was purchased by consignor from a Munich-based broker in May 2017. Since entering The Carrera Collection, this 911 Turbo Coupe has been driven just shy of 100 kilometres, and as presented today it indicated just 25,462 kilometres at the time of cataloguing. Gaining stock over time and for good reason, the 996-generation cars offer undeniable appeal from Porsche’s catalogue of modern classics.