1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

OVERVIEW

SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo showing 39,741 km (24,693 mi) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in Polar Silver Metallic over a black leather cabin, this spectacular Porsche marks the end of air-cooled production and a pinnacle of 911 design.

Part of the 993 generation, this 1996 911 Turbo dropped jaws upon arrival with its 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-6 hooked up to a 6-speed manual and AWD. The 400-horse, 400 lb-ft of torque powertrain could sling the Turbo to 60 in 3.7 seconds, 100 in 9.1 seconds, and through the quarter mile in a tick over 12 seconds. Heady performance then, and now. 

It would mark the end of Porsche’s fabled air-cooled engines making these 993 Turbos the envy of Porsche purists worldwide. Featuring widened bodywork, that glorious tea tray spoiler draped over the rear end, and the perfect analog driving experience, this is a 911 for serious enthusiasts. 

NOTABLE COMMENTARY

• “...this 911 – arguably the prettiest 911 – is an utter joy.” - Top Gear

• “...the bottom line of the new 911 Turbo states, unequivocally, that this is the greatest road-going Porsche ever created.” - Motor Trend

• “This is a car that requires you to roll up the sleeves to get the most out of it. A bona fide driver's car.” - Stratstone

SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONS 

This 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.6L twin-turbo flat-6 rated for 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual transaxle routes power to all four wheels with a limited-slip differential. Additional features below:

Exterior

• Polar Silver Metallic finish
• Unique Turbo bodywork 
• 18” hollow Turbo Twist wheels measuring 18” x 8” front and 18” x 10” rear
• Michelin Pilot Sport tires
• 4-piston red-finished brake calipers with white Porsche lettering clamping 12.7” cross-drilled rotors
• Power-operated sunroof
• Rear windshield wiper
• Body-color “tea tray” spoiler with intercoolers
• Rear Turbo script emblem
• Dual polished exhausts
• Heckblende taillamp design

Interior 

• Black leather front buckets with perforated inserts
• Black leather dash, center console, door panels, and rear seats
• Black carpeted cabin and front trunk 
• Leather-wrapped four-spoke steering wheel
• VDO gauge set including combination oil temperature and fuel level, 7,600-rpm tachometer, 320 km/h speedometer with inset odometer, and clock
• Porsche Classic stereo
• Air-conditioning 
• Carbon fiber shift knob and parking brake
• Turbo door sill covers
• Rennlline drilled pedal set

Mechanical

• Rear-mounted 3.6L SOHC twin-turbocharged flat-6
• Factory rated for 400 hp at 5,750 rpm and 400 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm
• 6-speed manual transaxle
• Limited slip with automatic brake differential

SERVICE HISTORY

Extensive service history invoices for this 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo from 2016 through 2022 can be seen in the gallery. Recent work performed includes paint protection film in 2022 as well as a recharged air-conditioning system, new upper and lower valve cover gaskets, replacement turbo lines, an oil change, and an alignment.

OWNERSHIP HISTORY & PROVENANCE

This 1996 911 Turbo was originally registered in Ontario on March 26, 1996 with its first owner. The second owner was reported on November 19, 1999. In April 2016, the car was purchased by a dealer in Indiana followed by a new owner registration in Montana in 2017.

The next owner of this 1996 911 Turbo took possession in Georgia in August 2018 until being sold to a new owner the following year in Ohio. In March 2022, the car returned to Ontario with its next owner until it was purchased by a new owner in October 2022.

NOTED IMPERFECTIONS

Aside from minor driver’s seat wear consistent with the age and mileage of the car, the exceptionally nice paint condition and carefully maintained cabin on this 1996 911 Turbo suggests it has enjoyed the pampered lifestyle associated with enthusiast ownership. 

Per the attached Carfax report, this 1996 911 Turbo has a clean history with no accidents or damage. A mileage inconsistency is shown on 10/27/22, but this is simply the result of the mileage being listed in miles versus kilometers dating back to 2021.

INCLUDED IN THE SALE

• Original owner's manual
• Jack
• Spare wheel
• Tool roll

SUMMARY

The curvaceous form of this 1996 911 Turbo makes it easy to see why it is often referred to as the prettiest 911 of all time. Today's Polar Silver Metallic example exemplifies that sentiment with a spectacular finish on the outside and a crisp all-black cabin. 

For those looking to escape the overly electrified tech-heavy cars of today, this 911 Turbo is for you. Before electronically controlled steering and ultra-fast PDK transmissions, there were Porsches like this one with three pedals, staggering performance, and timeless head-turning good looks.

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