The Riyadh Car Show Auction 2019 - 22nd November 2019

The Riyadh Car Show Auction 2019 96 Friday 22nd November 2019 Chassis Number: TBC The Turbo ‘S’ is one of the most powerful models to have worn the 911 moniker and as a result has become hugely desirable. • Desirable last iteration of the air-cooled Turbo • 450bhp, 3.6-litre air-cooled, flat-six with twin turbochargers and electronic fuel injection • Six-speed manual transaxle, independent suspension, ventilated discs and all-wheel drive • Dating from July 1997, this is one of 345 examples, all built by Porsche’s Exclusive Department • Finished in Black with Cashmere Beige leather and Chestnut carpets • Just 32,000km, UAE registered and supplied with all its documents and service history Sitting near the top of the 993-generation hierarchy, Porsche’s 911 Turbo S was introduced as the first-ever model of its kind in 1997. The basic facts can look a bit dry; type 993, 450bhp, 3605cc air-cooled flat six-cylinder engine with twin turbochargers and electronic fuel injection, six-speed manual transaxle, front and rear independent suspension with coil springs, and four-wheel ventilated steel disc brakes, however, the Turbo S was a big step up over the standard 911 Turbo in terms of performance and price. Headlined by a 0–60mph time of 3.6 seconds, the S could hit 100mph from a standstill in 8.9 seconds, only half a second faster than the standard Turbo. But that didn’t matter, the Turbo S was special and getting your name on the waiting list to buy one was nigh on impossible unless you were very closely related to a Dealer Principal. All 345 examples of the 993 Turbo S were built by Porsche’s Exclusive department and the specification included a number of unique features when compared to other 911’s of the period. The car sported yellow brake callipers, a unique rear spoiler, polished five-spoke Turbo S wheels, an Aerokit front spoiler, an air intake in the rear wings, and four exhaust pipes at the rear. Inside, the car luxuriated in carbon fibre trim contrasting with the softest of leathers and provided the type of luxury that customers had come to know and love from Porsche’s top-shelf models. The Turbo S delivered stunning performance in a package as luxurious and exclusive as discerning Porsche customers had come to expect and was one of the very few supercars that could comfortably be driven as a daily commuter. Collectors today value the ‘S’ for its rarity, performance, and the timeless styling of the final iteration of the legendary air-cooled 911 Turbo. This striking example is finished in Black with Cashmere Beige leather and Chestnut carpets. It dates from July 1997, has covered just 32,000km, is UAE registered and is supplied with all appropriate documents and its service history. 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo ‘S’ LOT 145 More Images Lot 145 Bid On Lot 145