2001 Porsche 996 Turbo Manual - 54 000kms

Description

The 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo Manual has an impressive top speed of nearly 320kph and superior all-wheel drive capabilities, allowing it to outperform many supercars of its time. Despite this, it remains a surprisingly affordable option. When compared to its predecessor, the 993 Turbo, which can cost three times as much if you can even find one, which requires a significant investment, the 996 Turbo stands out as a smart choice.

While the move to water cooling saw Porsche switch the regular 996 Carrera to an all-new M96 engine, one that has since become notorious for scoring its bores, eating its IMS bearing and creating the sort of bills that create both welts and tears, the Turbo didn't. Instead, it uses a twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre version of what became known as the Mezger flat-six, one that is closely related to the motor of the naturally aspirated 996 GT3, and more distantly to the GT1 racer. This doesn't suffer from either of the M96's common failings and is generally held to be about as bullet-proof as something making 420hp can be.

Vehicle Specification

Exterior:

• Meridian Metallic Silver - Silver with a pink hue
• Porsche 996 Turbo Wheels
• No sunroof 
• Top-tinted windscreen
• Rear Wing Motor has been replaced recently 

Interior:

• Dark blue Leather 
• Blue Seatbelts that can be changed to black
• Radio and CD holder 
• 6 Speed Manual 

OPTIONS LIST: 

• C26 RSA 
• X52 Console CD Storage for 5 Discs
• 424 CD compartment
• 567 Top-tinted windscreen
• 618 Preparation for telephone installation
• 692 6-disc CD changer Becker Porsche CDC-3 
• 696 CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-220 
• 0991 - Special Colour Code

Powertrain

Engine: 3600cc Flat-6 Turbo - 420hp and 560Nm
Gearbox: 6 Speed Manual  
Layout: Rear-Engine, All-wheel drive