Porsche 993 Turbo S

Interest in Porsche’s water-cooled, front engined 944/964/928 models failed to capture enough market share and the Porsche dealer networks and a fair number of vocal critics convinced Porsche that the 911 platform was far from dead and it would remain their mainstay product line-up since then and through to the present with no foreseeable end in sight.

Having learned their mistakes from 1990/1991, when no Turbo model was offered and realizing they needed to come up with something to inherit the reputation of the incredible 964 Turbo 3.6, Porsche’s 993 Turbo would not disappoint.  As such a Turbo model was offered simultaneously when the 993 model made its debut.

For the 993 Turbo, Porsche adopted a fair amount of the technology developed directly from their 959 program.  The 993 Turbo would have twin-turbos and a torque biasing, all-wheel drive system that was far more advanced and significantly user friendly than that found on the 959.  It was in fact so good, few would ever realize the car was all-wheel drive unless they took it out in the wet or snow conditions.

Producing just over 400bhp in initial form, the new 993 Turbo provided truly ground breaking performance, handing and braking, never before offered in a production Porsche.  0-60 times of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 181mph were officially recorded, but this was just the beginning.

In the Fall of 1996, Porsche announced a limited production “E50” version of the M64/60 engine would be made available to clients via the Porsche Exclusiv department.  This optional engine package known as the Turbo S, raised output to 430bhp.  An even further upgrade could be ordered if you chose the X50 option package which further bumped the power from the standard 993 Turbo up to 450hp (430 for the United States market.)  The X50 option package featured larger turbochargers and a modified engine management system.  0-60 timed runs dropped to 3.4 second and top speed was now just shy of 190mph!

A total of 5,978 993 Turbo models were built from 1995-1998, but just 345 of these were the ultimate specification Turbo S model.  Less than half of these had the coveted X50 engine option making it one of Porsches all-time rarest Turbo variant.

Porsche 993 Turbo S X50 Turbo II AeroKit, VIN: WP0ZZZ99ZVS370202
This particular 993 Turbo S, was also taken off the production line in October of 1996 and sent to the Porsche Exclusiv department for hand assembly and painting.  From begging to end, it took seven weeks to complete and hand paint this Porsche  It is an original “E50″ 430bhp model with the special supplemental “X50” upgrade that increased engine output to 450BHP!  It was also special ordered from new with the Turbo II AeroKit.  It is as such with a total of 53 individual options, the single most uniquely configured 993 Turbo S ever completed.

This Porsche was originally ordered via MITSWA in Japan for the head of a Chinese conglomerate but he was unable to obtain legal entry and road-registration in China and it was instead sold to a Japanese enthusiast.  We bought the car from the 2nd owner and it has only 24K kilometers / 14.9K original miles from new.  It is mechanically and cosmetically perfect in all regards.  On arrival we will be sending it to Vollig Autowerks for full service verifications and safety checks before delivery to the next fortunate caretaker.

Kind regards always,

Bill Noon

Symbolic International
At Veloce Motors, the Vault
9340 Dowdy Drive Suite 102
San Diego, California 92126 USAPhone 619 840 7811
Email bill@symbolicinternational.com
Website www.symbolicinternational.com

1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S

Year 1997
Make Porsche
Model 993 Turbo S
Type 993/770
Commission Number 970018
VIN WP0ZZZ99ZVS370202
Engine Type M64/60
Engine Number 61V00879
Gearbox Type G6451(Limited Slip Differential)
Gearbox Number 2005914
Market Destination China Market Model (Code C33)
Ordering Distributor Handelspartner Code 6570000 (MITSWA Japan)
Tires Pirelli N1 High Speed/High Load
Exterior Color Speed Yellow (Code 50)
Interior Color  Black Full Leather (Code VD)
Carpet Color Black
Order Initiated October 11th, 1996
Body delivered to Porsche Exclusiv October 14th, 1996
Completed  December 3rd, 1996
Invoiced New December 4th, 1996
Mileage 24K  Kilometers / 14.9K Miles

53 Total Options

1 Individual “E-Code” Special Wish / Special Request Options
-E50 Upgraded 430BHP Turbo Engine Package

2 Individual “P-Code” Special Wish / Special Request Options
-P11 Self-dimming mirrors and rain sensors
-P14 Special package heated front Seats

1 Individual “Y-Code” Special Wish / Special Request Options
-Y75 Full Turbo II Aerodynamic body package

8 Individual “X-Code” Special Wish / Special Request Options
-X50 Turbo Engine Upgrade
-X54 Stainless Steel Exhaust System
-X70 Polished metal door sills with model designation
-X78 Supplemental front air inlets with integral parking lights
-X79 Supplemental body integral rear air inlets
-XD1 Turbo II AeroKit Front Spoiler System
-XD2 Turbo II AeroKit Rear Spoiler System
-XE7 Supplemental Oil Cooler

2 Individual “Z-Code” Special Wish / Special Request Options
-09981 Special Wish / Special Request for delivery to Porsche “EXCLUSIV” Department for Hand Assembly
-09991 Special Wish / Special Request exclusive production deviation options

39 Individual Production Options
-Code M130 Badging and Labeling in English
-Code M139 Seat Heating System Left
-Code M197 High output / maximum cold-cranking amp battery
-Code M210 Special License Plate Holders
-Code M220 Limited Slip Differential
-Code M224 ABS Braking System
-Code M235 Bridgestone / Pirelli N1 High Speed/ Hi Load Tires
-Code M288 Headlight cleaning / washing system
-Code M323 EEC Regulation Stickers Deleted
-Code M326 Porsche CR 21 Cassette Stereo System
-Code M335 Automatic 3-Point Rear Seat Belts
-Code M339 All Wheel Drive System
-Code M340 Seat Heating System Right
-Code M373 Racing Style Sport Seat Left
-Code M374 Racing Style Sport Seat Right
-Code M408 Special 18-inch Technorad Light-Alloy Rims
-Code M423 Cassette Coin Holder
-Code M425 Rear Window Wiper
-Code M434 Manuals and Instructions for Overseas Vehicle
-Code M441 Special Radio Preparation
-Code M454 Cruise Control
-Code M455 Anti-theft wheel locks
-Code M480 6-Speed, close-ratio, manual gearbox
-Code M490 Special Sound Package
-Code M530 Remote Control 433MHZ Key System
-Code M534 Integral anti-theft alarm system
-Code M545 92-liter / 24.5-gallon Endurance Fuel Tank
-Code M562 Front air bag system
-Code M566 White Fog Lights
-Code M567 Graduated Green Tinted Front Windscreen
-Code M573 Climate control / air conditioning system
-Code M599 Black Headliner
-Code M601 Automatic Headlight System
-Code M650 Electric Sunroof
-Code M659 On board computer
-Code M660 OBDII Diagnostic System
-Code M685 Rear seats and safety belts
-Code M975 Special velour luggage compartment material
-Code M981 Special full leather dashboard and door panels to match other interior leather