Porsche 996 Turbo

The vehicle in detail

Two years prior to the assembly of our 996, Porsche decided to radically change from its roots. A change as meaningful and as disturbing to Porsche enthusiasts as their trial in the 80s to promote front-engined Porsches. Until then, all 911s were air-cooled per se, but this technology has its limits. So, in 1998, they decided to do the unthinkable, water-cool their flat-six. The 996 wasn’t only a change in technology but also in design, losing its round headlights and completely modernizing the assembly lines. This step into the future proved to be successful; the 996 was the most ever sold generation of 911s up to that point. This was it, the new 911, but Porsche had another trick up its sleeve. Turbos and Porsches have always been a wild combination. “Well,” Porsche thought, “new engine? Why not put twin turbos on it?”. And so they did. The first water-cooled turbo Porsche, in other words, the grandmother of all modern turbo 911 architectures, was born. With its 4WD and 450hp, it is wonderfully reassuring, satisfying, and pleasing to drive.

This example is really a treat to be had for any Porsche enthusiast and collector, with so few kilometers and an overall rarity, it is of great interest in the 911 world.