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2003 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo Coupe for sale

November 26, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 2000, Porsche unveiled the turbocharged version of the Type 996. Two years later, the company presented this model with the X50 package as standard. The car was produced until 2005 and one of them, the 2003 Porsche 911 (996) Turbo Coupe, is for sale.

Porsche 911 (996) Turbo Coupe is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6L Mezger flat-six engine with 444 hp (327 kW) and 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque. Compared to the standard 996 Turbo Coupe that has 415 hp (305 kW) and 415 lb-ft (563 Nm) of torque, the power is increased thanks to the X50 package. Power is transmitted to both axles via a 6-speed manual gearbox. It’s mounted on a set of 18-inch Turbo Twist wheels wrapped in General G-Max RS tires. The odometer reads 27,928 miles at the time of listing.

This 911 Turbo Coupe is finished in Guards Red and is in outstanding condition. It is equipped with a sunroof, xenon lights, fog lights, rear window wipers, stainless steel exhaust outlets, a wider rear end, rear air intakes, revised bumper covers, Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and an automatic brake differential. The car also received a Turbo Aerokit that includes revised lower side skirts, front and rear lower spoilers, as well as a rear wing.

Inside, the dark interior is adorned with adjustable sports seats upholstered in black leather, which also covers the door panels, dashboard and steering wheel. Additional equipment includes the Porsche Classic Communication Management infotainment screen, cruise control, automatic climate control and a Bose sound system.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. Comes with window sticker, owner’s manual, service records and accessories.

The auction ends on December 1st and the current highest bid is $91,996 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

Auctions, News

1987 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Flat-Nose’ Coupe is for sale

November 18, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 1982, Porsche was asked to produce a unique car that would resemble the Type 935, which was developed when the FIA tightened the regulations on homologation, so Porsche developed one of the most successful racing cars of the time. The car had a unique design (“Flat-Nose”) and in 1987 Porsche produced 142 units for the North American market. One of them, a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Flat-Nose’ Coupe, is up for sale.

The car is finished in Guards Red and is in excellent condition with only 8,603 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with steel front fenders flush with the hood, retractable headlights, wider fenders, whale tail rear spoiler, limited-slip differential, new brake cooling vents located on the widened rear quarter panels. The service booklet on file documents the oil changes with mileage logs performed throughout the decades.

Inside, the heated front seats are upholstered in Champagne leather with contrasting red piping. Leather also covers the lower part of the dashboard and door panels, while the steering wheel is covered in black leather with black stitching. There is also an alarm system and a Reno Blaupunkt AM/FM stereo cassette player.

The Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Flat-Nose’ Coupe is powered by a turbocharged 3.3 L flat six engine with 282 hp (207 kW). The engine is paired with a four-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on a set of 16-inch Fuchs wheels.

The car has only had three owners, and the current owner bought it in 2013 and imported it to Kuwait. The auction will take place on December 10 and the estimated value of the car is between $250,000 – $300,000 USD. It is offered without reserve.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

News, Tuning

Porsche 911 (992) GTS with more power

July 14, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

The German company TechArt has prepared a special equipment kit for the Coupé version of the most powerful Porsche 911 from the Carrera family, the Porsche 911 (992) GTS.

A special equipment kit brings a new five-piece front spoiler, two-piece Airframes that highlight the air intakes, new side skirts, a multi-part rear diffusor above which TECHART Aero Wings are located, and a roof spoiler, and for those who want more downforce in the offer is also a large rear wing. There are also plenty of carbon parts such as the hood, sport mirrors and exhaust tips. Adaptive suspension and sports springs allows the vehicle to get 40mm closer to the ground.

Inside, TechArt has allowed customers to personalize the interior. The comfortable seats are upholstered in leather, which is offered in several colors, combined with wool, while the headboard features the TechArt logo. The offer also includes illuminated carbon door sill plates, sporty aluminum pedals, handcrafted TECHART sports steering wheels. Track enthusiasts will love the six-point seat belts and safety cage behind the B-pillar.

When it comes to the powertrain, the standard Porsche 911 (992) GTS is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder biturbo boxer engine with 480 hp (353 kW) @ 6500 rpm and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque @ 2300 -5000 rpm. Now, thanks to improved software, the 911 GTS has 560 hp (412 kW) and 494 lb-ft (670 Nm) of torque. This makes the 911 GTS more powerful than the Porsche 911 GT3 and almost equal to the 911 Turbo. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed PDK gearbox. It reaches 62 mph in 3.1 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the standard model. It is mounted on 20- and 21-inch TECHART Formula V multi spoke wheels.