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7,963 miles - One of only 183 examples produced for the U.S.
market
100% factory original paint
Optioned in Speed Yellow with Exclusive Black Leather interior
6-speed manual transmission, 424 horsepower air-cooled 3.6-liter
twin-turbo engine
Includes original window sticker, owner's manuals, service records,
tools, compressor, jack, spare wheel and tire
The final iteration of the air-cooled 911 Turbo
"Porsche still continues to design and build exciting new variants,
but the last of the air-cooled generation, especially the 993 Turbo
S, are the most exciting and rewarding of the 911. The sounds,
feeling, power, how nimble the cars are; easily making them the
last true analog sports car." - Bruce Canepa
The 993 Porsche 911, first introduced in 1995, is considered by
many the last of the "classic" 911s. Being the final iteration of
the revered air-cooled sports car, it was the most advanced and the
highest quality 911 produced yet with massive performance and
timeless styling. The Porsche 959 was a cutting-edge design that
Porsche invested huge amounts of resources into, which eventually
transferred into its future cars when the time came for the 993.
When the Turbo was released in 1996, it employed twin turbocharging
courtesy of the Porsche 959's developments, and was the first Turbo
to use permanent all-wheel drive which also was a result from the
Porsche 959 program. With its 3.6-liter engine with air-to-air
intercoolers, performance skyrocketed to 400 horsepower which
dropped its 0-60 time dramatically. Porsche then one upped
themselves in 1997, the second-to-last year of the 993 production,
by introducing the Turbo S. With only 183 cars produced for the
U.S. market with a worldwide total of 345, the 993 Turbo S is one
of rarest versions of the Turbo S lineage.
The Turbo S gained a noticeable number of upgrades over the regular
Turbo, including increased power, more carbon, a dazzling array of
standard options, leather applied to almost every surface, along
with special touches that remind you that were in a limited edition
911. The engine was uprated from 400hp to 424hp through new
programming, Porsche's special wishes department spent their time
on wrapping almost every button and surface in leather, and special
carbon fiber components add a bit of motorsport to the cabin. As
with all 993s, an impeccable attention to detail was paid when
being put together and they had some of the finest fit and finish
of any sports car of the era. A special 4-pipe exhaust out of the
rear, along with the larger rear wing and NACA-duct front bumper
are all subtle cues to the passerby that this is no ordinary
Turbo.
This 911 Turbo S was first purchased by Tim Schmitt of Greenville,
Indiana from Blue Grass Motorsport on August 8th, 1997. Optioned in
Speed Yellow with an Exclusive Black Leather interior, the Turbo S
had all of the exclusive upgrades which came standard on Turbo S
cars. Some of these options included power seats, power sunroof,
18" Technology hollow spoke wheels painted in Liquid Metal Silver,
factory Aerokit II, limited slip differential, along with a host of
other options that set the Turbo S as the top-tier Porsche choice.
Tim enjoyed the car for several years, with him reportedly owning
the car from its initial purchase until early 2005. During this
time, he added most of the mileage that is on the car today, taking
the Turbo S in for service work at Blue Grass Motorsport (now known
as Blue Grass Automotive) in Louisville, Kentucky. The
Porsche-supplied maintenance booklet shows the service history of
when he took the car in for its recommended intervals.
In 2005 the Turbo S moved on to its new owner, Peter Dysert of
Dallas, Texas, purchasing the car with a mere 5,854 miles on the
odometer. He kept the car for approximately 3 years before the
Turbo S was passed onto its next few caretakers, who also added few
miles to the car before it arrived at Canepa.
Whenever a Turbo S arrives at Canepa it is usually a sight to
behold. Extremely low production, a timeless factory design, paired
with the time-capsule quality of this example, it was the perfect
combination of elements that make it a "Canepa car." Each and every
collector car that comes to Canepa is put through and extensive and
diligent process called the "Canepa Difference." This includes a
major and comprehensive mechanical inspection where all systems are
checked and serviced as necessary. They also receive an
award-winning concours-level detailing, a thorough cleaning of each
and every surface that ensures that every car is a sight to behold.
Finishing off with a foam-pad-only polish to enhance the paint
finish, each and every car is a perfect example and a
personification of Bruce Canepa's impeccable attention to
detail.
Included with this Turbo S are its original owner's manuals, tools,
compressor, spare wheel/tire, and Porsche floor mats.
Now available for its next owner to take the reins of this
legendary 7,963-mile Turbo S, the decision is yours. The experience
of owning one is unique within itself, with unmatched usability and
accessible power that put it into a class of its own upon release.
The Turbo S can become a fantastic driving partner and will take
you miles without the slightest hesitation, or can become the crown
jewel in your collection as a perfect time-capsule car.
