Vehicle Description
This 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S is finished in black paint over a
black leather and carbon-fiber interior. It is one of just 176
Porsche 993 Turbo S models built by Porsche Exclusive for North
America in 1997. It is the most desirable and final evolution of
the air-cooled 911, and this was only year the Turbo S was offered
to the North American market. Power from the rear-mounted,
twin-turbocharged flat-6 engine is rated at 424hp at 6,250 rpm,
with 423 ft/lbs of torque at 4,500 rpm and is mated to its AWD
drivetrain via a 6-speed manual transaxle. This Turbo S was sold
new at Rusnak Westlake Porsche in California and remained in
California until about 2006. It then found its way into the hands
of a few car collectors, who drove it very little. Porsche
enthusiasts will recognize a '97 Turbo S immediately by its
exterior features, which include the Aerokit II front and rear
spoilers, extra air inlets in front and rear, yellow brake calipers
versus the standard Turbo's red calipers, Turbo S badging and
18-inch wheels. Inside, the car is unique as well. What isn't made
from carbon fiber or painted to match is instead expertly covered
in leather. The instrument cluster, steering wheel, shifter and
brake handles, door panels and door pulls are made from carbon
fiber. The lengthy list of items covered in leather includes all
stalks, knobs, roof, pillars, air vents, glove box, window
switches, steering column, rear storage area, speaker covers,
instrument rings, sun visors and much more. Additional factory
options beyond the list of Turbo S standards include leather-edged
floor mats with Porsche script, automatic speed control, interior
monitoring, pleated leather rear seats, pleated leather front seats
and an electronic sunroof. Records with the car include some
service and ownership history, the original leather Porsche pouch
with a complete set of owner's manuals, a warranty booklet, radio
card, radio manual and more. 27,238 actual miles.
