Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0AC2991TS375221
Engine No. 61T01078
In the mid-1990s, Porsche's statement posters were dominating
bedroom walls, none more iconic than the Arena Red Metallic 911
Turbo streaking through a forest with the caption: "Kills bugs
fast." The graphic perfectly captured the era's automotive
zeitgeist. Arena Red became the color, and the 993-generation 911
Turbo the sports car of the decade. But looks were only part of the
story. The final air-cooled 911 Turbo drew heavily from the
legendary 959, boasting all-wheel drive, twin turbochargers,
hollow-spoke wheels, a six-speed manual gearbox, and ABS. Official
zero-to-60 mph times stood at 4.4 seconds-though magazines clocked
it closer to 3.9. With its flared arches and fixed whale-tail wing,
the 911 Turbo wasn't just fast-it looked the part, and still kills
bugs just as fast.
First sold at Stead Motors (now Porsche of Walnut Creek), this 911
Turbo was specified in that famous shade of Arena Red Metallic over
a Black full leather interior. Naturally, as the top-of-the-line
sports car from Porsche, the 911 Turbo was well equipped as
standard with Litronic headlights, a Hi-Fi sound system with 10
speakers, an onboard computer system, full power seats, and more.
Incredibly the car was ordered with an additional 16 options that
included heated front seats with lumbar support, supple Black
leather front and rear, a Remote CD Changer, Digital Sound Package,
and more. After rolling off the assembly line, the car visited
Porsche Exclusive for a further eight X-Code options. Burl and
Rootwood are the dominant themes with the gear lever, handbrake,
dashboard, and door panels all featuring the highly polished
handcrafted wood. Additional Exclusive options include crested
center caps, Black leather sun visors, metal door sills, and a very
rare rear window washer system.
The 911 Turbo's clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report lists two
owners, with a title transfer between family members taking place
in September 2017 after the original owner's passing. The Turbo has
remained a cherished family heirloom since new and has spent its
entire life in Northern California, with regular servicing
performed at Porsche Walnut Creek through 2013, by which point it
had accumulated 44,926 miles. Thereafter the 993 Turbo would be
carefully stored and would see limited use for more than a decade,
reemerging earlier this year as somewhat of a time capsule!
The highly original Turbo would receive a major service in March
2025 at European Auto Repair of Walnut Creek, totaling $5,800,
including an oil and filter change using synthetic fluids, a fuel
system service including a new fuel filter and fuel pump, new spark
plugs, and a brake fluid flush. A July 2025 inspection by a Broad
Arrow specialist confirmed that the car retains its original Arena
Red Metallic paintwork on its body panels, and is accompanied by
its serialized books, its original window sticker and purchase
order, a tool kit, space-saver spare, jack, tire inflator kit, and
bra and car cover in their Porsche-crested bags. A fresh set of
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires have just been installed, and the
Turbo was treated to a complete detail to return it as close as
possible to its showroom condition.
Perhaps striking the finest balance between vintage and modern,
performance and refinement, this final-generation air-cooled Turbo
remains one of Porsche's most complete and compelling road
cars.
