Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0AA296XMS480630
By 1989, the "G-body" 911 Turbo-first unveiled at the 1974 Paris
Motor Show-had become a performance icon, but its 15-year-old
design was due for an update. That evolution came in 1991 with the
launch of the new 911 Turbo, just two years after the debut of the
Carrera 2 and Carrera 4. Internally designated the Type 965, this
refreshed model took inspiration from the groundbreaking 959,
adopting smoother, more integrated front and rear bumpers along
with sleeker side sills. The changes went more than skin deep:
torsion bars gave way to coil springs up front, while power
steering and ABS were introduced for the first time on a production
911 Turbo. Output from the 3.3-liter turbocharged flat-six rose to
320 horsepower. In effect, the 1991-1992 Turbo represented a highly
refined swan song for the original Type 930, keeping true to the
original Turbo concept while offering the most luxurious interior
yet seen in a 911, with standard leather trim, dual airbags, air
conditioning, power seats, and electric windows.
Completed on 7 June 1991, this 3.3-liter 911 Turbo was selected in
the rare shade of Slate Grey Metallic, a subtle yet exciting color
that enhanced the Turbo's new curves in a mature manner. The
interior, selected with optional sport seats, is trimmed in Classic
Grey leather and Grey carpeting, a lighter tone to the metallic
exterior shade providing an excellent contrast. Additional
factory-fitted options included driver's-side heated sport seat and
a limited-slip differential. The 3.3-liter Turbo's original service
book records that it was first sold on 20 January 1992 to Carol and
David Russell through Porsche's Charlotte, North Carolina
dealership with just 52 delivery miles on the odometer. The service
book records additional services in Charlotte before the car passed
to an individual in Illinois with 14,657 miles. As the car changed
hands over the next decade, the clean CARFAX reflects a shift-its
growing status as a collectible meant it was driven less often, yet
it continued to receive regular care. Invoices on file and
available for review reveal multiple services throughout its
history with work invoiced between 2018 and 2022 totaling
approximately $20,000.
At the time of cataloging, this rare Slate Grey Metallic 911 Turbo
features 34,225 miles and is offered with its original manuals and
stamped service book, toolkit, and jack. Furthermore, a binder of
service receipts totaling over $20,000 accompanies the car in
addition to a VINAnalytics report that decodes the Turbo's original
build specification. With all air-cooled 911 Turbo variants
rightfully considered collectible, Porsche enthusiasts are highly
motivated to seek out the best specified and most original versions
available. This particular 911 Turbo, finished in rare Slate Grey
Metallic, catches the eye at first glance and continues to impress
with its originality and documented care. With desirable options
and provenance, it perhaps represents the ideal final 3.3-liter
Turbo-offering the perfect blend of classic character and
impressive performance.
