Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sotheby's Santa
Monica event, June 24, 2017.
Estimate:
$225,000 - $275,000 US
3.6-liter, 424-hp flat six-cylinder twin turbo engine
Six-speed manual gearbox and all-wheel drive
Reported only 183 examples built for North America
Porsche Exclusive performance and visual factory upgrades
Extensive carbon fiber elements
Power sunroof
Air conditioning and many additional power conveniences
Porsche has had a long and celebrated history with turbocharging,
both on and off the race track. The first production 911 Turbo
arrived in the mid-1970s, and since then, has remained not only the
fastest and most capable of the various 911 models, but also one of
the most desirable sports cars in the world. The Type 993
generation of 911s, introduced in the early 1990s, was no
exception.
The Turbo S has numerous differentiating features from the standard
turbo model; many from a visual standpoint and several from the
mechanical side. These cars came from Porsche Exclusive; a special
unit that was officially established in 1985 in Zuffenhausen. The
Turbo S is driven by the 3.6-liter horizontally opposed
six-cylinder engine that puts out a very impressive 424 horsepower.
Among the mechanical enhancements on the Turbo S you will find two
larger K-24 turbochargers, the Motronic engine control unit
received an electronic upgrade, the Turbo S has an additional oil
cooler installed, and the dual exhaust was modified. Combine these
factors with a few other minor engine improvements and this created
an engine that produced 25 horsepower more than the standard
turbo.
Among the optical variances that set the Turbo S apart are yellow
four-piston brake calipers instead of the typically seen "big
reds," European front spoiler with functional brake cooling ducts,
full leather interior (including air vent louvers), many
well-placed carbon fiber interior elements, aluminum gauges, carbon
fiber door sills with Turbo S script, carbon fiber shock tower
braces, Aerokit II rear spoiler from Porsche Exclusive, the
previously mentioned exhaust arrangement, air scoops in the rear
fenders, and the wheels are presented in a matte finish versus
gloss. These are fitted with Pirelli P Zero tires.
This 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe is a very fine example with
approximately 60,000 miles registered on the odometer. Finished in
Arctic Silver Metallic with silver interior, this exhilarating
vehicle includes a six-speed manual transmission, all-wheel drive,
and is further equipped with air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette, rear
window defogger; power windows, seats, mirrors, steering and
ventilated four-wheel disc brakes. The car is offered in wonderful
condition, and the driving fun is further enhanced by having a
power sunroof.
This represents an infrequent occasion to acquire one of the
fastest and most collectable Porsches in history. It is reported
that only 345 similar cars were built with but 183 Porsche Turbo S
models produced for North America. The rare nature of this model
and the Porsche Exclusive factory upgrades cannot be
overlooked.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/.
