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£42,000 (Est: £38,000 - £48,000)

2004 Porsche 911 / 996 Turbo S ‘UK Press car

United Kingdom • 11 May 2024 • Lot 193

Vehicle Details

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This 2004 Porsche 911/996 Turbo S is a rare 'UK Press car' with the desirable X50 engine and a manual transmission, one of less than 60 UK examples. It features in several magazines, has covered 61,800 miles, and needs new tires and wheel refurbishment, reflected in its price.

Condition

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While the car is described as being in good order with bodywork and trim in good condition, it is noted that it would benefit from new tires and wheel refurbishment. The car has also had six former keepers and has an MOT advisory for tyre wear. These factors indicate some wear and tear, moving it away from the highest ratings.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WP0ZZZ99Z5S680064

Odometer:

61,800 miles

Reg Number:

RX54 NLZ

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The 996 model is a superb car; quick, reliable, well-made and representing the birth of the water-cooled 911.

With a wide range of models on offer, the most iconic is, of course, the Turbo.

Featuring four-wheel drive and a 3.6 litre, intercooled engine derived from the 1998 Le Mans winning GT-1 car pushing out 420bhp and hitting 60mph in a whisker over four seconds, this is genuine supercar territory.

The 996 was seen as a more relaxed and usable 911; however, in Turbo guise, the driver would get the best of both worlds; a luxury leather interior with every creature comfort combined with the ability to drop the hammer and reach a top speed of a claimed 190mph.

In 2002, the X50 package was offered as an option on the Turbo that included larger K24 turbochargers and intercoolers, a revised ECU and quad-pipe exhaust which raised power output to 444bhp, however in 2005, Porsche introduced the Turbo S model available as either a coupé or cabriolet.

The Turbo S was essentially a 996 tur...