One of only 226 Supersport C16 Coupés and lots of history.

Possibly the ultimate version of the 3.2 Carrera was an ‘Option M491-Turbo-look’, or ‘Supersport’, as it later became known in the UK.

Initially, Option M491 was only available on a coupé via the Special Wishes programme, but was later extended to include a Turbo-Look Targa and Cabriolet in 1985, then became an official model from 1986.

From 1987 the designation was officially known as SSE (Supersport Equipment).

'M491' was not just a sop to the excesses of the 1980s, with flared arches evoking the appearance of some dramatic Porsche models from the past, but was a popular option offering the 'macho' good looks of the Turbo without the mechanical complexities.

However, it was not cheap adding over £10,000 to the cost of a standard variant by the end of the model’s life in 1989, possibly explaining the relatively small build numbers.

The spec also included a limited slip differential, the stiffer suspension and superior br...