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Rare Factory Aerokit 997 Gen 1. 5 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe with just 2 previous owners, Carrara White, GT2 Red Taillights, 16-way Hardback Sports Seats, White Centre Console, Extended Black Leather with Silver Stitching. The 997 Gen 1. 5 Turbo is a special and rare Porsche, 200 examples were produced for the UK late 2008, early 2009. Combines the Mezger twin-turbo 3. 6 litre flat-6, with the 997. 2 electronic systems, touchscreen PCM 3 satnav/ bluetooth, climate controls and robust 997. 2 keys. The Gen 1. 5 Turbo was the last 911 Turbo to feature the Mezger engine, the historical link was cut with an all new engine in the 997. 2 911 Turbo.
Options include; 16-way Adaptive Hardback Sports Seats, Seat Heating, Seat/ Mirror Memory, Porsche Crest Headrests, White Dials, White Centre Console, Painted Sills, GT2 Red Taillights, 3-Spoke Leather Sports Steering Wheel, Metal Shift Paddles, PASM, Sport Chrono, Stopwatch, PCM 3, UK/ EU Satnav, Bluetooth, BOSE 13-speaker 385W System, Digital TV, Climate Control, Sunroof, Rear Parking Sensors, Auto Wipers, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Rear Wiper, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Tracker.
This 997 Gen 1. 5 911 Turbo comes with a full Official Porsche Centre OPC and Specialist Service History, with invoices and fully stamped book. Last major serviced March 2023 at 41, 095 miles. Comprehensive mechanical refresh carried out August 2024, see our PDF for details. Next minor service due March 2025. Has had full inspection and diagnostics, overrev and engine hours check with excellent results, view as a PDF on our website.
The 911 Turbo comes fitted with the rear mounted 3. 6 litre flat six Mezger twin-turbo engine that produces 473bhp and propels the 4 wheel drive supercar to 60mph in under 3. 7 seconds and on to a 193mph top speed. It comes with the sublime 5-speed automatic gearbox with full manual mode and metal shift paddles, like the Sport Design wheel on the later 997. 2 Turbo.
Comes complete with 2 original Porsche keys, all tools, leather manual pack, Alarm and Immobiliser. The car is HPI clear and has 6 months warranty and roadside/ home assistance, which can be extended up to 2 years.
We are a Hertfordshire based Porsche Specialist, all our Porsche are kept indoors, ready to view by appointment regardless of the weather. More details, downloadable PDF with diagnostics/ history/ specification, HD video and pictures available on our website M R Sportscars - find us and our testimonials on Google. Our popular YouTube channel featuring purely Porsche of this era (including a walk around video of this car) is available to view, search M R Sportscars Porsche Specialist.
Options fitted to our Porsche 911 Turbo
LB9A Carrara White Paintwork
AT Black Extended Leather Interior with Silver Stitching
C16 UK RHD specification
XAF 911 Turbo Aerokit Fixed Rear Wing and Front Lip Spoiler
XAJ Sill Covers Painted in Carrara White
XFJ White Instrument Dials
XME Centre Console Painted in Carrara White
XSC Porsche Crest Embossed Headrests
XXF GT2 Red Tail Lights
026 Stopwatch with Silver Face
246 High Performance Summers Tyres
249 Tiptronic S 5-Speed Automatic Gearbox with Manual Shift Mode
267 Automatically Dimming Mirrors
268 Auto Wipers Rain Sensor
288 Headlight Cleaning System
342 Heated Seats - 2 Stage System
377 Adaptive Hardback Sports Seat 16-way Electric, left
378 Adaptive Hardback Sports Seat 16-way Electric, right
404 19-inch Turbo I Diamond Finished Lightweight Alloy Wheels
424 CD Storage Compartment
425 Rear Wiper
432 Tiptronic S Shift Buttons on Steering Wheel
460 Sports Leather Steering Wheel
475 Porsche Active Suspension Management System PASM
476 Porsche Stability Management PSM
482 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPM
538 Memory Seat System 3-memories Plus Keys
554 Aerokit Front Lip Spoiler
567 Top Tinted Windscreen
573 Climate Control Air Conditioning System
594 Alcantara Headlining in Black
599 Aluminium Doors
601 Bi-Xenon Headlight System with Self-levelling
610 UK and Europe Navigation Maps Software
621 12V Socket in Passenger Side Footwell
635 ParkAssistant Rear Parking Sensors
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
650 Electric Tilt/ Slide Sunroof
665 Porsche Communication Management System PCM 3. 0 with Touchscreen Interface
666 Telephone Module for PCM 3. 0 with Bluetooth Connectivity
672 Extended Navigation for PCM 3. 0 Touchscreen System
674 Porsche Vehicle Tracking System Preparation
676 Digital TV System Freeview in UK
680 BOSE 13-Speaker 385 Watt Digital Surround Sound System
810 Porsche Embossed Floor Mats
870 Universal Audio Interface (Apple iPod, USB and 3. 5mm AUX connectivity)
981 Leather Dashboard and Door Panels
983 Leather Seats, Front & Rear
Standard items include the retractable rear spoiler, Electric windows, Headlight washers, daylight running LEDs, dual cup holders, Remote central locking, Trip computer, ABS, Locking wheel bolts, Locking glovebox, Alarm and Immobiliser. All equipment fitted to our 911 Turbo works perfectly, so the car is exactly as it left the factory in May 2009.
The Porsche Bi-Xenon self-levelling headlight system offers exceptional brightness, even in challenging conditions.
“The 997 Turbo is unquestionably the best sports car the world has ever seen. That much is non-negotiable. It does things normal cars can’t: it behaves, adapts, creates traction, generates adhesion and decelerates like no road car I have ever driven. It isn’t the fastest car against the watch but, in terms of net available performance, the 997 Turbo marks a new beginning. It is so supple, so amenable, so perpetually on your side, that covering ground now feels somehow different to the way it did yesterday. Everything is so good here – the new transmission, the adaptive damping that somehow manages to preen acceptable ride from those shallow sidewalls – that no single component can possibly shine.”
Autocar Magazine, 2006 (Chris Harris)
Background
In 1974, Porsche engineers tested a dramatic power-boosting technology from their dominating 917 race cars in a road-going 911. Ever since that first enhanced model, ultimate performance has been defined by a single word: Turbo. The 997-series 911 Turbo model was first introduced in 2006, building on the high bar set by the first water-cooled 911 Turbo, the 996-generation model. The 911 Turbo is enhanced in every sense compared to the Carrera models. Production of the generation 1. 5 997 series 911 Turbo began in mid 2008, it retained the rear mounted 3. 6 litre flat six Mezger twin-turbo engine and combined it with the generation 2 onboard electronic systems, PCM 3. 0 touchscreen navigation, climate control system and updated Porsche key design. The exterior styling of the 911 Turbo was unchanged from the generation 1 cars, which were ahead of their time, with a distinct front and enlarged rear bumper, front daylight running lights, lightweight forged alloy wheels and realtime tyre pressure monitoring for ultimate safety at speed.
The 911 Turbo has a race derived Mezger engine, developed directly from the 911 GT1 racing car. Low to Mid-range punch is the 997 Turbo’s party trick and while 473bhp might not sound that impressive today when there are saloons and estates around packing considerably more, it still feels seriously rapid. Thanks to the Variable Vane Turbo Geometry, it has that instant thrust that compresses internal organs against the back of the seat and draws involuntary whoops of delight and a flow of power that just keeps on coming. The chassis and brakes are a perfect match for the engine’s performance, so invariably you’re always travelling faster than you think you are.
The 911 Turbo wide body never looked so good. The all-wheel drive system sends between 5% - 40% of torque forward depending on traction and power applied, so it is mostly rear wheel drive. The 911 Turbo strengthened suspension and 350mm vented, cross- drilled steel disc brakes all round, take handling up a notch. Today, it seems that the 997 is recognised among collectors, notably the Turbo, GT2 and GT3 are highly sought, as are the Carrera 4S.
Exterior
Our hand selected Porsche 911 Turbo looks stunning in Carrara White, a striking colour for the 997 gen 1. 5, especially with the Factory Aerokit which features a front lower spoiler and fixed rear spoiler. The 911 Turbo also has painted side sills, diamond finished 19-inch Turbo 3. 6 lightweight alloy wheels and GT2 Red Taillights. The 911 Turbo has been 3-stage machine polished and waxed with Autofinesse Soul Carnauba Wax by us, which will help protect the paintwork and repel surface contaminants. All the trim has a perfect finish, as do the front and rear lights, which are free from any damage or moisture buildup. The windows drop as they should when you open the door. The engine and boot struts also operate as they should.
Interior
The 16-way Adaptive hardback sports seats come with optional 2-stage heating and drivers seat/ mirror memory, Porsche crest embossed headrests and just like the rest of the extended Black interior leather, are in excellent condition and provide a perfect contrast to the Carrara White bodywork. The instrument dials were specified in White, together with the centre console which elevates the interior. The 3-Spoke leather sports steering wheel is a fantastic option, especially with the upgraded metal gear shift paddles, which work in the same way as the Sport Design Wheel paddles. The seat memory function supports both exterior mirrors and all seat positions on the driver’s side. There are no marks or signs of wear to any of the trim, panels or switchgear, with the leather retaining a wholly fresh appearance throughout.
Engine and Transmission
Although the Turbo is water-cooled it is not the same engine that is in regular 997 Carrera models. The turbo charged engine can trace its ancestry back to the old air-cooled units and is directly related not only to the 996 GT3 but also the Lemans 911 GT1 racer (3. 2 litres and 600bhp). The engine has forged internal components, so as a result it is very strong and can be tuned up to well over 800bhp. As standard the Turbo has 473bhp at 6, 000rpm. The axle load distribution of 40:60 ensures high directional stability and superb road behaviour.
The all-wheel drive system is biased towards the rear; the system sends between 5% - 40% of torque forward depending on traction and power applied. The engine starts cleanly when cold or hot, there is no smoke whatsoever either at startup or when driving. There are no unusual sounds or rattles when the engine is running.
The optional Tiptronic S automatic gearbox effectively applies the power of the turbo-charged engine, with shift buttons on the multifunction steering wheel, manual gearshifts are simple. The gearbox has a full manual mode for more spirited driving on demand. The gearbox also adjusts how fast it shifts gears and when it changes to match the drivers mood, automatically. The benefits of Tiptronic S are particularly apparent when exploring the car’s potential. Even in automatic, the rapid gearshift action enables remarkable agility under acceleration. The immediacy of response, with virtually no interruption in drive, is now more than comparable with a Porsche manual gearbox. At just 3. 7 seconds, the new 911 Turbo with Tiptronic S is 0. 2 seconds quicker to 62mph than the standard manually equipped car.
Our 911 Turbo is fitted with Sport Chrono Plus Package, which adds a SPORT button that sharpens the throttle response, adds 60nm of Torque temporarily (approximately 0. 2 bar of Turbo Boost) whilst also adding a dashboard mounted stopwatch to add to the sporting image of the 911 Turbo. It is also equipped with the highly desired switchable sports suspension system, which includes the dashboard switch that stiffens the suspension in an instant, increasing connection to the road.
Wheels, Tyres and Brakes
Our 911 Turbo 997 Generation 1. 5 comes fitted with the original diamond finished, 19-inch Turbo 3. 6 lightweight alloy wheels, which are unmarked, free of damage and corrosion. The brake callipers are finished in classic Guards Red with Porsche lettering. The brake discs and pads are in good condition with lots of life left. The tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport Porsche N rated high performance tyres, the rear tyres have just been replaced by us.
The car is HPI clear and comes complete with 6 months warranty and roadside/ home assistance, which can be extended up to 2 years. We are a Hertfordshire based Porsche Specialist, all our Porsche are kept indoors, ready to view by appointment regardless of the weather. Please send us a message or call us on the details below to discuss this beautiful Porsche.
