Sparingly used with just 11,096 miles on the odometer
Uprated during its first ownership with around £27,000 worth of Techart upgrades
Advisory-free MOT valid until 20th June 2025
The Appeal
Despite retaining the highly recognisable Porsche 911 silhouette, the advent of the 996 represented a significant technological departure from its predecessors. It was built upon the first all-new chassis since the 911 debuted in 1963 and even more significantly, was also the first 911 to be water-cooled.
The much-anticipated 'Turbo' model arrived in 2000 and featured a twin-turbocharged and intercooled 3.6-litre engine based on the 1998 Le Mans-winning 911 GT1 racer. All-wheel drive was added to help better deploy the extra power and wider bodywork was introduced to accommodate bigger wheels and improve cooling airflow.
This example is an amazing one-off car in an interesting specification. It features the five-speed Tiptronic S semi-automatic transmission and benefits from a host of exclusive Techart upgrades and refinements fitted during its first ownership. This, and its sub 12,000 miles history mark this 911 out as a once-in-a-blue-moon ownership opportunity.
First registered on the 7th October 2003 and supplied to its first owner by Stratstone of Wilmslow
4 former owners on V5 (all four sales invoices present)
Specified with a range of popular factory optional extras
The first registered keeper retained the car until August 2008 - covering a mere 4,500 miles during their custodianship
During the first ownership several phases of Techart upgrades were fitted
A further two registered keepers followed before the current owner acquired the 911 in 2017 - (an odometer reading of 9,278 miles was noted at this stage) 4 owner car
V5C present
MOT valid until 20th June 2025
A number of earlier MOT certificates are also present
Numerous invoices which also document several of the Techart upgrades
Two original Porsche keys are included
The original book pack and folder is also on hand along with the maintenance record
May 2021: 9851 miles service Nov 2021: sold at 9934 miles May 2023: 10222 mile service by Strasse Porsche: slight oil weep identified from gearbox sump seal (insignificant to fix) Aug 2023: 10156 miles sales invoice by Redline (delivery date for the car) and was subject to a compression test, full service by Strasse, front spoiler two stone chips repaired- front spoiler was repainted ) and rear spolier was repainted to make it perfect. Nov 2023: 10289 miles Crow Valley Porsche, headlight washer jets recommissioned June 2023: Mot stated slight oil weep- was not significant to fix.
Services with Porsche main dealers and latterly independent specialists are noted at:
1,734 miles 2,966 miles 4,271 miles 4,594 miles 7,529 miles 8,261 miles 8,783 miles 9,851 miles 9,945 miles
This example looks sublime in its bright Cobalt Blue livery
It benefits from a number of exclusive Techart upgrades and additions
The recognisable 911 cabin is predominantly trimmed in Metropole Blue leather
Numerous popular factory-fitted extras are present
The bright and lustrous Cobalt Blue colourway suits the nature of the 911 Turbo very well indeed adding to the drama and road presence of the car. This is enhanced still further by the range of Techart cosmetic additions added by the car’s first owner.
At the front these include the GT2-style front bumper. This features larger front intakes with carbon fibre inserts and top vent at the leading edge of the luggage compartment lid. This works in combination with the body-coloured headlamp covers to give this 996 a very purposeful and distinctive look.
At the rear a twin winged spoiler adorns the engine cover. This combines with the body-coloured roof lip spoiler and original chromed quad tail pipes to signal this car’s incredible performance potential to all who see, and hear, it.
The five-spoke Techart light alloy wheels are predominantly finished in matt black. The rims are picked out in Cobalt blue to tie them in nicely with the rest of the car. These wheels are in excellent condition and are staggered with 8.5J items at the front and 11Js at the rear. These are 19-inch items, and the open architecture of the wheels helps to showcase the yellow-finished Techart callipers and cross-drilled performance discs.
It's similarly impressive on the inside:
The front seats are the familiar high-backed sports seats with deep bolsters at thigh, waist and shoulder levels. The centre panels are finished in perforated leather and arranged into horizontal padded panels of varying widths. The built-in headrests feature large, embossed Porsche emblems. The seats are electrically adjustable and multi-stage heated. The rear seats are identically trimmed and equally pristine. They are definitely of the occasional variety but can be easily folded to provide additional luggage space.
The dashboard is finished in stitched leather and is accented with brushed aluminium panels. The signature three-gauge set consists of black-on-white instruments with inset digital readouts. The big, central tachometer is red-lined at 6,500 rpm and features the familiar “turbo” script. The instruments sit behind the original three-spoke leather steering wheel with Tiptronic change buttons on the top two spokes.
The centre console is home to the PCM screen which manages several key functions including the high line Bose audio system. Below this is the very “noughties” four CD storage unit and climate control system. The Porsche badged Tiptronic gear lever is situated between the seats with Porsche inscribed handbrake and other controls.
Carpets door cards and headlining all appear pristine as you may expect. An aftermarket set of alloy pedal covers are also fitted. The front carpets are protected by a set of heavy-duty Porsche carpet mats. In the nose is a usefully large luggage compartment. This is trimmed in dark carpet and is home to the original Porsche 4 CD changer.
Twin-turbocharged and intercooled 3.6-litre flat-six
The Techart performance upgrades is believed to bring this 911’s output to 530bhp
This is distributed to all four wheels via the five-speed Tiptronic semi-automatic transmission
Given the car’s mileage and diligent maintenance, it is thought to drive faultlessly
The original 414bhp of the 996 Turbo was seemingly not deemed sufficient for the first owner who, during his ownership, specified a Techart performance upgrade. This is thought to increase the power output to around 530bhp which is thought to deliver a sub-4-second 0-60 mph time and a top speed in excess of 190mph.
The permanent four-wheel drive system of the 996 Turbo helps to get all that power down in the vast range of driving conditions. This car is fitted with the optional five-speed Tiptronic semi-automatic transmission. This can be left to its own devices if required or the driver can manually select gears via the wheel-mounted buttons.
In traditional terms the mileage of this car would suggest that it may be ready for its first service. In reality the car has been diligently maintained based on time elapsed rather than miles covered which is exactly as it should be. It is no surprise, then, that the car is reported to be in a first-class mechanical condition.
Both engine bay and underside presentation help to underscore this status and seem commensurate with the car’s age and mileage.
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