Footnotes

An important landmark in the Porsche 911's continuing development arrived for 1994 with introduction of the Type 993, destined to be the last to use the air-cooled engine that had been a distinguishing feature of the 911 since its introduction 30 years previously. The Type 993 is regarded by many as the most beautiful 911 of all. Over the years the 911 had received numerous aerodynamic and safety-inspired add-ons, diluting the purity of the original form; the Type 993's arrival marked a return to basic principles, being recognisably a 911 but one in which all functions had been harmoniously integrated in a truly outstanding example of modern automotive styling.

Along with the sleeker bodywork came new multi-link rear suspension that improved both ride quality and roadholding, reducing the 911's characteristic lift-off oversteer. The 3.6-litre engine not only produced more power than before but made it available over a wider rev range thanks to 'Variocam' variable valve timing and variable-length air intakes. Introduced in 1995, the Type 993 Turbo was the first Porsche production model to feature a twin-turbo-charged engine and the first 911 Turbo to incorporate permanent four-wheel drive. With 300kW (402bhp) on tap, the Type 993 Turbo offered a level of performance approaching that of the Porsche 959 supercar, racing to 100km/h in around 4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 290km/h.

In 1997, Porsche introduced a limited edition Turbo S version of the Type 993, which came with an additional 18kW (24bhp) for a total of 331kW (443.87bhp) courtesy of a remapped ECU. Only 183 Type 993 Turbo S models were made making it one of the rarer and more collectible of modern Porsches.

This manual transmission Porsche 911 Turbo S was delivered new in Germany. The car comes with a history file containing a copy of the original service booklet stamped initially by the Porsche factory and subsequently by various main dealers into the early 2000s. The file also contains copies of sundry invoices, factory build sheets, guarantee certificates, radio code and the 2006 purchase invoice relating to its acquisition by the current vendor from HCC International, Köln. The car also comes with an original German Zulassungsbescheinigung Tiel (part) I and II registration document.

Please note the Porsche has been on static display since acquisition and will require

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