Porsche 911 996 Turbo Cabrio Manual Transmission Hardtop (2003)

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The Porsche 911 Turbo (996) is the fourth generation of the exclusive sports car from Zuffenhausen. It came on the market in 2000 as the successor to the Porsche 911 Turbo (993) and was offered with a 3.6 liter engine. The vehicle brought an incredible 420 hp (450 hp in the S version) on the road and was available as a coupé and convertible. The last model of this enthusiast series rolled off the production line in 2005 and was characterized by optimized road holding and all-wheel drive as standard.

In this auction a Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Cabriolet from 2003 is offered. The thoroughbred racehorse from Stuttgart was registered for the first time in December of the same year and has so far made five proud owners happy. Most recently, this piece of jewelry was in the care of a doctor for ten years, who was particularly concerned about the state of health of his highly motorized friend. Some visual upgrades have been made to the accident-free car, but the physician cannot provide any information about the matching status of the vehicle. A checkbook is available and, despite some gaps, proves the history and mileage of the vehicle, for immediate use of the sports car, which has to do without H license plate until further notice, two keys are available. The Porsche 911 Turbo is ready to drive and approved, the next general inspection at the TÜV should take place in October 2022 at the latest.

The dynamics of the cabriolet are further enhanced by the black paintwork. Minor defects in the body have been repaired with smart paint, so that the vehicle is in a very good optical condition. Rust, dents or scratches could not be detected during the assessment. The fully automatic fabric folding roof is also fully functional, but has had to accept some injuries over the years, especially in the rear area.

Original Porsche Turbo alloy wheels are mounted on the vehicle, on which Sport Contact 2 wheels from Continental in size 295/30 ZR18 are mounted. The rims are in good condition despite minor scratches, as well as the brakes are fully functional according to the seller. No modifications have been made to the chassis, in general the vehicle is largely in its original condition.

The original Porsche sports seats of the vehicle are upholstered in black leather, in the footwell original Porsche floor mats can be found. The fittings inside are kept in noble black, on the side doors some areas were lined with fabric by the manufacturer. The equipment includes power steering, central locking, electric windows and ABS, for a pleasant driving experience also seat heating, air conditioning and radio have been installed in the vehicle. Overall, care was taken to keep the vehicle in its original condition, except for minor signs of wear, no defects could be detected.

The offered Porsche 911 Turbo (996) has so far covered 118,000 kilometers, which can be read on the speedometer and can be proven by the documentation of the vehicle. All instruments are fully functional, so the vehicle is immediately ready for use.

The turbo engine has a displacement of 3.6 liters and an output of 420 hp, so that the lively sports car accelerates to 100km/h in just over 4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 305km/h. A 6-speed manual transmission is installed in the vehicle, which still works perfectly. There are also no elementary defects on the underbody of the vehicle, but this area should be inspected promptly by a specialist workshop due to some rust deposits. This could be done, for example, as part of the next regular service check, otherwise repairs to the vehicle are not necessary, according to the seller.

In this auction you can buy a vehicle that impresses with its optical beauty and good general condition. Many original parts make this Porsche 911 Turbo a real collector's item, which is particularly enjoyable on beautiful days. It is pure pleasure to explore the area with this small speedster and to listen to the typical engine noises in a pleasant wind.

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