The 991 Porsche Turbo is a practical and reliable daily driver with supercar performance. It’s certainly a car that many enthusiasts are longing for. These cars were exceptionally well-equipped out of the factory and all came with with Porsche’s PDK transmission, carbon ceramic brakes, and Sport Chrono package. It’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre flat-six was tuned to deliver 552bhp and 516lb-ft of torque.
In a straight line it is an absolute beast. Put the car in Sport Plus mode, one foot on the brake, one pinning the throttle to the floor. Sidestep the brake and you hit 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. Keep the pedal pinned and 100 mph comes up in just 6.8 seconds and the quarter mile in just 10.9 seconds. Around a track, it is even more impressive. The 991 Turbo S lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:27, which is 3 seconds faster than the 991 GT3. Thank the extra power and better speed cornering thanks to the standard PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management), ceramic brakes, torque vectoring and all-wheel steering.
This 991 Turbo S example offered on Collecting Cars is finished in metallic black over a black leather interior. It rides on a set of black 20-inch centre-lock alloy wheels with yellow callipers, carbon-ceramic brakes, and Hankook tyres. The list of factory standard options include front and rear parking sensors, an Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel and gear selector, cruise control, heated and electrically adjustable front seats with two-position memory, Sport Chrono, a Burmester sound system, dual-zone climate control, and PCM with satellite navigation.
The 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S was a huge success courtesy of its superb handling, blistering speed, and classic design. With 66,721 km (41458 miles) on its odometer, this well appointed example is sure to give its new owner a thrilling driving experience out on open roads!
Note: All photos are courtesy of Collecting Cars
