One to Buy: 1 of 1 PTS Light Green Met. 2002 Porsche 911 3.6 Turbo (996)
The 996 famously broke with existing 911 convention on account of its water-cooled engine and bigger bodyshell. Prior to this, the 911 had always utilised an air-cooled motor and a bodyshell that size-wise had changed little since 1964.
Following its debut in normally aspirated Carrera trim at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1997, Porsche added an RS-style GT3 to the range in early ‘99 followed by a Turbo six months later. Like the outgoing 993-based Turbo, this latest iteration of the forced induction 911 came with full-time four-wheel drive and twin blowers.
Turbo production began in early 2000 and, by the time it was discontinued in 2005, a little over 20,500 had been completed in Coupe and Cabriolet trim.
Unfortunately, owing to ultra conservative tastes at the time, most 996 Turbos emerged in a sea of silver, grey, black and dark blue. However, currently on the market at the Sasso Automotive showroom in East Riding of Yorkshire is a one-of-one Turbo Coupe in a much more interesting configuration.
Ordered in sensational Paint-to-Sample Light Green Metallic, the massive specification also included full black leather, Sports seats, a comprehensive Dark Burr Wood package, an in-car telephone, sunroof and Tiptronic S transmission.
Having been retained by its one and only owner since delivery in March 2002, this exceptional 16,000 mile 996 Turbo Coupe is presented in superb condition throughout.
Reprinted below is Sasso Automotive’s description:
Year: 2002
Mileage: 16000
Exterior: Paint to sample Light Green Metallic
Interior: Black
Transmission: Auto
Body Style: Coupe
The Porsche 996 Turbo is highly regarded among enthusiasts for its performance and reliability. The Mezger engine, derived from Porsche’s racing programs, is particularly noted for its robustness. Praised by Evo magazine for “offering genuine supercar performance in a compact and practical package”, the 996-era 911 Turbo is a thoroughly sophisticated all-season performance hero.
Overall, the 2002 Porsche 996 Turbo Coupe is celebrated for its blend of performance, advanced engineering, and classic Porsche styling, making it a notable model in the 911 series.
This Car
Here at Sasso we are pleased to offer this 996 Turbo presented in the extremely rare paint to sample Light Green Metallic with bespoke factory specification through the Porsche Exclusive programme with contrasting black Leather sports Interior and full dark Burr Wood Package.
This 996-era Porsche 911 Turbo is a timelessly specified and very well-kept example of the highly capable all-season supercar with just one owner from new & offered with relatively low mileage from new, and supported by a strong Porsche main dealer and marque specialist history File.
This original UK-market code ‘C16’ example was first registered in March 2002 and rides on a set of 18-inch ‘Turbo Twist’ alloy wheels, framing red Porsche-branded calipers, and shod in Michelin Pilot Sport N3 tyres.
Additional Extras
Paint to sample Light Green Metallic (One of One)
Full Black leather sports seats
Full Black Leather sports seats
Dark Burr Wood Package
Leather Roof lining
Rear Centre Console
Dark Burr Steering wheel
Crest Embossed Headrest
Stainless Steel Exhaust Pipes
Aluminium Dials
Dark Burr Aluminium Tip Lever handbrake
Tiptronic S
Top Tinted Windscreen
Rear Parking assistance
Sunroof
PCM System
Handset for PCM
CD Preparation
The car comes with the tool roll, a space-saver spare wheel, two keys, all the owner’s manuals with a black leather wallet, the stamped service booklet, and a large collection of maintenance invoices and MOT certificates.
