2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo

Make

Porsche

Model

911 Carrera Turbo

Year

2001

Listed price

$64,382

Location

Franklin, TN

Transmission

Not provided

Mileage

57,522 miles

The 996-generation Porsche 911 Turbo, introduced in 2000, marked a significant evolution for Porsche's flagship performance model. Following the groundbreaking 993 Turbo, the 996 brought water-cooling to the 911 Turbo for the first time, a change that initially stirred purists but ultimately delivered immense performance benefits. Beneath its distinctive wide-body stance and signature fixed rear wing, the 996 Turbo housed a derivative of the legendary "Mezger" engine – a 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six, directly linked to Porsche's GT1 racing program. This powerhouse was renowned for its bulletproof reliability and immense tuning potential, producing 415 horsepower in stock form and capable of a 0-60 mph sprint in just over four seconds, making it a true supercar slayer of its era. It also introduced standard all-wheel drive, enhancing its all-weather usability and traction. This 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo exemplifies the appeal of the Mezger-engined 996 Turbo. Showing 57,522 miles on the odometer, this example has been driven and enjoyed as intended, a testament to the robust engineering that makes these cars so enduring. The iconic lines of the 996 Turbo, with its distinct front air intakes and integrated rear spoiler, remain as purposeful and captivating today as they were two decades ago. This is an opportunity to acquire a well-preserved example of a modern classic, celebrated for its performance, engineering, and the legendary Mezger engine.