2001 Porsche 911 TURBO

Make

Porsche

Model

911 TURBO

Year

2001

Listed price

$84,996

Location

Plano, Texas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

82,786 miles

The Porsche 996 generation, initially controversial for its departure from air-cooled engines and integrated headlights, truly came into its own with the introduction of the Turbo model. Launched in 2000, the 996 Turbo wasn't just a faster 911; it was a technological tour de force, borrowing heavily from the Le Mans-winning GT1 race car. Its Mezger engine, a water-cooled, twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six, was a direct descendant of Porsche's motorsport endeavors, producing a robust 415 horsepower. This powerhouse, combined with standard all-wheel drive, ceramic composite brakes (PCCB) as an option, and a sleek, wider body, cemented the 996 Turbo's status as a genuine supercar killer and a high-water mark for accessible performance in its era. This 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo embodies the quintessential enthusiast's choice: a six-speed manual transmission paired with the legendary Mezger engine. Showing 82,786 miles, this example has been driven and enjoyed as intended, a testament to the 996 Turbo's remarkable durability and everyday usability. The manual gearbox offers an unfiltered connection to the twin-turbocharged flat-six, delivering an engaging driving experience that modern cars often struggle to replicate. This is a superb opportunity to acquire a driver-focused example of a modern classic, celebrated for its engineering pedigree and exhilarating performance.