2003 Porsche 911 TURBO

Make

Porsche

Model

911 TURBO

Year

2003

Listed price

$125,000

Location

Tarzana, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

57,500 miles

The 996-generation Porsche 911 Turbo, introduced in 2000, marked a significant departure for the iconic model line. It was the first water-cooled 911 Turbo, sharing its potent 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine with the GT1 race car that had dominated Le Mans. This "Mezger" engine, named after legendary engineer Hans Mezger, was renowned for its robustness and tuning potential, making the 996 Turbo a formidable performance machine right out of the box. Its all-wheel-drive system and muscular, yet understated, widebody aesthetic cemented its status as a high-performance grand tourer capable of supercar-baiting speeds. This 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo transcends its already impressive factory specification, having been transformed into a Gemballa 650R. With 57,500 miles on the odometer, this particular example benefits from Gemballa's comprehensive 650-horsepower package, a testament to the Mezger engine's incredible tunability. The aggressive performance is matched by the manual transmission, offering an unadulterated driving experience that connects the driver directly to its force-fed flat-six. For the enthusiast seeking a truly unique and blisteringly fast 996 Turbo, this Gemballa 650R offers an exhilarating proposition.