1996 Porsche 911 993 Turbo Coupe Ruf Wheels & Bumpers SoCal Porsche KW Suspension

The Porsche 993 design has been described as one of the most beautiful iterations of the timeless 911 body.  The all-new 3.6L air-cooled twin turbo engine produced 408hp and 398lb-ft torque. Zero to 60mph times were in the sub 4-second range, which was remarkable for a car from that era.  Also, it is the last of the air-cooled generation that was the recipient of Porsche’s most developed race engine technology of that era.  There were only 1,900 examples imported to the U.S. in 1996 and 1997 making these one of the lower production Turbos ever offered by Porsche.

This 993 Turbo was built on July 31^st, 1995, and sold new by Newport Auto Center Porsche of Newport Beach, California on September 10^th, 1995.  The Turbo model was well-equipped from the factory with the following standard items, which were options on lower models:

• Litronic headlights
• Porsche AM/FM CR210 Radio
• 18” Technology Lightweight Wheels (Hollow Spoke) – Unavailable with this car
• Limited Slip Differential with ABD
• Larger/Stronger Battery
• Headlight Cleaning System
• Rear Wiper
• 8-Way Power Left and Right Seats
• Sound System
• Alarm with Immobilizer
• Front and Rear Fog Lights
• On-Board Computer
• Velour/Plush Trunk Carpet

The following factory options were ordered in addition:

• US/CA Emissions
• Cruise Control
• Lumbar Support Seats (left and right)
• Supple Leather Seats
• Porsche Floor Mats – Black
• Power Sunroof
• Self-Dimming Mirrors & Rain Sensor Wipers
• Cellular Phone – Black Console
• 8CD Storage on Console
• CD changer by Becker

The MSRP was $113,539, approximately $234,062 in today’s money.

The first owner was Dr. Bernard Reimer of Mission Viejo, California.  He kept this Turbo for 13 years and 70k miles.  He used it as his daily driver.  He serviced it regularly at a local independent specialist.  He sold the car in June 2008 with 69,682 miles to Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas.  They had the Newport Beach Porsche dealer perform a service and inspection.  Gaudin sold it to the 2^nd registered owner, a local enthusiast, on August 5^th, 2008, with 70,115 miles.  This owner kept the car for just over 2 years and added another 5k miles.  During his care, he serviced it a half dozen times at Guadin Porsche.  He traded it into them in November of 2009.  They serviced it and sold it on January 15^th, 2010, with 75,500 miles to an enthusiast from West Covina, California.  This owner only kept the car for a year/2k miles before selling it to his friend and neighbor on July 8^th, 2011, with 78,800 miles.

This next owner was an avid enthusiast.  He kept, maintained, and improved this Turbo for the next decade, but only added another 3,500 miles.  Due to family and work commitments, he found himself with less time to enjoy this Turbo.  Despite that, he still serviced it regularly at his local Porsche dealer or a top local independent specialist.  Besides routine services, this owner had Stuttgart Performance perform an engine out full reseal as well as upgrade the turbos.  Highlights of services during this owner’s care include:

• Pre-purchase inspection, oil leak repairs, A/C system repairs (7/11 @ 78,899 miles)
  • Compression (140lbs avg.) & leakdown tests (under 3% off) – excellent results
  • Repair right side muffler
  • Replace timing chain covers
  • Repair left cam housing leak
  • Valve cover gaskets
  • Oil return tube seals
  • Oil service
  • A/C service
  • Waste gate hose
  • New engine sound pad
  • Chain tensioners
  • Timing chain guide rails
  • Camshaft seals/o-rings
  • Engine mounts
• Rebuilt KW shocks (previous owner installed KW suspension system)
• RS front strut bar
• Ride height adjusted to European/ROW ride height for correct stance
• Upgraded stereo speakers (Focal) and tint windows (7/11)
• Oil service and inspection at McKenna (7/12 @ 79,786 miles)
• Overhaul both Turbos and oil service (9/12 @ 79,869 miles)
• Refinish/paint Ruf bumpers, rear spoiler, brake calipers & PPF on front (11/12 @ 79,870 miles)
• Install 996 Turbo check valves and replace sunroof air-deflector (1/13 @ 17,875 miles)
• ECU Update by Protomotive and new fuel pressure regulator (3/13 @ 80,579 miles)
• Replace hoses from oil cooler to turbos and install alloy diverter valves (8/13 @ 80,772 miles)
• Oil service and inspection (6/14 @ 81,123 miles)
• New Porsche control arm links (7/15)
• Oil service, 4 wheel alignment, and inspection (5/17 @ 81,652 miles)
• Oil service, front brake pads/rotors, service A/C, inspection (1/19 @ 81,956 miles)
• Major service and other repairs (6/20 @ 82,016 miles)
  • Spark plugs
  • Oil service
  • Oil bridge to case seal
  • Timing chain gaskets
  • Chain case stud seals
  • Chain tensioner gaskets
  • Camshaft seals
  • Repair leak at power steering pump
  • Modify oil feed line
  • Replace fuel pressure regulator
  • Valve cover gaskets
• Replace Turbos with updated 996/K16 Turbos and turbo return line (9/20 @ 82,050 miles)
• Replace alternator fan hub and half pulley (1/21 @ 82,130 miles)
• Upgrade to 996 airbag steering wheel

The previous owner installed a Fabspeed exhaust (cat back only – factory cats still in place), which sounds great and passes CA smog.

We helped this owner sell this Turbo in March of 2021 to a local collector and friend of ours.  This current owner has a large collection as well as a dealer’s license, so the vehicle wasn’t registered, and the title is still in the prior owner’s name.  He has a full-time on-site Porsche mechanic to look after his cars.  During his care, he’s only added 200 miles, and the following services/upgrades were done:

• New factory Ruf 18” wheels (original turbo twists have been gone for over a decade)
• New Michelin 4S tires
• Replace sunroof felts
• Repair headliner from sagging
• Condition leather seats
• Full paint correction and ceramic coating (7/24 @ 82,369 miles)

The exterior of this 993 Turbo looks great and is one of the more interesting available colors of that period.  Most of the time, it looks like a metallic charcoal/slate grey and in certain lights has a strong root beer metallic undertone.  It’s clear that this Turbo was well loved, serviced regularly, and always garaged throughout its life.  The paint appears to have hardly any flaws.  The front nose (front bumper, half of the hood, leading part of front fenders) has paint protection film that was applied some time ago.  It’s helped protect from rock chips.  The Carfax® shows two separate “minor damage” reports from 2006 and 2008.  This was from when the Ruf bumpers were originally painted and installed.  It didn’t show up on Carfax® until about 5 years ago.  It appears that most of the paint is original and checked with a paint meter.  The front nose might’ve been painted to remove rock chips when the bumpers were being painted and installed, but we aren’t 100% sure as the meter readings are thin and have no rough edges.  The rest of the paint is thin and there are a couple of spots on the roof where the clearcoat has thinned out.  It’s not noticeable unless under bright light and close inspection.  The body gaps are excellent and there are no signs of any prior damage or corrosion.  All the exterior lights, except the fog lights (bad switch), work and the lenses are in good shape.  The side and rear glass is original and in good shape.  A light tint has been applied to help further protect the interior.  The proper factory stampings on the glass are visible.  The windshield has been replaced at some point.  There are no visible chips or cracks.  The factory Ruf wheels are new and have no major flaws.  They were installed with new Michelin 4S tires in 2022.  The tires are date stamped middle/end of 2021.  The front brakes have over 75% life remaining with no lips on the rotors.  The rear brakes have about half-life left with a slight lip on the rotors.

The interior looks equally as nice and shows minimal wear.  The front leather seats have no tears and some light typical exit bolster wrinkling.  The front seats might’ve been replaced with non-supple leather seats sometime in the past.  The power functions of both seats work properly.  The rear seats look fresh and unused.  The headliner has no tears or stains and both headliner lights work.  The leather door panels have no pocket warping.  The driver door threshold rubber seal has some typical splits from shoes.  The carpet and Porsche floor mats have no stains or excessive wear marks.  The full leather dash has no cracks or warping.  All the gauges work, including the clock.  The power mirrors, windows, and sunroof all work.  The cruise control does not work.  The original Becker radio works, but sometimes turns off on its own and has difficulty tuning in some stations.  The A/C system blows cold.

This 993 starts easily on the first try and holds an even idle.  The power delivery is intense for this era and it pulls hard throughout the rev range with minimal turbo lag.  The experience is visceral.  The transmission shifts smoothly up and down through all the gears with no grinding and the clutch engages properly with no slipping.  The brakes have an excellent bite with no fading or pulling.  The car tracks straight and the handling is delightful with great body control over uneven surfaces yet confidence inspiring on the turns.  The car is a bit low and sometimes the right rear tire will rub on a dip or bump in the road.  I’d recommend raising the ride height a 1/2″ to 1″ for better clearance.

This 993 Turbo has been registered in California for most of its life and it passes California’s smog test.

This Porsche comes with 1 key with new style key fob immobilizer, 1 switchblade style key fob/immobilizers, 1 extra regular key, original small valet key, original key card (for replacing keys), the original owner’s manuals with vinyl case, original maintenance booklet with factory stampings/original owner information, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity with folder, tool kit, space saver spare tire, jack, and some service history.

**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud.  All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.