Description
A rare and highly desirable example of the Porsche 997 Turbo – this late 2008 “Gen 1. 5” model benefits from the legendary Mezger 3. 6L twin-turbo engine, while featuring key interior and technology updates, including PCM 3 infotainment and Sport Chrono Plus.
Finished in Basalt Black Metallic with 19” Porsche Agate Grey Turbo wheels, this car is mechanically excellent, HPi clear, and comes with a full Porsche/ specialist service history. A true modern classic, combining old-school reliability with modern refinement.
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Key Specification
• Engine: 3. 6L Twin-Turbo Flat-6 Mezger (480 bhp)
• Transmission: 5-speed Tiptronic S (auto with paddle shift)
• Drivetrain: AWD
• Infotainment: PCM 3 (rare in Gen 1 cars – faster, updated UI)
• Mileage: 84, 000 miles
• Registered: 21/ 11/ 2008
• Colour: Basalt Black Metallic
• Interior: Black Leather Electric Memory Seats
• Tyres: Pirelli P-Zero
• Other Features:
• Sport Chrono Plus
• Sports Steering Wheel
• Cruise Control
• Electric Tilt/ Slide Sunroof
• Stainless Steel Door Entry Guards with “Turbo” logo
• Turbo-branded floor mats
• Two keys included
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Recent Major Maintenance
This example benefits from a massive recent service, with key components refreshed:
• New coolant system
• New brakes and suspension
• Fresh MOT (valid until 08/ 2026)
• Next service not due until 10/ 2026
• Garaged and kept on trickle charger
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Condition
• Mechanically excellent; all major service items addressed
• Clean bodywork with expected light age-related marks
• HPi clear with full documentation
• Private plate excluded
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Price
£52, 000 Ono – priced to reflect rarity, condition, and recent investment.
No PX. Viewings by appointment onlyThe 997 Turbo is already a modern classic — but this late 2008 example is something special. It combines the raw, analog character of the legendary Mezger engine with the more modern creature comforts found in later cars, including the updated PCM 3 infotainment system and Sport Chrono Plus package.
This car stands out because it’s a rare Gen 1. 5, bridging the gap between the early 997. 1 and the newer 997. 2. That means you get the best of both worlds: the revered reliability and motorsport pedigree of the Mezger powerplant, plus the usability upgrades Porsche introduced just before moving to the next generation.
The engine is the star of the show — a twin-turbo 3. 6L flat-six derived from the 911 GT1 race car. It’s known for its robustness, tunability, and raw power delivery — producing around 480 bhp and capable of 0–60 mph in under 4 seconds. Combined with all-wheel-drive and the Tiptronic S gearbox, it’s effortlessly fast in all conditions.
What really makes this car unique, though, is its condition and level of care. With all major mechanical items recently addressed — including coolant system, brakes, suspension — it’s ready to drive, enjoy, and appreciate in value.
Whether you’re a collector, enthusiast, or someone seeking a daily-drivable supercar with genuine motorsport DNA, this car delivers. It’s the kind of Porsche you buy because it’s the one to keep.
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Gen 1. 5 Porsche 997 Turbo S — Key Highlights
Extremely Rare
• Produced for only around 9 months, with fewer than 200 Gen 1. 5 cars believed to have been delivered to the UK market.
• Combines the best of both generations: the iconic 3. 6L Mezger engine from the 997. 1 and the updated PCM 3. 0 infotainment and electronics from the 997. 2.
Engine and Performance
• 3. 6L twin-turbocharged Mezger flat-six engine, producing approximately 473 bhp at 6, 000 rpm.
• Motorsport-derived internals, directly related to the Le Mans GT1 engine and 996 GT3.
• Strong tuning potential — capable of safely achieving well over 800 bhp with the right modifications.
• Known for explosive low to mid-range torque thanks to Variable Vane Turbo Geometry, offering instant response and relentless power delivery.
Drivetrain and Chassis
• Rear-biased all-wheel drive system, distributing 5–40% of torque to the front when needed.
• Strengthened 911 Turbo suspension and 350mm cross-drilled vented steel disc brakes provide excellent handling and stopping power.
Sport Chrono Plus Package (Turbo S)
• Adds sharper throttle response and approximately 0. 2 bar of overboost (around 60 Nm of extra torque).
• Includes dashboard-mounted stopwatch and white-faced sport dials.
• Features switchable active sports suspension (PASM) with dashboard control.
• Rear spoiler automatically deploys above 70 mph and can be manually activated.
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Recent Major Maintenance and Upgrades
Comprehensive service recently completed, including:
• Turbo coolant pipes, cross pipes, central radiator
• Drive belt replacement
• New suspension struts, top mounts, bump stops, tuning forks, front control arms, tie rods
• All new bushes and sway bar components
• Front differential seals and CV boots (inner and outer)
• New brake discs and pads (including large 6-pot Brembo front calipers)
• Handbrake pads and stainless steel braided brake lines
• Full laser alignment and wheel balancing
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This combination of rarity, Mezger performance, and recent maintenance investment makes this Gen 1. 5 Turbo S a highly desirable and dependable example.
