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Username: fgs
Messaggio numero: 313
Registrato: 10-2013
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1991 Porsche 965/964 Turbo Coupe
Andial 3.8L Pike’s Peak Winning Motor
Fresh Engine Rebuild/Over 550 HP
The exterior looks fantastic. The owner has painted well over 130 cars in his career and this is one of his best finishes yet. He used Porsche’s late 60’s color, Pastel Blue, as an inspiration. Countless hours went into the metal work involved to properly shave the rain gutters as Ruf did as well as remove the sunroof for a maximum headroom interior. The paint looks near flawless with minimal signs of light use. The leading edges of the rear flares down low show some mild rash as well as under the front spoiler lip (see pics). The windshield has a chip that has been professionally filled (see pic). This example has been used mostly for weekend tours and shows. It’s never been abused or raced. The custom Forgeline center-lock wheels look near new with a unique two-tone finish. They are wrapped in near new Michelin Pilot Sport tires (275/35-18 front and 335/30-18 rear). The front brake pads and rotors are also near new and the rears have over 70% life remaining. The panel fitment is exceptional with consistent gaps. The steel panels are all original and unaltered. Over a dozen duck-tail deck lids were made trying to get the exact right look that would not only fit over the factory competition S2 intercooler but have a slightly more aggressive rake. All the exterior lights work including the custom designed HID headlamps.
The interior is equally thoughtful and minimalistic. This Turbo was built to be comfortable, but also lightweight and focused. There is no heat, A/C, or radio. The only creature comfort is heated seats so open window driving can be enjoyed in cooler months. The vintage Recaro seats have excellent support and easy to sit in for hours on end, while still hold you snug on mountain roads. The owner/builder is very tall, so the seats are mounted quite low. They can be installed to accommodate a higher seating position for the next owner. The passenger side seat back release knob has broken off (see pic). There are no signs of wear on these custom built houndstooth seats. The suede headliner looks like new as do the custom lightweight door panels. The lightweight carpet kit has some wear in the driver footwell area. The dash is perfect with no cracks or warping. All the gauges operate properly as well. The digital computer gauge has been disconnected.
It is an absolute treat to drive this bespoke built 911. Everything is so well done and has that factory feel to it. It’s a bit cold blooded and may need a couple cranks to start. However, once it starts, with a blip of the throttle, it holds an even idle. The power is incredibly smooth and quick. All the lightweight parts of the engine internals are certainly felt through the acceleration. The revs wind up quickly and the turbo spools easily, minimizing traditional lag. With a gentle squeeze of the throttle, there is way more than enough power. However, as you press a bit further, the car accelerates with a smooth sense of urgency that I’ve never quite experienced before. It’s not violent like some on/off switch turbo builds. It’s just a silky rampage of power. It’s really quite hard to put into exact words. It has the kind of power that you dare not press the accelerator all the way down or wind it past 5,000 rpm due to fear. The handling is very precise and well suited for the power. It is a performance setup that is more than capable through tight and twisty corners, yet compliant enough to not rattle your teeth out. It’s very comfortable on long drives. The brakes are exactly what you expect from this generation turbo. They have incredible bite and can easily bring the power in check while also benefiting from an ABS system in case more severe braking power is required. This special Turbo is a head turner at any local Cars & •••••••••••• while also being a well-suited companion for longer vintage touring events.
http://www.ebay.it/itm/1991-Porsche-911-964-Andial-Porsche-Motorsport-Pikes-Peak-3-8-Turbo/332389297970
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEYZ5Atq9zM
(Messaggio modificato da fgs il 10 ottobre 2017)
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