Year: 1995
Make: Porsche
Model: 911
Price: $135000
Mileage: 43500
Color: Arctic Silver
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): CA
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive

This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe is finished in Arctic Silver Metallic and was ordered new with both sunroof and rear seat delete options. It was originally sold to Lou Foubare of Ruf Performance Haus in Florida, at which point it underwent a full BTR conversion. Work included fitting a single K27 turbocharger to the 3.6L flat-six, as well as installing RUF pistons, camshafts, and injectors. The 6-speed manual transaxle was also strengthened, and the suspension, brakes, interior, and body were modified as outlined below. RUF claimed an output of 420 horsepower and 420 torque sent to the rear wheels.



This specific car was featured in the May 1997 issue of Car and Driver, a copy of which is included. Additionally, the car was featured in Matt Farah's One-Take series in November 2015 shortly after I purchased the car in 2015. I have added approximately 8,400 miles and have completed an extensive mechanical and cosmetic refresh last year.



BTR OVERVIEW
Outside, the BTR2 conversion included altered front and rear bumpers, a fixed rear biplane wing, and a front-mounted oil cooler. The RUF suspension system includes Bilstein PSS9 coilovers with custom springs/valving, RUF front/rear anti-sway bars, and a RUF billet aluminum front shock tower bar. The 18″ RUF wheels were produced by Speedline and measure 8.5″ in width up front and 10″ out back. 4-piston calipers are equipped all around, paired with 320mm front and 300mm rear cross-drilled rotors. During the BTR2 conversion, the 3.6L flat-six was fitted with a K27 turbocharger that makes 11.6 psi of boost. The compression ratio was also reduced from 11.3:1 to 8.4:1, and RUF pistons, camshafts, injectors, and engine wiring harness were installed along with a re-mapped Bosch Motronic ECU and a RUF lightweight free-flow exhaust system. Claimed output was 420 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

ADDITONAL MODIFICATIONS
In December 2007 under previous ownership, 996 GT3 hard-back sport seats were installed, along with a carbon fiber dashboard with radio delete, RS door panels, and an Autopower roll bar. A Sachs racing clutch/lightweight flywheel were also fitted, along with factory Xenon headlamps.



Since purchasing the car, I have spent roughly $40k with Rstrada (current RUF representative in USA) to bring the car up to my standards both mechanical and cosmetic. Detailed receipts are included in the sale and available to interested parties. A top-end rebuild was completed along with maintenance on the transmission, interior, exterior, engine bay, underbody, wheels, and suspension detailed below.

Interior:
All carpeting and sound deadening removed
Interior prepped and painted black
Center console and brackets removed
Hazard / 12V switch relocation to dashboard
Rennline floorboards
Rennline track mats
Rennline 4-piece metal pedal cover set with rubber grips
Replaced ignition surround
RUF instrument gauge set
Carrera RS red seat belts installed
Carrera RS steering wheel with custom-etched carbon fiber RUF horn button

Engine / Transmission:
-Replaced engine gaskets (chain cover, valve cover, camshaft flange, crankshaft seals, intake manifold, exhaust, O-rings)
-Carrera RS engine mounts
-Rennline 993 upper and lower billet aluminum valve covers
-Ceramic-coated tailpipes, turbo plumbing, engine cooling fan, heater tubing and associated brackets
-Ceramic coated intercooler housing in black
-Replaced throttle cable and throttle position sensor
-FD Motorsports Golden Rod RS-style shift rod and Rennline billet short shifter assembly

Exterior / Body:
-Replaced hood and deck lid shocks
-Replaced headlight washers
-Deep clean entire underbody, front trunk, and engine bay
-Engine bay sound deadening removed
-Replaced RUF badges front and rear
-Replaced clear fog lights (glass)
-Replaced rear bumper heat shield
-Replaced one front wheel and one rear wheel due to pothole bends
-Replaced RUF center caps
-Installed new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires

Suspension:
-Elephant Racing Front Lower Control Arm Monoball Kit
-Elephant Racing rear Adjustable Drop Links
-Elephant Racing Front Adjustable Drop Links
-Stromski Racing 993 Front Camber Plates
-Elephant Racing Rear Control Arm Monoball Kit
-Porsche rear lower control arms
-Porsche rear toe links
-Porsche Rear Upper Back and Front Control arms
-Porsche Front Ball Joints
-Hunter alignment

PROBLEM AREAS
There is a 2" scratch on the rear wing, and small areas of paint discoloration on the passenger side door. Some yellowing of the clear bra is visible on both rear quarter panels. Detailed images of these imperfections, along with paint meter readings are available to interested parties.

 

It didn't sell on BaT?

 

No, it did not.

 

Was it close? Any interest from the bidders? Looked like it was doing well!

 

Not exactly close! Seemed to be lots of buzz on the auction but relatively few bidders.

 

Bump!

 

 

Price drop again!

 

Bumpity for you OP nice car! why selling her got something else in mind? I can't imagine any other offerings out there as visceral as this and still drive everyday.