Modern Classics Magazine on Instagram: "Some more distraction. This Porsche 911 (964) Turbo is rather special – it's an X88 3.6. If you're not a 911 obsessive, the X88 is the important bit, as @bonhams1793 / @bonhamsmotoring , who are auctioning this car in May, explain. 'One of the factory options was the 'X88' package of performance enhancements that included the 380bhp M64/50S Turbo 'S' engine, 18" Speedline spit-rim wheels, and a four-pipe exhaust system. The 'X88' kit was available as a factory option through the 'Porsche Exclusive' programme or as a retrofit kit from Porsche dealers. Correspondence on file from Porsche Centre Stavanger states that 155 'X88' engines were produced, but only 52 cars were supplied with this engine as factory specification like that offered here. A Porsche email printout confirms that this car's engine (number '61P00691') received the 'X88' kit on the production line.' So a rare thing, then. And that means a rather plump estimate, too – if you fanc...
162 likes, 3 comments - modernclassicsmagazine on April 24, 2018: "Some more distraction. This Porsche 911 (964) Turbo is rather special – it's an X88 3.6. If you're not a 911 obsessive, the X88 is the important bit, as @bonhams1793 / @bonhamsmotoring , who are auctioning this car in May, explain. 'One of the factory options was the 'X88' package of performance enhancements that included the 380bhp M64/50S Turbo 'S' engine, 18" Speedline spit-rim wheels, and a four-pipe exhaust system. The 'X88' kit was available as a factory option through the 'Porsche Exclusive' programme or as a retrofit kit from Porsche dealers. Correspondence on file from Porsche Centre Stavanger states that 155 'X88' engines were produced, but only 52 cars were supplied with this engine as factory specification like that offered here. A Porsche email printout confirms that this car's engine (number '61P00691') received the 'X88' kit on the production line.' So a rare thing, then. And that means a rather plump estimate, too – if you fancy putting this on your drive you're looking at £220k to £250k. Are you a fan? Let us know below... #porsche #porsche911 #porsche911turbo #porsche911964 #porsche964 #porsche964turbo #964 #964turbo #911turbo #aircooled #aircooledporsche #auction #carauction".
